On July 19 and 20, Front Row Card Show, a traveling expo focused on trading-cards of all kinds, came through Portland. Fans, collectors and entrepreneurs alike gathered at the Oregon…
Ergo Proxy (2006)—A Series Analysis and the Implications of Self-Aware Robots
If robots develop self-awareness, what would make them different from humans through a societal point of view? “Ergo Proxy” is a Japanese animated series created in 2006 that ran for…
Vanguard on Vinyl: Hotel Valentine
Conceptual albums arguably have become few and far between within our current cultural focus of achieving virality with hit singles. However, Alternative Rock Band Cibo Matto’s (CHEE-BO MAHT-O) album, Hotel…
As Time Stands Still: Tempo Giusto at L+W
Is it radical to desire a pace of living that rejects all notions of urgency and unintentionality?Tempo Giusto is an Exhibit at the Littman & White Galleries (L&W) located in…
Vanguard on Vinyl: 13 Months of Sunshine by Aminé
13 Months of Sunshine came out and suddenly it feels like Summer in Portland. Aminé’s third album comes at the perfect time, its danceable beats and breezy textures pair well…
Up in the Club: The Student Sustainability Center
The Student Sustainability Center (SSC) is a student-led community organization that connects students with environmentally focused volunteering opportunities. The group tackles topics like green living, environmental justice and community building….
Arabian Nights returns to PSU for an Unforgettable Celebration
Portland State has been lost in a trance of another Arabian Night… minus Will Smith. On the night of May 10 in Smith Memorial Student Center’s Ballroom, the Arab Student…
Up in the Club: Planning Club
The PSU Planning Club is dedicated to discussing and educating the community on urban planning. Their goal is to create a community through public activities and informational presentations related to…
A Week Spent with La Casa Latina
After thoroughly crashing out over midterms, what’s more relaxing than fresh fruits and a week of event hopping? La Casa Latina (La Casa) returns with its annual Si Se Puede…
Vanguard on Vinyl: “Ill Communication”
Imagine you’re peacefully lounging in the Summer sun. Picnic blanket underneath you, your favorite La Croix next to you and sunglasses that make you just cool enough to properly blend…
Up in the Club: PSU World Antiquities Guild
The PSU World Antiquities Guild is an on-campus club concerned with the wonders of the ancient world, and exploring its many facets. They dig into the art, artifacts and cultural…