The post-pandemic era reveals a concerning 21% illiteracy rate, coupled with an unprecedented surge in banned books in certain states. This raises significant doubts about the future of our education system and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Alberto Alonso Pujazon Bogani/PSU Vanguard.

Navigating banned books and gun violence

When envisioning a conducive learning environment for our children, one hopes to find a safe environment for productive and comprehensive learning. However, with the rise in gun violence in schools,…

University Pointe now requires residents to use smartphones as their apartment key or pay a significant fee for entry, raising ethical concerns among residents. Isaiah Burns/PSU Vanguard.

University Pointe requires smartphones for resident access

Midway through November, every resident in University Pointe had their apartments entered by a team of maintenance workers. Their contract? Uninstall all traditional locks and replace them with a smartphone-controlled…

Arte y Cerebros en Chile (Art and Brains in Chile) will take place in the coastal city of Valparaiso, where students will experience Chile’s neuroscience scene, alongside cultural education and artistic projects. Courtesy of Northwest NOGGIN: Neuroscience outreach group (“growing in networks”)

PSU study abroad programs

Many short-term study abroad programs, led by faculty members across various academic fields, are available to Portland State students in the summer of 2024. Four of these programs are detailed…