Everyone who attends college has at least one thing in common: learning. The effectiveness of a college student’s learning experience depends heavily on the type of learner. Learning is divided…
Editorial: white supremacists on campus, a response to the response
Last week, the Vanguard published the piece, “Proud? Unapologetic white nationalists prefer pseudonym,” a piece that covers the recent campaign from a self-described “alt-right” group that distributed a white pride…
A serious laundry crisis
Crisis of Faith writes: My mom and I both have anxiety, and I’ve found a great way to combat mine that’s more natural than pills. CBD oil is really helping…
Your degree does not define you
Hello, everyone! This week, I’d like to take some time to reflect. I’ve been at Portland State for almost three years now, and I am finally graduating. During my time…
Comparison is an artist’s drug of choice
It’s easy to joke about artists taking drugs, but there’s only one drug that all artists truly take: the act of comparison. Obviously, comparison is an act and not actually…
Letter to the editor
We’re writing in regard to your recent article “PSU Adjuncts: The problem with being a part-time instructor” (Feb. 13, 2017). Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue. As…
Sweden stood with us after Bowling Green
Donald Trump recently made headlines again when, at a campaign-style rally in Florida, he justified the travel ban and a crackdown on immigration by citing a recent terror attack in…
Volunteering spotlight: Passion Impact and Friends of The Children
Volunteering is a great resume builder as explained in a previous article from this column. It’s an opportunity to display interests to potential employers and showcase skills like teamwork and…
Too noisy at this birthday brunch
Oh, the Noise writes: So I’ve finally moved into my first apartment with a new friend from classes, and I’m having a kind of sensitive issue. My old roommates at…
The responsibility of free speech
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of…
Are you wasting time while you could be making money?
The average millennial spends 315 hours per month using electronics for entertainment, and 160 of those hours are spent on videos alone according to a 2016 quarter 4 report by…