So the new year is here and you’ve made a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. For weeks you’ve lingered over the holiday cheeseballs and chocolates, and an extra twenty pounds…
Paris bombing: after the initial reports
The media has been nearly consumed by coverage of the Paris bombings since the Nov. 13. Now that the hype has faded, let’s review some important consequences, which may have…
Portland State falls to Northern Iowa in the second round of FCS college football playoffs
For the first time in 15 years, the Portland State Vikings played in an FCS college football game. With the reward being the sixth seed, they were given a first-round…
Bikers gear up for the holidays at the BikeCraft fair
Bike Farm hosted their 10th annual BikeCraft Holiday Gift Fair on Dec. 12 and 13. BikeCraft featured 30 vendors selling everything bike-related, from waterproof panniers to DIY books to creative…
Vikings take down Eagles, advance to Division I playoffs
The Portland State Vikings trundled into the NCAA playoffs after a 34–31 win against Eastern Washington on Saturday. PSU began the rout in the opening play with a recovery at…
Global refugee crisis
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill last Thursday to halt President Barack Obama’s plans to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States by 2016. With 242…
ASPSU president’s email calls for mass student movement
Associated Students of Portland State University President Dana Ghazi issued a statement to the PSU body Tuesday afternoon calling for student action. The statement, titled “Time for Mass Student Movement,”…
Athletics on the upswing
In the wake of the Portland State Vikings win against Eastern Washington on Saturday, the forward momentum of the university’s athletics department continues to shine. Last week the Vanguard reported…
The myth of privacy: EU lauds Snowden
While many Americans have no clue who Edward Snowden is or why he’s being pursued by the United States government, the European Union recently passed a non-binding resolution to shield…
“Alien She” exhibit illustrates effects of feminist movement Riot Grrrl
The Museum of Contemporary Craft is currently featuring their exhibit, “Alien She,” one of the first projects to explore the impact of Riot Grrrl on artists today. The display was…
A moment for France
At 5 p.m. on Monday evening the mood was solemn as students gathered outside of Smith Memorial Student Union in attendance of a vigil hosted by the Portland State French…