April 21: Volkswagen reached a deal with U.S. authorities following the diesel emissions scandal. Owners have the choice between VW buying back their cars or having their cars fixed, yet…
Japan quakes: Response from PSU Japanese community
A series of earthquakes continue as a 7.0 magnitude mainshock hit southwest Japan Thursday, April 14, and on Saturday of the same week. According to USA Today, at least 41…
Telemedicine increases infant survival of Zika virus
Pediatric cardiologist Sandra Mattos has developed a medical system that is helping thousands of babies suffering from the Zika epidemic in Brazil. Mattos has increased access to specialized medical care…
Thai New Year Extravaganza
The Thai New Year, also known as the Songkarn Festival, is a three day celebration that takes place in Thailand every April. In commemoration of the New Year, the Portland…
This week around the world April 14–17
April 14: Phil Sayer, the man behind the voice-over in the London tube—“Please mind the gap”—and former BBC journalist passes away due to cancer. April 14: The southern island of…
Cannaparisons: laws and prices around the world
Marijuana use is widespread all around the world. Despite this, certain countries range from very strict to completely legal when it comes to cannabis laws. The following is a list…
Letter from the editor
The Vanguard would like to apologize for any fallacious remarks made in the article, “Guest speaker claims Israel as U.S. colony.” We represent a student publication that prides itself on…
Events March 28–April 4
March 29: Cairo bound EgyptAir flight MS181 is hijacked by Egyptian man, Seif Eldin Mustafa. Mustafa strapped a fake suicide bomb around his stomach and forced the pilot to land…
This week around the world April 5-10
April 5: In light of the “biggest leak in whistleblower history,” the Panama Papers have prompted Icelandic Prime Minister, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson to step down for “an unspecified amount of…
Palmyra, first century city left in shambles
Early last month, the Syrian government regained control from ISIS over the old popular tourist city of Palmyra—a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the help of Russian forces, the government…
Saudi-led airstrike kills over 100 in Yemen market
The United Nations reported that more than 100 people including 22 children were killed in a U.S.-backed, Saudi-led airstrike on a crowded market in Yemen on March 15. The attack…