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PSU student club celebrates Omani heritage Omani c PSU student club celebrates Omani heritage Omani club celebrates region’s culture: “We are trying our best to show the local people who we are” Portland State’s Omani Students Club celebrated the Sultanate of Oman’s National Day this last Saturday, marking the country’s 52nd holiday. The day honors both the country’s independence from Portugal and the birthday of Qaboos bin Said al Said, Oman’s sultan from 1970 to 2020.   As of 2022, PSU’s student body represents 63 different countries. The Omani Club constitutes one of over 40 international and multicultural student groups at PSU that provide spaces for the diverse host of cultures and international students at the university.   The Saturday celebration featured traditional dances, music and educational booths. This is one of many events that the club holds every year in celebration of Omani culture. Full piece by Macie Harreld in bio Photos courtesy of the Omani Student Club https://psuvanguard.com/psu-student-club-celebrates-omani-heritage/ #PSU #PSUOmaniClub
OP: We need to protect LGBTQ+ kids Reactionary big OP: We need to protect LGBTQ+ kids Reactionary bigots cannot succeed in demonizing gay and trans people The old adage “history repeats itself” all too often seems true. A case in point—in Berlin during the early part of the 20th century there was a vibrant explosion of progressive gay and trans visibility and art movements galore. This beautiful flowering of expression and identity was brutally repressed in 1933 with the rise of the Nazi Party.   Their first salvo after Adolph Hitler’s election as chancellor of Germany was to attack and burn down the Institute of Sexology. Lucy Diavolo wrote in Teen Vogue that it was “one of the first medical facilities in the world that could provide gender affirmation surgeries for trans people who wanted them” and was the world’s foremost research space for studies of human sexuality. Over 20,000 books were burned and subsequently, countless LGBTQ+ people were sent to their deaths in concentration camps alongside Jewish people, disabled people and many others. Full opinion by Justin Cory in bio Illustration by Kelsey Zuberbuehler https://psuvanguard.com/we-need-to-protect-lgbtq-kids/ #LGBTQIA #TransYouth
OP: New houseless measures dehumanize in the name OP: New houseless measures dehumanize in the name of compassion Portland City Council’s actions aren’t living up to their rhetoric Readers, in a world where negative news about the drastic environmental effects of urbanization dominates the news and feeds into readers’ demand for doom and gloom, Portland State Vanguard would like to balance things out with some good news: stories about what the people of Portland are doing to develop a greener, more sustainable city. This is an introduction to our Greenspaces Series, where Vanguard will be exploring ongoing and upcoming green projects that have been running behind-the-scenes. From depaving asphalt and concrete to make room for trees, to working with plants to manage stormwater, the stories that will be covered in this series are just a few of the projects that highlight how the city of Portland is using nature to heal nature. Read on to see a few of the projects that will be covered in Vanguard’s Greenspaces Series. Full story by Alex Aldridge in bio Illustration by Zahira Zuvuya https://psuvanguard.com/new-houseless-measures-dehumanize-in-the-name-of-compassion/ #Portland #Houseless
The Vanguard introduces: Greenspaces   Join us f The Vanguard introduces: Greenspaces   Join us for an ongoing series about urban planning projects that serve the greener good Readers, in a world where negative news about the drastic environmental effects of urbanization dominates the news and feeds into readers’ demand for doom and gloom, Portland State Vanguard would like to balance things out with some good news: stories about what the people of Portland are doing to develop a greener, more sustainable city. This is an introduction to our Greenspaces Series, where Vanguard will be exploring ongoing and upcoming green projects that have been running behind-the-scenes. From depaving asphalt and concrete to make room for trees, to working with plants to manage stormwater, the stories that will be covered in this series are just a few of the projects that highlight how the city of Portland is using nature to heal nature. Read on to see a few of the projects that will be covered in Vanguard’s Greenspaces Series. Full story by Pippa Massey in bio Illustration by Hanna Oberlander https://psuvanguard.com/the-vanguard-introduces-greenspaces/ #Portland #GreenSpaces
