It’s the beginning of the year and chances are you’re already itching for new adventures and a change of scenery. But then again, you’re a broke college student. Many of…
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…
Everyone loves an unhappy ending
Maybe it’s the ominous vibe this January has given off, or it’s because I recently re-watched Fury Road, but I’ve been thinking a lot about apocalyptic stories lately. Pop culture has…
Bouncing back after a tough week
This term at Portland State got off to a really rough start. There are plenty of classes that lost eight hours or more of lectures, despite the fact that the…
WTF is a bear
Bears are a thing in the queer community. They’re hairy dudes. Usually beards, often bellies, sometimes they smoke cigars and drink beer. Sometimes they like leather. It varies. The Vanguard‘s…
The hands that feed
“Now is the time to act, the 2017 legislative session for every state in the country. You need to set strict environmental policies now because the federal government is not…
Construction on campus: Will it ever end?
If you live on campus, you have likely been awoken by the sounds of construction. The constant pounding of jackhammers and grating of backhoes has probably roused you from sleep…
Too shy to be excited
Subpar Advice from the Sub-Basement Oh So Shy writes: So my sister has the most adorable kid ever. I’ve babysat a few times and I’m starting to get worried. She’s…
Letter to the Editor: Organizations in the Northwest are promoting hatred as well
The presidential election has shown us unsettling realities in America and even in our home state. As students [we] need to be more vigilant in resisting the xenophobic, racist, and…
The true cost of dining a la food cart
How often a person goes out to eat can have a massive effect on their budget. Grabbing food outside of the house seems cheap on a day-to-day basis. The average…
Searching for community on a commuter campus
Every day we wake up, get dressed and go about our business—each and every one of us. We are not that different. Students attending college are surrounded by other people…