Although we find the term “self-care” as a hashtag slapped on the end of every mainstream Instagram pic that shows ice cream, bubble baths, extra large coffees or puppies, self-care…
The Graduate? What to consider when looking at grad school
Not everyone wants to think about grad school. If it wasn’t in your school career plan from the get-go, following up school with, well, more school might not sound like the most…
Dress to impress: thoughts after visiting the Career Fair
The Career Fair took place April 24 to May 4, for which the Portland State School of Business Administration and the office of Advising and Career Services put on eight workshops, several…
Letter to the Editor: In response to ‘Adjunct faculty fear for their jobs as budget woes increase’
To the Editor: I’d like to clarify a comment attributed to me in the recent article about adjunct professors losing their jobs. My comments about cuts in jobs were never…
Guide to paying off student loans
While graduation is typically a happy occasion for many college seniors, the joy soon fades as the task of looking for a job becomes imminent and finding ways to pay…
Cap and gown? More like crap and frown.
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, many students from Portland State’s class of 2017 are planning their exit strategies. Perhaps the most obvious step is graduation, a…
Services and advice to jump-start your career
If you are graduating this year, you are probably about to embark on the next phase of life as a professional in a new career. Portland State’s office of Advising…
Grad gift ideas from broke folks
Graduation presents generally aren’t obligatory among fellow grads, but they can be a nice gesture between friends celebrating their success. And yes, they are possible if you’re lacking in funds…
Can the swamp drain itself?
With the revolving door of pundits and figures who are metaphorically shooting themselves in the foot, I have to wonder—can the swamp drain itself? “Drain the swamp”—a political term making…
How palm oil destroys the planet
Look on the packaging of your food. Under ingredients you might find palm oil. It may seem harmless. In fact, you may never think about it again, but this mentality…
In response to ‘Fired for reporting the truth’
On May 12, National Review published a piece written by former Vanguard Multimedia Editor Andy Ngo entitled “Fired for reporting the truth.” Ngo describes events surrounding the Vanguard’s decision to…