What are the minimum standards of living, and how do different cultures attempt to realize those standards? On April 28 the Portland State Center for Japanese Studies presented a lecture…
Events from around the world May 5-9
May 5: Six days after a six-story residential building collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, four people were found alive in the rubble. The buckled building killed at least 36 people and…
Kurdish Night attracts local native community members
What brings you to Kurdish Night at Portland State? “I’m organizing it.” said Nima Seyed, co-chair of the Arab Persian Student Organization. Kurdish Culture Night took place in the Smith…
K-pow! Korean music pops onto global stage
Youngdae Kim, a South Korean pop music critic, examined the global phenomenon of K-culture, and how it reflects modern Korean society in his lecture, “Building and Unbuilding Contemporary Korea Through…
Events from around the world
April 21: Volkswagen reached a deal with U.S. authorities following the diesel emissions scandal. Owners have the choice between VW buying back their cars or having their cars fixed, yet…
Japan quakes: Response from PSU Japanese community
A series of earthquakes continue as a 7.0 magnitude mainshock hit southwest Japan Thursday, April 14, and on Saturday of the same week. According to USA Today, at least 41…
Telemedicine increases infant survival of Zika virus
Pediatric cardiologist Sandra Mattos has developed a medical system that is helping thousands of babies suffering from the Zika epidemic in Brazil. Mattos has increased access to specialized medical care…
Thai New Year Extravaganza
The Thai New Year, also known as the Songkarn Festival, is a three day celebration that takes place in Thailand every April. In commemoration of the New Year, the Portland…
This week around the world April 14–17
April 14: Phil Sayer, the man behind the voice-over in the London tube—“Please mind the gap”—and former BBC journalist passes away due to cancer. April 14: The southern island of…
Cannaparisons: laws and prices around the world
Marijuana use is widespread all around the world. Despite this, certain countries range from very strict to completely legal when it comes to cannabis laws. The following is a list…
Letter from the editor
The Vanguard would like to apologize for any fallacious remarks made in the article, “Guest speaker claims Israel as U.S. colony.” We represent a student publication that prides itself on…