Every time collegiate athletes enter the primetime of their respective seasons, someone makes the argument that they should be paid. Every time. Throw in some numbers about how much money colleges,…
Heckles & Rants: Quiet the riots
You know what really grinds my gears? What happens after wins (or losses) of championship games in all sports at all levels. No, I am not talking about the losing…
2015 Timbers season: Q & A with William Conwell
The Portland Timbers are a team coming off a tough 2014 MLS campaign that saw them miss out on the playoffs by a single point. After a season where they…
Climbers rock out in the Rose City
Climbers came from Idaho, Washington and various parts of Oregon On the weekend of April 11–12, to compete against one another at the 2015 Rose City Rock Rodeo. The two-day competition took place…
PSU Hip Hop Alliance
Thirty years ago, hip hop was still a counterculture movement. Today it’s mainstream. We’ve all heard hip hop. iTunes top tracks include songs from Flo Rida, Fetty Wap, Nicki Minaj,…
The Mariners hope to bring postseason baseball back to the NW
From the Timbers Army to the 12th man, nobody brings the noise like the Pacific Northwest. And when it comes to our beloved baseball, the region only has one baseball…
My first time: Winterhawks
I’ve been wanting to go to a hockey game for a while. I’ve never really watched hockey, for even as I write this, I can hear my father in my…
The diet war
Now more than ever, I’m witnessing the health food diet craze running rampant everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, this is a good sign because it means people are starting to…
Their enemies tremble when they LoL
In our ongoing commitment to covering the multifaceted arenas in which PSU competes, the Vanguard will be covering The PSU League of Legends Club spring tournament. Eight teams will battle…
Timbers season opener
Timbers season always starts with a ton of buzz. They have one of the best, if not the best, group of supporters—the Timbers Army. This team has the entire city…
The Ultimate warriors
In the PLU BBQ 2015 Tournament, the Portland State University Men and Women’s Ultimate club teams looked to pick up titles in this two-day tournament that consisted of over 30…