Student fees are changing again. Here’s what you need to know. The Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to approve a resolution to…
New study shows basic needs insecurity is widespread among PSU students and employees
The Portland State Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative released its findings on Sept. 23 from a recent study which found that basic needs insecurity is widespread among students and employees…
Real change in a virtual space
The author is a member of the TEDxPortlandStateUniversity team. As we enter a mostly remote fall term, many of us are apart from the organizations, friends, clubs and classrooms…
A new way to study abroad—without going abroad
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt activities and change routines, Portland State’s Education Abroad office did what many other programs were forced to do—it went virtual. Virtual study…
Campus safety starts to change
From spring to fall term, in the turbulent year 2020, change has been inevitable, as Portland State constantly adapts to current events. No change has been harder fought for, however,…
Quarantine Cuisine
Due to quarantine, most of us no longer have lengthy morning commutes or early morning classes, and have the luxury—curse?—of sleeping in long after we normally would. One unexpected benefit…
A novel financial aid process for a novel virus
Portland State’s Financial Aid Office sent an email to students on July 10 alerting them of an upcoming appeals process regarding awards for the 2020–21 school year. Designed to help…
Covering the front lines
Black Lives Matter, police brutality and anti-racism protests have swept the nation, sparked by the death of George Floyd by police officers in May. In addition to covering what are…
The $140 difference
Both online and remote classes happen at the same place in cyberspace. The key is: one costs $140 more than the other. This fall, online and remote classes will…
PSU community remembers Jason Washington
Jason Washington was shot and killed by two Portland State police officers on the university’s campus on June 29, 2018. Last Monday, on the two-year anniversary of his death, hundreds…
FYI: Feb. 20-26
Support In the wake of the tragic school shooting on Feb. 14 in Parkdale, Fla., Vanguard wants to remind readers to seek help during times of trouble and distress. Talk…