If there’s one thing that everyone can agree on in 2017, it’s that unprotected sex can have disastrous consequences for a variety of reasons. Being sexually active doesn’t have to…
Pan-African Commons hosts workshop on pan-African unity
Watch some of the highlights from the pan-Africanism workshop. Nicolas Lee/PSU Vanguard Portland State students were invited to attend the “Pan-Africanism Vision Board Workshop,” presented by the Pan-African Commons for…
The ins and outs of hysterectomies and vasectomies
Here’s the dilemma: You’ve either parented your way through the sleepless nights, the crayon drawings on the wall, and the years of teenage angst—which were just as restless and confusing…
Student Fee Committee 2018 budget approved
On Jan. 23, the Student Fee Committee’s budget proposal for the 2018 financial year was approved 25-0-1 by the Associated Students of Portland State University senate. The budget, which includes an…
The reality of a sanctuary campus
Portland State President Wim Wiewel declared Portland State a sanctuary campus on Nov. 18, 2016, committing to refuse enforcement of federal immigration laws. Since then, many have been left wondering…
Trump’s executive orders affecting PSU students
Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America, he has signed a number of controversial executive orders. Among these are provisions to nullify…
Black history is not confined to just one month
The Revolution will not be televised by Gil Scott Heron You will not be able to stay home, Brother. You will not be able to plug in, turn on and…
Architecture thesis students explore the idea of a Mexico-US border wall
Portland State architecture students Alex Ruiz, Genevieve Wasser and Janna Ferguson recently took two weeks to drive the length of the Mexico–U.S. border in order to assess the proposed border…
Viks suffer third straight loss to conference rival Eastern Washington
The PSU Women’s Basketball Team, 10–12, looked to bounce back after its first home loss of the season last Thursday, this time against rival the Eastern Washington University Eagles, 13–9,…
PSU to decide on tuition increase in April
On Jan. 26 Portland State Finance and Administration met with the Board of Trustees to further discuss PSU’s budget challenges and decide if a raise in student tuition was absolutely…
Idaho lives by the three in 72−66 comeback win against Portland State
Another Portland State Women’s Basketball match is in the books as the Vikings hosted the University of Idaho Vandals on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 in the Peter W. Stott Center….