In a galaxy not so far away, where ideas are born, molded and brought to life, lies a center of futuristic innovation. Take a journey through laser beams, 3D printing…
Housing insecurity at PSU
Within the first seven weeks of the fall quarter, the Basic Needs Hub—or the Hub—assisted over 200 students with housing insecurities. That’s an average of about six students per day—all…
Grand opening of MENASA Student Center
A sizable crowd spilled from the inside of the room outwards, buzzing with laughter and joyful conversation. Once inside this room, one was greeted with warm lighting, smells of warm…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon ASPSU Women’s Basketball Friendsgiving Viking Pavilion Nov. 25, 1 p.m. Free for students Join ASPSU at the PSU women’s basketball game for a Friendsgiving! VSA Boba and…
Portland’s mutual relationship with a war profiteer
A growing wave of student resistance against administration actions mirrors broader protests exposing United States military involvement. This involvement is not without profiting, benefiting both those seizing power and those…
Navigating post Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hazards
If you’ve lived in Portland for a while, you’re probably familiar with the risks associated with residing in this region along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ)—a fault located 70–100 miles…
DREAMer Resource Center opens at PSU
Students, faculty and community members gathered in room 428 of Cramer Hall on Nov. 3 to celebrate the opening of Portland State’s DREAMer Resource Center. The center is a space…
Documenting social issues through a feminist psychology lens
Among Dr. Jan Haaken’s many titles are clinical psychologist, documentary filmmaker, feminist and professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State. Her career began in the early ‘70s when social movements…
Community & Wellness Resources
Happening Soon Summer Research Experiences Nov. 20, 12:30 pm SMSU 296/8 Free for students Learn more about NSF-funded REU programs. This event is aimed at undergraduates from all disciplines…
A perspective on hostile architecture
When people hear hostile architecture, some will immediately think of it as an anti-houseless action which creates undesirable spaces for those seeking shelter on the streets. This is too narrow…
CAPS understaffing causes problems for student organizations
Editor’s Note: Reaz Mahmood is the faculty advisor for Portland State Vanguard, and his opinions come from his experience. Student media and other student-run organizations at Portland State struggle to…