Within the first seven weeks of the fall quarter, the Basic Needs Hub—or the Hub—assisted over 200 students with housing insecurities. That’s an average of about six students per day—all…
Broadway bike lane set for changes
In September, Bike Portland reported that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Director Millicent Williams emailed several select staff members with plans to remove the 16-block protected bike lane between…
CAPS understaffing causes problems for student organizations
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…
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…
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…
PSU students and faculty protest university’s budget management
Over 50 students and faculty gathered in Urban Plaza Square to protest Portland State’s inefficient management of funds, as well as to raise awareness about the decisions in campus-wide budget…
Meet next year’s student politicians
The ASPSU 2022–2023 Election results were announced on Wednesday, May 24, ushering in a new student body for the 2023–2024 academic year. The election saw minor improvement in voter turnout…
PSU President Stephen Percy’s term is ending—what he has accomplished
In 2020, Stephen Percy took over as the 10th president of Portland State, easily stepping into the role after serving as acting and interim president in spring and summer of…