Freedom of speech is a hallmark of modern academia, providing the necessary foundation for scholars and students to rigorously study even the most controversial of topics without fear of penalty….
17 Portland State University faculty members receive termination notices
17 termination notices were sent out to non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) members on Dec. 13—a step that the Portland State University (PSU) administration took in order to address the University’s…
Letter from the PSU Vanguard Editorial Board
Hello, PSU community! The PSU Vanguard editorial board has made the difficult decision to go on a print hiatus until the end of this winter term. With the exception of…
The surprising Greek life on the Park Blocks
Portland State University (PSU) is known for its diverse student population, commuter campus character and accessible education. PSU is seen as a distinct university within the larger landscape of higher…
Practicing Self-Care at PSU
Portland State University (PSU) community has undergone its fair share of tumultuous events in recent years. As a largely commuter campus, it can be difficult to find spaces where one…
PSU students and professors come together to talk politics
On Oct. 28, a small group of Portland State University (PSU) students and professors gathered around a table to spend an hour discussing politics in the new PSU Civil Discourse…
Students Facing Sanctions after Spring Protests
The PSU Code of Student Conduct and Responsibility governs the Portland State University student community. It outlines the process for students accused of violations and the potential repercussions but can…
Tensions rise between PSU administrators and PSU-AAUP
Portland State University American Association of University Professors (PSU-AAUP) members donned their red shirts and held up their pickets to march from the Vanport Building to the Neuberger Center on…
Student Fee Committee’s Proposed Budget Cuts Receives Resistance
Protesters filed into Smith Memorial Student Union’s (SMSU) room 296 carrying signs expressing dissatisfaction with the Student Fee Committee’s (SFC) proposed budget cuts. Signs reading “Save our orgs!” and “Where’s…
PSU activists go on hunger strike during ‘Week of Rage’
16 hours. 24 hours. 120 hours. These hours mark the period of time that the PSU Disarm and Divest Coalition activists have committed to going on hunger strike. Hunger strikes…
Board of Trustees faces criticism from faculty members
Non-tenure faculty and staff have brought concerns to the Portland State University Board of Trustees over job security after the Board proposed recent budget cuts. These cuts have resulted in…