This is an opinion piece, not an editorial endorsement. The views expressed here do not represent the views of all of Portland State Vanguard. On May 16, 2022, Portland…
Two finalists remain in PSU Presidential Search
The search for a new president at Portland State is down to the final two candidates. Both present strong academic credentials, with parallel interests in PSU’s goals towards diversity, student…
Asking the question: What was Donald J. Trump’s presidency?
The presidency of Donald Trump is over, despite active denial from some supporters of the former executive of the United States. Nevertheless, pundits, academics and political aficionados have slowly begun…
The Philippines terminates Visiting Forces Agreement with U.S.
Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines, announced on Feb. 11 that the country will end the 1998 Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, marking the end of…
Board of Trustees pushes presidential search to spring 2020
The Portland State Board of Trustees stated on Oct. 2 that the presidential search will be pushed to spring 2020, making the earliest possible appointment for a permanent president projected…
Ukrainian comedian’s first two months as president
When comedian and actor Volodymyr Zelensky won 70% of the overall vote in the Ukrainian presidential elections last year, he took on the responsibility of the country’s struggling economy and…
Guatemalans recount election results after allegations of voter fraud
After allegations of voter fraud caused by a computer malfunction in the recent presidential and legislative elections, the Guatemalan Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced on June 20 the country will…
First week in
Four days into the job, acting Portland State President Stephen Percy discussed his plans for his short time in his position, his strategies for addressing increasing tuition costs and his…
Violet Gibson, Nayeli Naranjo-Robles win 2019–2020 election
Violet Gibson and Nayeli Naranjo-Robles, of the slate “New Possibilities, True Leadership,” won the Associated Students of Portland State presidential and vice-presidential positions with 564 votes, beating Kyle Leslie-Christy and…
Algerian president yields to protesters
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been the Algerian president since 1999, yielded to protesters on March 11, announcing he will not seek a fifth term in office. Many Algerians have criticized…
Shoureshi responds to report on ethical issues, staff mistreatment
Portland State President Rahmat Shoureshi responded on March 4 to an Oregonian report on ethical issues and staff mistreatment within the president’s office, sending a letter to staff and faculty…