Thirty student workers are now left without jobs after being informed on June 8 the PSU Foundation cancelled the Telefund program, a call center in which student workers could talk…
Going, going, gonorrhea
Three antibiotic-resistant strains of gonorrhea, also known as superbugs, have been discovered in Spain, Japan and France. New data from the World Health Organization shows that gonorrhea, a common sexually…
Ex-cabbie with homophobic history returns to harass gay bar patrons
Portland locals were alerted by social media users on July 26 about a man, identified as Daniel Svoboda, who was verbally harassing patrons seated outside of Scandals, a downtown gay bar….
Fascism on the rise: Portland extremists reveal themselves
[Note from Vanguard Editor-in-Chief, Colleen Leary]: In recent years, droves of new residents have flocked to Portland, many under the guise of a Portlandia-branded utopian liberal oasis: an easy-going city…
From the hill to the hall: July 18-24
Senator falls ill Senator John McCain (R–AZ) was diagnosed with a fairly aggressive type of brain cancer, a statement relayed on Wednesday, July 19. This cancer has an extremely low…
A smorgasbord of student services
Admissions Visit admissions with any questions about becoming a PSU student and how/when to apply. Financial Aid Financial aid supports students with their questions regarding scholarships, work study, and federal…
PSU Board approves lower tution increase, credits increased state funding
Portland State University Communications released the following press release after today’s special Board of Trustees meeting: “The Portland State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to lower the tuition…
PSU Chief Public Safety Officer to step down
PSU’s Chief Public Safety Officer Phillip Zerzan will be stepping down from his post on Aug. 1 after six years of service, capping off what was supposed to be a…
Vanguard heat advisory: how to beat the heat
Beating the heat becomes increasingly important as summer turns into extra-summer. The warmth starts to take its toll and incidents of heat fatigue and heat stroke increase. In order to…
From the hill to the hall
Seattle mayoral race gaffe Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan, currently running for Seattle mayor, tripped over her words during a skit at the Stranger/Washington Bus Candidate Survivor event. Durkan, playing…
Newspace Center for Photography’s sudden shutter negative for community
A red “Now Leasing” sign hung over SE Portland’s Newspace Center for Photography logo as over four dozen people gathered on a sunny Monday night to learn more about why…