“Our collective future depends on your willingness to uphold your duties as a citizen. To vote. To speak out,” said President Barack Obama at the State of the Union Address,…
ASPSU’s Equal Rights Affairs Committee holds first meeting
The Equal Rights Affairs Committee, directed by Kaitlin Hoback of the Associated Students of Portland State, called to order its first meeting of the year at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept….
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….
New Financial Wellness Center offers money management skills
Portland State’s Financial Wellness Center, initiated as an effort to help students with tuition payment plans and to curb the number of dropouts due to the costs of attendance, offers…
We get by with a little help…
It’s no secret that college is expensive. The average 4-year college student graduates with $29,000 in student loan debt. The ever-rising student debt brings new meaning to the age-old stereotype…
CPSO searching for PSU student suspected of sexual assault
Portland State’s Campus Public Safety Office released a timely warning Friday afternoon regarding a PSU student suspected in a sexual assault incident that took place near campus on Monday. The…
President Wiewel addresses free speech on campus
On the morning of Sept. 27, Portland State President Wim Wiewel emailed a letter to members of the PSU community with the subject line “My thoughts on free speech.” In…
Deceit, restitution and change: PSU leaves Higher One
Higher One—the financial institution that’s been the gatekeeper for Portland State’s financial aid disbursements since 2004—recently faced investigation for deceptive financial practices. Higher One and its cohort WEX Bank have…
Grad Employees Union seeks greater stake in presidential search
Portland State President Wim Wiewel’s retirement is on the horizon, raising a natural question: Who will be his successor? Finding a new PSU president isn’t as simple as a single…
‘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…
Former PSU President Dan Bernstine passes away
Former Portland State President Dan Bernstine passed away late last week at the age of 69. Current PSU President Wim Wiewel issued a statement on Sept. 26. The statement reads…