Editor’s Note: Reaz Mahmood is the faculty advisor for Portland State Vanguard, and his opinions come from his experience. Student media and other student-run organizations at Portland State struggle to…
On Taking Sides; Israel-Palestine
This article provides narratives from all sides—from Jews, Israelis and Palestinians. It is a collaborative effort by Portland State Vanguard to convey a fuller, more inclusive portrayal of the reality…
Helen Gordon Center officially only on-campus childcare
Student parents and staff seeking to enroll their children in on-campus childcare have one less location to choose from this academic year due to the absorption of the Associated Students…
PSU food pantry serves over 200 students daily
These days, it is typical to see a line out the door and down the block when the Portland State Food Pantry opens. The pantry temporarily moved from its old…
Petitions aim to recriminalize drugs in Oregon
Three years after voters passed Measure 110, political groups in Oregon propose to reinstate the criminalization of controlled substances. Those speaking out against the measure’s current structure cite the increasing…
PSUFA and administration reach tentative agreement
The Portland State University Faculty Association (PSUFA) announced Sept. 19 that they had reached a tentative agreement with the Portland State administration. This tentative agreement—if approved by PSUFA members—includes a…
University Policy Committee revised building access policies
The University Policy Committee revised a policy on July 31 regarding how students, staff and the public access campus buildings. These changes would consolidate control over access to the Campus…
PSUFA nears an impasse with administration
Editor Note: PSUFA announced a breakthrough in their negotiations with the administration. Earlier sentiments of an impending impasse have shifted, as PSUFA revealed in an official statement on Sept. 19…
Interview with President Ann Cudd
The Portland State community welcomed new President Ann Cudd at the beginning of the summer. With the start of the academic year fast approaching, Cudd spoke with Portland State Vanguard…
Supporters protest U.S.-backed war crimes
Members and supporters of People Organizing for Philippine Solidarity (POPS) and Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle (Friends-FFPS) marched on Aug. 26 from SW Park Ave. and SW Montgomery…
What’s the deal with parking on campus?
As the school year approaches, Portland State students and staff must decide whether to buy parking permits for the year. Although parking on campus is convenient for some, others worry…