Wednesday, Oct. 19 began as any average day for the small shops located along Northwest 23rd Avenue. Bagel Bros., a local favorite in the neighborhood, called to complain about the…
Portland State of Mind concert
To kick off Portland State of Mind at PSU, !!! (pronounced Chk-Chk-Chk), EASTGHOST and Force Publique performed at a concert in Smith Memorial Student Union on Oct. 13, 2016. Video…
Vikings fall to Cal Poly 55-35 in homecoming game
More than 4,000 fans were in attendance at Providence Park despite the rain to celebrate Portland State’s Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. As accustomed, the game included multiple…
Party in the Park draws hundreds of students
It’s a new academic year at Portland State University and that means it’s time for Party in the Park, an event that began in 1990 and is hosted in the…
PSU study finds increase in global methane emissions
A new study published by scientists at Portland State suggests—contrary to the findings of several previous studies—methane emissions into the Earth’s atmosphere are continuing to increase into the 21st century….
‘Night at the Rec’ a smash event with new students
Video highlights of the event. Jamon Sin/Vanguard On Sept. 20, 2016, Campus Recreation hosted “Night at the Rec” as part of Portland State’s Viking Days 2016. The evening event provided…
Professor launches smartphone app to encourage critical thinking
Dialogue between skeptics and believers, in person or on Twitter, can result in hurtful language and invalid arguments. A new mobile app published by a Portland State philosophy professor aims…
“Adapt” brings dancers together for competition
Additional contributions by Andy Ngo. On August 20, 2016, the Portland State HipHop Alliance, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon and AMP hosted “Adapt,” an annual dance contest, in Smith…
Portland ISO hosts discussion on police reform
In light of recent police killings like those of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the Portland International Socialist Organization held an event focusing on the history of police brutality and…
Athletics huddles on future Viking Pavillion
Construction is underway on the Viking Pavilion, a brand new venue on the Portland State campus for sports games, academic forums and other university events. The 15,000 square foot building…
“This Can’t be Justice”
With additional reporting by Andy Ngo Thursday, July 7, the day was beginning to fade, but for the Portlanders involved in the anti-police brutality protest organized by Don’t Shoot Portland,…