The Weeknd, Gucci Mane, Nav and DJ PNDA’s Oct. 6th show, Starboy: Legend of the Fall, at the MODA Center was a saturated, full-body experience designed to visually read differently between the…
Globalization Bites: from Saigon with love
The Asian Noodle food cart, one of the earliest food carts on Portland State’s campus, first opened its windows over 11 years ago. The owners, George and Yen Lam, originally…
McMenamins’ haunting obsession
For most people, former sights of bloodbaths and turmoil would dissuade them from purchasing a property where they hope to grow their hopes and dreams. However, the McMenamin brothers have…
Picking the perfect pumpkin
Portland Pumpkin Patches It’s officially fall! We all know that that means: it’s time for pumpkin everything. But before you can adorn your porch (or dorm hallway) with fall, you…
By the lore of the moon
The moon mystifies many with its arcane powers. When roads are full of inept drivers or pets start to act weird, the phrase, “It’s a full moon” is often uttered….
10 Cool facts about black cats!
Black Cat Facts & Trivia Egyptian Royalty In ancient Egypt, black cats were considered royalty due to an official deity in the 22nd Dynasty, Bast, commonly portrayed in hieroglyphics as…
Why are these costumes sexy? Who cares! Wear them!
Is your costume not sexy enough? Don’t worry! We got you! Here at Portland State Vanguard, our motto is “Whatever, do whatever.” It has served us well all these years, and…
Off-campus events calendar: Oct. 24–30
FEATURED EVENT CONVENTION 15th Annual Kumoricon Oct. 27-29 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Oregon Convention Center $65, all ages Portland’s largest anime and nerd culture convention. Expect cosplay, karaoke, fashion shows, art,…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Oct. 24–30
FEATURED EVENT FILM Dracula (1931) Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall $50–90, all ages Philip Glass joins the Kronos Quartet to perform Glass’ 1999 soundtrack live to…
On-campus events calendar: Oct. 17–23
FEATURED EVENT FILM The Devil Probably (1977) Oct. 20–21, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 3 p.m. 5th Avenue Cinema $4–5 (free w/PSU ID), all ages From the copy:…
Off-campus events calendar: Oct. 17–23
FEATURED EVENT CONVENTION Portland Retro Gaming Expo Oct. 20–22 Oregon Convention Center $12–140, all ages Learn about and play scores of retro and indie video games! Numerous PSU students, faculty…