If there’s something we all can agree on, it’s that 2016 was one hell of a tumultuous year. But all is not lost; apathy and cynicism might dull the pain,…
The prodigal son returns to Sin City
The last time I was in Las Vegas, I was a fundamentalist Christian, young-Earth creationist and closet homosexual. Now, over a decade later, I return to the city of sin…
Subpar advice for the holidays
A mega dose of Subpar Advice to help get you through the bumps of winter break life. I do hope you’ll miss me because I’ll miss you dearly while I’m…
PSU Orchestra ‘Remix’ features David Bowie
How does one erase months of classroom-induced stress? By basking in the wondrous reverberations of the Portland State Orchestra, performing downtown on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Mission Theater….
Winter break event listings
Need something to do when you finally get bored from a lack of homework? Here are some ideas to keep you from going stir crazy! See you at the start…
PSU student among those arrested at recent anti-Trump protests
Two weeks in and it’s already ancient news that 120 people, including several Portland State students, were arrested during a demonstration in downtown Portland on Nov. 12. The myriad of…
Tripping on Drumpf
Wanting to Resist writes: For those of us opposed to a Trump presidency, and for those of us who fear important Supreme Court cases will be overturned and that the…
Events for the week of Nov. 30–Dec. 4
FEATURED EVENT Holiday Ale Festival Pioneer Courthouse Square 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Nov. 30–Dec. 4 Fee: $35 (advanced or at door), VIP Packages available 21+ For 21 years, this outdoor celebration…
Enter the Vanguard’s Holiday Coloring Contest! Win prizes!
This week’s print issue features a coloring page on the back cover. Pick up an issue around campus or print it from this post. Color in the winter scene for…
Reeling in the present, revisiting the past
As the country continues to reel from the results of the presidential election, some have been inspired to reacquaint themselves with America’s founding documents. Fortunately for Portlanders, the Oregon Historical…
Students write and record podcasts with KBOO radio
In Catherine McNeur’s HST 411/511 course Public History Lab: Podcasts and History, students are recording their own podcasts. The title of their project? “This Week, Back Then.” The idea for…