In a statement provided to the Vanguard, Associated Students of Portland State University senator candidate Patrick Vroman declared that he is disassociating himself from the Step Up, Speak Out, Stand…
ASPSU presidential candidate Tony Funchess responds to flier allegations
Earlier today, the Vanguard reported that fliers featuring the mug shot and criminal convictions of ASPSU presidential candidate Tony Funchess were circulating around campus. The fliers were posted anonymously in…
Meet the 2015 ASPSU candidates
Associated Students of Portland State University kicked off the elections with a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 3 at the Multicultural Center, where candidates were introduced and got to…
The Happiness Tour featuring Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen
Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock or aggressively opposed to social media platforms such as Instagram, you have probably seen or heard of Yoga Girl. With over 1…
‘Leaping Darkness’ exhibit exposes provoking connections
Jump into the world of thought-provoking, life-size photograms in the altering exhibit Leaping Darkness at the Littman Gallery, led by artists Anna Daedalus and Kerry Davis, through April 29. The first-time…
Q & A: Stromae on being human
Hailing from Belgium, Stromae (aka Paul Van Haver) performed in Portland for the first time on April 7 at the Crystal Ballroom to a sold-out audience. Before the show, Stromae…
ASPSU hopefuls kick off campaigning with candidate debates
This week, student government hopefuls will participate in three candidate debates hosted by Associated Students of Portland State University. The April 7 Presidential and Vice Presidential debate is the first…
New partnerships give PSU students access to free healthy food
The Committee for Improving Student Food Security (CISFS) has implemented two new programs that push back against food insecurity at Portland State. CISFS has partnered with the Multnomah County Department…
Voices empowered for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual assault on college campuses is never an easy topic to talk about. Every year it is estimated that 25 percent of women are sexually assaulted on college campuses. “College-age…
Cosplay, crafts and culture at Sakura-con
Sakura-Con, the biggest and oldest anime convention in the Pacific Northwest, is celebrating its 18th year this April 3–5. The convention will take place at the Washington State Convention Center…
Tuition on the rise: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase
The Portland State Board of Trustees voted 10-2 at the winter term quarterly Board meeting to approve a resolution that outlines a 4.2 percent increase in tuition and fees for…