It’s a new academic year at Portland State University and that means it’s time for Party in the Park, an event that began in 1990 and is hosted in the…
Portland State of Mind returns Oct. 13-22
The annual Portland State of Mind celebration kicks off Thursday, Oct. 13 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. The PSOM calendar lists over 50 events happening on or near the…
‘Night at the Rec’ a smash event with new students
Video highlights of the event. Jamon Sin/Vanguard On Sept. 20, 2016, Campus Recreation hosted “Night at the Rec” as part of Portland State’s Viking Days 2016. The evening event provided…
“Adapt” brings dancers together for competition
Additional contributions by Andy Ngo. On August 20, 2016, the Portland State HipHop Alliance, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon and AMP hosted “Adapt,” an annual dance contest, in Smith…
“This Can’t be Justice”
With additional reporting by Andy Ngo Thursday, July 7, the day was beginning to fade, but for the Portlanders involved in the anti-police brutality protest organized by Don’t Shoot Portland,…
Jazz ensemble to play Lincoln Performance Hall
Never has there been a truer form of free musical expression than jazz. Musicians work together to perform a song’s prescribed structure, its form, building tension through harmonic dissonance and…
GOALS summit: a demand for women in leadership
Portland State had a new type of student on campus last Tuesday. Around 275 high school girls from around the state of Oregon convened in the Smith Memorial Student Union…
Cultural Competency Symposium examines diversity and inclusivity
On Tuesday, May 10, the Diversity Action Council in partnership with the Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion will host the second annual Cultural Competency Symposium. It’s the culmination of…
Musica Latina: Salsa and Latin Jazz Ensemble to play Lincoln Hall
The only way to truly experience the color and excitement of Latin music is to witness its performance live. The Portland State Salsa and Latin Jazz Ensemble performs in concert…
It’s no lie: Be Honest Showcase celebrates design
On April 30, Portland State’s graphic design students will display their work at the seventh annual Be Honest Showcase, a combination of portfolio show, open house, alumni reunion, award ceremony…
A wake-up call: PSU takes back the night for sexual assault awareness
Portland State Women’s Resource Center is hosting the annual Take Back the Night on April 26, as well as various other events as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. TBTN…