Governor Tina Kotek signs H.B. 2049 into law, establishing the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE) in collaboration with Portland State, Oregon State and the University of Oregon to fortify the state's digital defense against cyber threats. Courtesy of Birol Yesilada.

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).  …

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…

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…

Community & Wellness Resources

Happening Soon Weight Room Orientation Academic & Student Recreation Center Jan. 18, 11 a.m. Free for students Join a certified personal trainer for an introduction to the weight room and…

When trash builds up on the sides of the road like this in Portland, the houseless are often blamed when in fact, the dumping is more often due to housed people and a failing sanitation system, made worse by the pandemic. Kat Leon/PSU Vanguard

The trash is out of control in PDX

You see it daily in Portland—trash piling up on the streets and litter covering sidewalks.   The easiest people to blame for all this litter are houseless people. Yet, are…