Portland needs a community approach to trash manag Portland needs a community approach to trash management Together we can end the scourge of garbage on our streets For years it has been a common sight in Portland to see trash piling up in the streets. This is a serious health risk to the citizens of our city, and we cannot afford to ignore this problem.   Austin Downs and Richard Acevedo of earthday.org warn that with exposure to trash “one can develop diseases such as asthma, birth defects, cancer, cardiovascular disease, childhood cancer, COPD, infectious diseases, low birth weight, and preterm delivery. Bacteria, vermin, and insects can also be added to the problem that trash causes.” This makes one wonder what is being done about this growing problem in Portland and the threats it poses.   The City of Portland reports our city-funded public trash service is “expanding cleaning of public streets, and ensuring damaged businesses are boarded up and protected quickly from vandalism, the City will ensure these COVID-19 impacts are addressed. The livability and economic health of our communities and businesses depend on it. The City of Portland is engaging multiple bureaus to boost resources. This is in addition to existing city services that help keep Portland clean.” Full opinion by Ian McMeekand in bio Illustration by Zahira Zuvuya #Portland #trash
Find it at 5th: The Traveler Universal experiences Find it at 5th: The Traveler Universal experiences through the eyes of an Iranian boy This week at Portland State’s 5th Avenue Cinema—Portland’s only student-run theater—our film curators have chosen to project an Iranian film, The Traveler.   This 1974 film is Abbas Kiarostami’s first directed drama film, which now lives in The Criterion Collection. The Traveler gives us a glimpse into the lives of the Iranian people that lived in the early ‘70s. It follows an impoverished boy named Qassem Julayi (Hassan Darabi) that wants nothing more in the world than to attend a soccer game in the capital city of Iran, Tehran. Qassem appears to be devoted exclusively to sports. The child is not obedient to his mother at home, and he performs poorly at school because he is too busy reading sports magazines, which he can hardly afford. Qassem cannot afford to take the 150-mile bus ride to the game, so the resourceful boy attempts to raise funds by taking photos and selling items he does not own.   Owen Peterson of 5th Avenue selected The Traveler for screening this week. Despite the pandemic, he has worked at the cinema for the last two years while studying business at PSU. Full piece by Milo Loza in bio Photo courtesy of 5th Avenue Cinema #5thAvenueCinema #PortlandCinema #Movies
News: PSU students navigate enrollment Students an News: PSU students navigate enrollment Students and faculty talk about degree planning challenges When Xen Lapshin went to register for classes as an incoming freshman, they were surprised to find a limited number of options for credits which qualified for Portland State’s most recent general university requirement, race and ethnic studies. According to the new requirement, students entering PSU with less than 90 credits are required to take two classes which fall into this category. The issue is that right now there aren’t many options.   “I registered for one, for my major, which is online next term,” Lapshin said. “Though I didn’t want to take classes online. But that’s what I have to do with other classes.”   Crafting the ideal course schedule is no easy task. Mitham Lawati, a junior at PSU, said that despite the couple years of academic experience under his belt, he still struggles knowing all the course requirements for his degree. Full News story by Zoë Buhrmaster in bio Illustration by Camden Benesh #PortlandStateUniversity #Enrollment
NEWS: President Percy speaks out on declining enro NEWS: President Percy speaks out on declining enrollment Enrollment decline precedes pandemic: “We’ve been on a downward trajectory” At a press conference held on Friday, Nov. 18, Portland State Vanguard was presented with the opportunity to speak with President Stephen Percy about the current status of enrollment at Portland State and what steps are being taken to address this challenge. According to him, the decline started years before the pandemic, and was only made worse during the COVID-19 years.   “Portland State for the last 10 years has had diminishing enrollment every year,” President Percy said. “Most years there’s around 1%, maybe 1.5%… prior to that period we grew a lot… and then we’ve been on a downward trajectory. We’ve been able to cover that trajectory in the past years with the state government giving us more money.”   Despite the predicted 1.5% enrollment decline, enrollment was down even further, at 5.3%, which may have been the result of the ongoing pandemic and the economy during that time. Percy also talked about “persistence,” a term that describes a student’s ability to continue their education. Full News story by Philippa Massey in Bio Illustration by Whitney Griffith #PortlandStateUniversity #Enrollment
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there. We’r Happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there. We’re thankful for each and every one of ya’s Comic by Hanna Oberlander #Thanksgiving #Comics #PSUVanguard
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