Orientation Guide 2012

Portland State Vanguard Orientation Guide 2012

Official Orientation Guide cheat sheet

Downtown mainstays Alder Food Cart Pod/Director Park Santería/Mary’s Club Ground Kontrol Jimmy Mak’s The Roxy Study around campus On...

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Getting there and back

Using cars, buses, trains and your feet to get to campus If you are lucky enough to live on...

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Picture me drinkin’

A list of near-campus libations

So you’re 21 and in college. Congratulations, you made it to the stage of life in which you don’t...

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Viking games

Snapshots of the upcoming season for PSU sports teams

FALL SPORTS Soccer Having split the Big Sky regular season title in 2011, the Vikings women’s soccer team was picked in...

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Rec Center fun and fitness

With so many options, you may not know where to begin
When long hours of sitting at a computer...

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Intramural Sports

The university’s intramural leagues offer a great way to meet people and stay active

Many students leave behind their athletic aspirations when they begin college. It’s understandable—your papers are due, your part-time job...

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Downtown mainstays

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and explore my city So you’re new here. That’s cool. Welcome. At this...

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Local arts, culture & entertainment

A starter list of cultural mainstays on or near campus Portland hosts a variety of arts and cultural events...

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Stretch that dollar

Make the most out of student discounts Everyone loves a good deal. But students, who often have to reconcile low...

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Tips for living off campus

Life outside the dorms is cheaper and, like, more real

Freshman year, the dorms can be exciting—a great way to make friends and adjust to living away from home....

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We started from nothing

A Timeline of Portland State history

From its humble beginnings as an extension center, educating primarily World War II veterans in an abandoned shipyard housing...

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Get out of the dorm

Best places to study on and around campus
If you don’t want to spend your school year sitting on...

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Clubs Galore

College is more than classes and term papers

College can be intimidating for new students, especially those unfamiliar with their community. Luckily, Portland State supports a wide...

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A helping hand

Campus resources available to students
College is tough enough when you’re on your own. That’s why Portland State has...

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Bong hits and BIO 101: Surviving your freshman year

Tips and Tricks to ease the way After 13 first days of school, hundreds of thousands of sheets of wide-ruled...

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ASPSU for dummies

A newcomer’s guide to PSU student government Many students’ initial encounters with the Associated Students of Portland State University...

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Letter from ASPSU Student Body President

Welcome to a new year at Portland State! PSU has a vibrant student culture that is diverse and unique...

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Letter From the Editor

Hey there, fellow Viking! If my calculations are correct, you may be reading the most useful publication of your...

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