With the gloomy weather setting in, many students are more prone to seasonal depression. The Center for Student Health and Counseling is aware that students need someone to talk to,…
Dismissal of tenure-track faculty Hillary Jenks raises concerns of administrative retaliation
The June, 2013 dismissal of Hillary Jenks, a tenure-track faculty member who was making good progress to tenure, has raised concerns of administrative retaliation at Portland State. The Vanguard was…
Changes in health behaviors following diagnosis of chronic illness
Why is it so difficult to change certain health behaviors? Things like quitting smoking, beginning an exercise regimen and eating a healthy diet can seem like great feats to many….
New Oregon legislation forbids universities from accessing college hopefuls’ social media
Imagine a world where your most embarrassing tweets could determine your status as a student, your darkest Tumblr posts could be shown to your team’s athletic department and your most…
ASPSU prepares to elect new vice president
On Jan. 22, the Associated Students of Portland State University will be holding a public forum to elect a new vice president following the resignation of Yesenia Silva-Hernandez, who left…
“Strikes on the Horizon?” gathers local unions and student organizations to discuss potential strike
On Thursday, Jan. 16, representatives of eight local unions and student organizations came together for a community discussion on the state of public services and public-sector employment across Portland. Called…
Students train for Ethics Bowl at PSU
On Jan. 12, students from Columbia River High School and Jesuit High School met at Portland State to practice for the National High School Ethics Bowl, a national event designed…
PSU Faculty Discuss Likelihood of Strike
Portland State professors were seen on campus this week tabling and handing out flyers with information regarding their ongoing contract negotiations with the administration. Faculty are attempting to obtain a…
‘Ecovillages’ Author Comes to PSU
On Jan. 10 Karen Litfin, a political science and environmental studies professor at the University of Washington, gave a presentation on her new book, Ecovillages: Lessons for Sustainable Community, in…
Las Mujeres hosts 2nd annual Latin Night
On Jan. 10 from 5–10 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom, the Portland State student organization Las Mujeres presented the second annual Latin Night. A celebration showcasing the…
New Portland State board of trustees attends intensive retreat
On Nov. 21, the Oregon Legislature confirmed 13 nominees to Portland State’s new board of trustees. The new trustees attended an orientation on Dec. 12–13 at the University Place Hotel. The…