The temperature gauge on the outside of a deserted Holt Arena says 21 degrees Fahrenheit. A few lights shine bright in the building, a mammoth, warehouse-style venue set deep in…
Consistently inconsistent Vikings emerge from break 5-6
With winter break and a losing skid safely in the rearview mirror, Portland State basketball hit the road for an important two game road trip last week, starting at Idaho…
Blazing the Right Trail
Professional sports franchises can oftentimes resemble daytime soap operas. The egos, the money-hungry power players and the back-stabbing can destroy the team from the inside, leaving the men and women…
Hardcore Football Fans Thanksgiving Survival Guide
as we settle comfortably into the 21st century, it’s becoming apparent that traditions are becoming a thing of the past. Good, bad—it doesn’t seem to matter. It’s a fast-paced world, and…
Six Ways From Saturday
In football, it’s often said, “The games to remember are won in November.” Playoff hopes are forged and heroes are born during those cold nights after Halloween. However, to get…
PSU Tournament – A Star-Studded Event
On Nov. 22, the Vikings will welcome in three out-of-state opponents for the Portland State Tournament. Visiting for the three-day event will be Loyola (IL), UC Davis and SIU-Edwardsville. The…
Men’s Basketball Looks For Bounce Back
“You must think of failure and defeat as the springboards to new achievements or to the next level of accomplishment.” Les Brown Tyler Geving is ready to get all bodies…
The Vanguard’s NFL Midseason Report
From one season to the next, perhaps no league in sports is as unpredictable as the NFL. From top dog to bottom feeder, franchises can change overnight with one injury…
Petan’s Honor Another Feather in Winterhawks’ Cap
Riding the success from a breakout 2012 campaign, Portland Winterhawks forward Nicolas Petan was named the WHL’s Player-of-the-week on Monday, after leading the ‘Hawks to three victories in as many…