Spring semester is drawing to a close and warm weather is almost upon us. For some of us this means getting out of town, but for the rest of us…
Wiewel discusses future plans with Student Media
Portland State President Wim Wiewel held a quarterly student media press conference on May 22. Representatives from the Vanguard and the Rearguard were present. Wiewel discussed commencement, the strategic plan…
Bound in history
Pass by the elevators in the Branford Price Millar Library and you might notice a curious array of ancient texts and the tools used to create them. Nestled discreetly among…
International Night highlights diversity at PSU
International Night brought people from around the world to the first three floors of Smith Memorial Student Union. Attendees were treated to a multitude of educational booths run by international…
Student-run luau brings Pacific Island culture to Portland
Hundreds of Portlanders entered the Stott Center Arena to attend Portland State’s Pacific Islanders Club’s 13th annual luau. The luau—which was held on May 9 this year—is an evening celebration…
Results are in
On May 8, the Associated Students of Portland State University announced the winners of the 2015 student government election. Student Power Coalition’s Dana Ghazi and Davíd Martinez won the presidency…
The bad blood that changed Japan
Ryuhei Kawada filled the seats of the Portland State Native American Student and Community Center last Friday at 6 p.m., leading a talk about the truth behind Japan’s HIV blood…
ASPSU announces elections results
Associated Students of Portland State University announced the results for student government elections today at 5 p.m. The results are as follows: President: Dana Ghazi Vice President: David Martinez Student…
Let knowledge feed the students
A recent change to Portland State’s contract with global food provider, Aramark Services, has raised questions about sustainable and local food options on campus. Vice President of Finance and Administration…
Students find grounding through zine-making
The Women of Color Action team hosted an intimate and interactive workshop titled “Grounding Through Zines: You Don’t Have to Do it All on Your Own” on April 21. The…
Don’t Shoot PDX calls for change at May Day rally
Don’t Shoot PDX and 15 Now PDX organized a May Day rally and protest in the Park Blocks behind Smith Memorial Student Union today. Upward of 50 people showed up…