International hacking conspiracies, Wikileaks, the internet of things: What they all have in common is technology’s transformation from communications convenience to cyber security nightmare. In honor of our throwback issue,…
PSU alumni who have really broken the bar
Portland, Oregon has been receiving its fair share of fame in recent years, but a look back at former Portland State University students reveals that Portland has always had a…
Headlines through the ages
Throughout the years, the Vanguard has sought to report the news and represent a campus with ongoing progression and cultural shifts. The following is a list of some major headlines…
Light up those Lucky Strikes
Throughout this paper’s 70-year history, there have been some weird, wacky and wonderful headlines that have helped propel us through the ever-changing culture of our beloved university. The Portland State…
Music and culture, Vanport to Vanguard
In the summer of 1946, the good people of Portland were putting the big war behind them and settling in for some serious baby booming. And when the first students…
Portland’s mysteries
Portland is home to many ghosts and hauntings: some friendly, some malevolent and some that are downright frightening. In a city with such a rich and odd history, it isn’t…
Costumes on campus
By Kyle Charson and Rachel Lara Name: Stephine Gao Major: Graphic Design Academic year: Third Favorite Costume: dressing up like Yoko Ono because her art is so fun and inspiring…
Get your Halloween on and keep that ghost train rolling
Any other time of the year and your sick fascination with ghouls and gore earns the ire of your peers, but haters be damned, it’s your time now. Portland loves…
Cultural appropriation: shame or be shamed?
In October 2015, an intercampus email from the the Intercultural Affairs Committee at Yale University warned students not to wear certain types of Halloween costumes. In response, Professor Erika Christakis,…
Spooky Halloween day trips
Yes, autumn is here and the leaves are falling, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late for some kick-ass day trips. So grab your picnic blankets and pack into the…
Netflix and Chiller
Getting together to watch horror movies is a time-honored Halloween tradition. For those who are undecided when it comes to what you’ll be watching this Halloween night, here’s a quick…