Readers, in a world where negative news about the drastic environmental effects of urbanization dominates the news and feeds into readers’ demand for doom and gloom, Portland State Vanguard would…
PSU student club celebrates Omani heritage
Portland State’s Omani Students Club celebrated the Sultanate of Oman’s National Day this last Saturday, marking the country’s 52nd holiday. The day honors both the country’s independence from Portugal and…
President Percy speaks out on declining enrollment
At a press conference held on Friday, Nov. 18, Portland State Vanguard was presented with the opportunity to speak with President Stephen Percy about the current status of enrollment at…
PSU students navigate enrollment
When Xen Lapshin went to register for classes as an incoming freshman, they were surprised to find a limited number of options for credits which qualified for Portland State’s most…
Portlanders protest for Iranian women’s rights
On Saturday, Nov. 5, shouts from Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square rang out: “Justice for Mahsa!”; “Portland be our voice!”; “Women! Life! Freedom!” The crowd brandished signs of the Iranian flag…
VetRest brings support and community to Oregon veterans
The birds flew over VetRest’s Bybee Lakes Victory Garden on Oct. 15, 2022, and the tomatoes hung heavy on the vines. It appeared to be the last harvest for the…
PSU hosts annual Aerospace Expo
While much of the city was preparing for Halloween, Portland State’s engineering students and space enthusiasts met at the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science to discuss, lecture and…
Oregon Ballot Measure 114 proposes tighter gun control
The long and hotly-contested debate about gun control is an extremely polarizing subject that can get emotional for many passionate advocates of both positions across the United States, and Oregon…
Pre-Election Exclusive Interview Part One: Chairperson Justin Hwang
The Republican Party has seen a lot of changes to its public image over the last few years. Ever since the Trump administration, the Republican Party has faced numerous criticisms…
Pre-Election Exclusive Interview: Democratic Chairperson Carla “KC” Hanson
To say that the political relationships between Republicans and Democrats across the country have become severely divided is an understatement. The movement of Oregon counties to consider joining Idaho—while a…
The effect of marijuana pardoning in Oregon
President Joe Biden recently announced the pardoning of all federal offenses of the “simple possession of marijuana” on Oct. 6. The pardon will only apply to federal offenses of marijuana,…