Instead of practicing what they preach, male leaders in America have continued to adopt a “do as I say, not as I do” approach to leadership. From politicians to public…
I’ll take community with a side of human connection, please…and a #3 with Tofu!
It’s really a privilege to know I have a place where I can be at peace, Monday through Friday, as long as Khao Niew – Lao Street Food is open….
Oregon’s Ranked-Choice Setback: A Step Toward Reform?
The 2024 election was an affair of many surprises and reality checks for liberals and progressives nationwide. In Oregon, the surprise that hurt the most was the resounding defeat of…
Against All Microblogging
Twitter is hell and it’s been that way since long before its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022. Almost since its inception, it has been a site hosting disinformation, extremist…
Is Portland Ready for Winter?
In January of 2024, much of the West Coast faced an intense winter storm that blanketed the City of Portland in snow and ice. According to an article by Noelle…
Take Him at His Word
“We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us” was a refrain I heard growing up—common amongst Mexican-Americans and Chicanos, spoken in my family by my mother as a reminder…
The Other Red Wave
To many, the Election results on the fifth came as a shock. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America. Not only did he sweep…
State Flags Should be Changed
As I write this, it is currently one day before election night. I do not know who is going to win, and I am actually quite worn out from writing…
Letter to the Editor
Editor’s Note: The perspectives and opinions printed in this Letter to the Editor are the views and statements of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the positions of Portland…
Calling all Viking Voices
Are you a part of the Portland State community who wants your voice represented in the Vanguard? Viking Voices is here for you. VV is an open platform, rolling submission Op-Ed…
In Search of Reform
In 1992, Henry Ross Perot Jr. was drafted into an independent presidential run. The Texan Businessman and billionaire had, at the time, gained some political notoriety for throwing his wealth…