The Who’s it & What’s it of PSU’s 2016-17 graduating class
A look at the demographics of PSU's 2016-17 Graduating Class. Infographic by Max Wayt/PSU Vanguard Max Wayt
Third stabbing victim in MAX hate crime identified as PSU student, expected to recover
The third victim in yesterday’s stabbing incident at the Hollywood Transit Center has been identified as Portland State music student Micah David-Cole Fletcher, age 21. Fletcher’s injuries are not life…
Next PSU President unanimously approved by Board of Trustees
Just after 10 a.m. this morning, the Portland State Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Rahmat Shoureshi as PSU’s next and ninth president. Shoureshi is currently New York Institute of…
In response to ‘Fired for reporting the truth’
On May 12, National Review published a piece written by former Vanguard Multimedia Editor Andy Ngo entitled “Fired for reporting the truth.” Ngo describes events surrounding the Vanguard’s decision to…
A message to ASPSU hopefuls and the students who vote for them
Year after year, the Vanguard emphasizes the Associated Students of Portland State University elections and the work ASPSU does throughout the year following the elections. Students may ask, “Who is…
PS-U can’t smoke weed on campus
We’d like to provide a friendly reminder that Oregon’s legal weed does not apply on Portland State’s campus. As a state university that receives federal funding, PSU’s policies reflect federal…
Board votes to increase tuition by 9 percent
The Portland State Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 9 percent for the 2017–18 academic year at its meeting earlier today. Ken Ma, PSU’s director of media relations…
Submit your questions for the ASPSU candidate debates
This week, a panel of Portland State Student Media representatives will pose a series of questions on a myriad of issues to candidates running for positions in next year’s Associated…
White power pro-Trump graffiti spotted in PSU bathroom
Hand-drawn depictions of a backward swastika and the phrases “Huwyte PWR” and “Heil Trump” appeared in the men’s restroom on the third floor of Portland State’s Neuberger Hall, as reported…
Applications to run for student government due March 24
Associated Students of Portland State, PSU’s student government, is now accepting applications for its 2017 elections cycle. Candidates interested in running for ASPSU must submit applications by March 24. Open…
Substitute tree-cher is a hit in Smith
Almost a foot of snow blanketed the City of Portland starting last Tuesday, Jan. 10. The snowstorm, unusual by Pacific Northwest standards, resulted in two full days of Portland State…