A white supremacist recruitment flyer belonging to Identity Evropa, a self-named “white identitarian” organization, was found on a telephone pole in front of Smith Memorial Student Union. The flyer depicts an image…
A look back at Vanguard’s 25 most read stories of 2017
It’s been a tumultuous year in general, so it might come as little surprise Portland State Vanguard’s most popular stories dealt with a rise in right-wing extremist activity. Whether it’s neo…
Introducing new column: ASPSU Speaks
Chloe Friedlein, ASPSU Publicity and Design Director Hey PSU! My name is Chloe. I’m the Associated Students of Portland State’s Publicity and Design Director for the 2017–18 academic year. I…
ASPSU democratic process can’t be representative without student engagement
Submitted by Roosevelt Sowka, PSU Student and Associated Students of Portland State Senator First, I would like to thank Anna Williams and Portland State Vanguard for reporting on the Associated Students…
Marginalized over Minority voices: ASPSU leaders draw the line
Since a graphic anti-abortion showcase towered two stories high and drew spirited protests in Portland State University’s Park Blocks two weeks ago, the University has had to defend its commitment…
Dialogue as a Two Way Street
Written by Shayla Norris-York, Co-President of Cultural and Historical Association for Israel and StandWithUs Fellow Accountability, honesty, respect, integrity—these are the qualities I expect from our student leaders. As a…
ASPSU, BOT turn over new leaf as academic year begins
To start the new school year, newly elected student body President Brent Finkbeiner and Vice President Donald Thompson III are reaching out to members of the Portland State Board of…
Board lowers tuition hike, but students will still feel the pinch
At a special meeting today, the Portland State Board of Trustees approved a resolution to lower the planned tuition increase set for Fall term. The new BOT increase resolution is…
HECC turns down Portland State budget proposal
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission rejected Portland State University’s proposed 8.4 percent tuition increase in Salem on May 11. While HECC’s refusal counts as a win for students who…
ASPSU election results offer few surprises
Associated Students of Portland State announced the results of the 2017–18 student government leadership elections at 1 p.m., Friday, May 5 at the Simon Benson House. 1369 students voted in…
2017 ASPSU elections results are in
Just after 1 p.m. today, Associated Students of Portland State announced election results for leaders to serve in student government for the 2017–18 academic year. Students and staff gathered at…