“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 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…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Crafting for the Holidays w/ MBSA & JSUSMSU 296/298Nov. 25, 4 p.m.Free for StudentsHoliday crafts for Hanukkah and Christmas with hot chocolate and sweet treats. Jazz Combo NightsLincoln…
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…
Practicing Self-Care at PSU
Portland State University (PSU) community has undergone its fair share of tumultuous events in recent years. As a largely commuter campus, it can be difficult to find spaces where one…
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Association at PSU presents Brains on Crafts
The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Association at PSU hosts Brains on Crafts every Wednesday, bringing the PSU community together to explore how the brain responds to creativity—complete with food! The Neuroscience Association…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Live at LunchSMSU Parkway NorthNov. 19, 12 p.m.Free for StudentsLive music performances at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Y/OURSLincoln Hall, Boiler Room StudioNov. 20, 7:30 p.m.Y/OURS: Tending Gratitude…