Armed with a camera and the intent to spread joy, Portland State Vanguard’s team roamed the PSU campus, seeking consent to photograph and interview students, faculty and staff. Little did…
Celebrate Lunar New Year at VSA’s annual Culture Show
The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at Portland State will host its twenty-third annual Culture Show on Feb. 17 in Smith Memorial Student Union. Traditional food will be provided, in addition…
Portland State forms committee to address enrollment decline
Portland State recently launched a new planning committee with a list of ways the college would like to create change on and off the campus. One of the committee’s primary…
Upcoming Events
PSU Events Walk Winter Fest Cramer Hall, room 345 Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. Free for students Walk with Uplift for the Winter Light Fest. Hot cocoa and hand warmers provided…
Students continue to protest PSU’s relationship with Boeing
Members of Portland State’s Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights (PSU-SUPER) and their supporters held a demonstration during the Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 26 to protest PSU’s continued…
You glow in the dark
The human body glows. This might sound like science fiction, but it results from ultraweak biophoton emission imperceptible to the naked eye. The study stated that the faint light…
Love is practically meaningless
The mainstream cultural output of the United States is obsessed with the idea of love. It is the substance of our reality shows, millions of collective dating app downloads, the…
Criminalizing substance use does not help
It’s been over three years since Portland passed the now infamous Measure 110 on Nov. 3, 2020. Measure 110 gained popularity with what started as the potential to end the…
Faculty Spotlight: Chuck Dillard
Chuck Dillard is an associate professor of collaborative piano at Portland State. He is also the music director for the PSU Opera and the founder of the non-profit organization Queer…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Winter Lights Social Montgomery Plaza Feb. 2, 6:00 p.m. Free for students Pick up some hot cocoa and walk with others to view the Winter Lights Festival. This…
Trash buildup on campus
The sight of overflowing trash bins has become a Portland staple—especially in the downtown area. The issue has spread to the Portland State campus in the last few years, causing…