“We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us” was a refrain I heard growing up—common amongst Mexican-Americans and Chicanos, spoken in my family by my mother as a reminder…
Maintaining Leads In College Basketball
In basketball, the danger of an early scoring lead resulting in a late game collapse is a situation that frustrates players, fans and coaches alike. A team comes out strong,…
PSU Professors create documentary about campus activism
Freedom of speech is a hallmark of modern academia, providing the necessary foundation for scholars and students to rigorously study even the most controversial of topics without fear of penalty….
17 Portland State University faculty members receive termination notices
17 termination notices were sent out to non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) members on Dec. 13—a step that the Portland State University (PSU) administration took in order to address the University’s…
Letter from the PSU Vanguard Editorial Board
Hello, PSU community! The PSU Vanguard editorial board has made the difficult decision to go on a print hiatus until the end of this winter term. With the exception of…
The surprising Greek life on the Park Blocks
Portland State University (PSU) is known for its diverse student population, commuter campus character and accessible education. PSU is seen as a distinct university within the larger landscape of higher…
Then and Now
Daylight Savings
The Hairy Situation
The Other Red Wave
To many, the Election results on the fifth came as a shock. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America. Not only did he sweep…
Seeing Triples
One morning while out for a jog, I noticed something strange in the sky—two radiant patches of light hovering beside the rising sun, shimmering like a second pair of suns…