Dr. Khalid Alballaa and Linda Hoppes, of the Students for Affordable Education slate, were unable to attend the Associated Students of Portland State University executive debate. The Vanguard asked them…
ASPSU Elections Guide 2015
The polls for the Associated Students of Portland State University election opened on April 13. Polls close April 23. Elections are scheduled to be announced at 2 p.m. on April…
The right to sleep
Behind a row of unobtrusive, painted doors in downtown Portland is an organization dedicated to providing the homeless with one of the most elemental human rights: the right to sleep….
180 seconds to win
Portland State’s second annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) registration closes April 10. The competition is an opportunity for graduate students to share their research with the public, win cash…
ASPSU hopefuls kick off campaigning with candidate debates
This week, student government hopefuls will participate in three candidate debates hosted by Associated Students of Portland State University. The April 7 Presidential and Vice Presidential debate is the first…
Graffiti costs add up
Graffiti cover-up and repairs costs Portland State thousands of dollars per year. Aside from painting over graffiti, maintenance staff also patch walls and repair damaged areas on campus. Labor adds…
High school Meets college in third annual innovation challenge
Portland State’s Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science is hosting its third annual High School Innovation Challenge on April 11 at University Pointe. The PSU Innovation Challenge Competition is…
New partnerships give PSU students access to free healthy food
The Committee for Improving Student Food Security (CISFS) has implemented two new programs that push back against food insecurity at Portland State. CISFS has partnered with the Multnomah County Department…
President’s Diversity Awards seeks 2015 nominations
One day remains for Portland State students, faculty and staff to submit nominations for this year’s 11th President’s Diversity Awards. The President’s Diversity Awards, organized by the Office of the…
Tuition on the rise: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase
The Portland State Board of Trustees voted 10-2 at the winter term quarterly Board meeting to approve a resolution that outlines a 4.2 percent increase in tuition and fees for…
Tuition on the rise: Proposed 4.2 percent hike sparks opposition
Approximately 200 students and faculty gathered in front of the Branford Price Millar Library for the PSU Rally to Oppose a Tuition Hike prior to the March 12 Board of…