The influence of journalism and its ethos throughout the course of American history is undeniable. A free and unrestrained press is essential to any nation that would purport to call itself a democracy. If journalism as an American institution is in peril, so too are our freedoms.
Modern Chaff
“Editor: A person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed.”
– Elbert Hubbard, 1865-1915
Welcome to the PSU Vanguard’s new editor’s blog; a daily receptacle for all that isn’t fit to print.
PSU students to stage Japanese kyogen play
Students from Portland States’s Traditional Japanese Drama course will perform four kyogen plays in the Lincoln Hall Studio Theater at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. Admission is free.
The Cyber-Skeptic
In his new book, “The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom,” Evgeny Morozov calls for cyber-realism in examining the relationship between freedom and technology.
“There is no financial crisis at PSU,” expert says
Portland State University is overestimating expenses, underestimating revenue and overpaying administrators says a financial expert after analyzing the 2010 Oregon University System audit.
Prior arrest surfaces for ASPSU president-elect
ASPSU president-elect Adam Rahmlow was arrested outside of the Dixie Tavern last summer, according to Portland Police Bureau reports. He was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, interfering with a peace officer, resisting arrest and attempted assault of a police officer.
A jury convicted Rahmlow of one count of resisting arrest, for which he served a sentence of three days in Multnomah County Jail. He was acquitted of all other charges.
Prior arrest surfaces for ASPSU president-elect
ASPSU president-elect Adam Rahmlow was arrested outside of the Dixie Tavern last summer, according to Portland Police Bureau reports.
Adam Rahmlow interview transcript
Adam Rahmlow interview, part I: In person
Tuesday, May 17, 4:50 p.m.
Summer misdemeanors cloud spring election
ASPSU president-elect Adam Rahmlow was arrested outside of the Dixie Tavern last summer, according to Portland Police Bureau reports.
A thousand points of light
Portland’s BodyVox dance company recently returned from a successful European tour, where they performed the original evening length dance piece “A Thousand Little Cities.”
A rare evening with Denmark’s favorite son
PSU Theater Arts will stage an ambitious production of Shakespeare’s rarely performed 1603 quarto “Hamlet,” opening Thursday, May 19 in Lincoln Hall.