40 minutes out of Portland lies the tallest waterfall in Oregon—Multnomah Falls. On April 14, three Portland State Vanguard editors and friends ventured out to hike to the top. While…
Oregon campaign finance law limits campaign donations
House Bill 4024—a bill to limit campaign donations—passed through the Oregon State House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support and sailed right onto the Governor’s desk, where it was…
Kotek signs bills rolling back drug decriminalization
Drug decriminalization finished its short-lived term in Oregon after Governor Tina Kotek signed two bills on Apr. 1. The first reclassifies minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime while the…
Shame on you, Kotek
The quick passing of House Bill 4002 is an action by the Oregon legislation to recriminalize minor drug possession, and it is not only an attack on the vulnerable populations…
Second Winter
PSU releases annual Oregon houselessness report
Portland State’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC) released its annual report on Oregon’s houselessness on Feb. 2, shedding light on the ongoing and increasing crisis affecting the state. …
Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Oregon is gearing up to fortify its defenses against cyber threats with a groundbreaking initiative—the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE). …
Portland State Aerospace Society
Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS) is a place where DIY rocketry meets nanosatellites, and the only rule is that there are no rules! PSAS is a vibrant group of students…
Senate Bill 614 goes too far
We have all heard of police body cams and their varying range of effectiveness. But are they enough? Some in our state government say it’s not, and that police need…
Satire: OREGON SCORES TRIUMPH AS IDAHO LIFTS BOISE BLOCKADE
BOISE, Idaho (AP)—After an 11-month standoff between the Oregon and Idaho state governments, Idaho is backing down on its blockade of Boise to allow Oregon residents and agricultural products to…
Idaho House of Representatives votes to relocate Oregon border
The Idaho House of Representatives voted in favor of the “Greater Idaho” bill, allowing Oregon negotiations to move forward with Oregon legislators about relocating the state line between Oregon and…