Does art have to be traditional? The works of eight different artists have been placed together in an exhibit to further the reach of conceptual art, questioning what makes a work truly significant.

Are you in dire need of a Halloween costume idea AND were cursed by a witch to only wear PSU-related costumes, lest your skin wither and fall off like a molting snake? No? Only the first part? Then ...

Editor’s Note: The perspectives and opinions printed in this Letter to the Editor are the views and statements of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the positions of Portland State ...

On Jan. 19, 2025, Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Downtown Portland was picked clean of garbage and litter. But this was no routine custodial service, this was done by a group of nearly two dozen ...

Thief’s 2022 song ‘Love Love Love.’ For fans of Adrianne’s writing for both Big Thief and her solo material, this type of lyricism will likely come as no surprise. Despite Adrianne’s deep level of ...

If you are reading this, it is because you are either curious about a phenomenon that you have been lucky enough to experience or you’re a student at PSU—either way, you’re in the right place. For ...

17 termination notices were sent out to non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) members on Dec. 13—a step that the Portland State University (PSU) administration took in order to address the University’s $18 ...

To many, the Election results on the fifth came as a shock. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America. Not only did he sweep aside the democrats in every single swing ...

One morning while out for a jog, I noticed something strange in the sky—two radiant patches of light hovering beside the rising sun, shimmering like a second pair of suns on either side. I rubbed my ...

Portland State University (PSU) is known for its diverse student population, commuter campus character and accessible education. PSU is seen as a distinct university within the larger landscape of ...

Portland State University (PSU) community has undergone its fair share of tumultuous events in recent years. As a largely commuter campus, it can be difficult to find spaces where one can process ...

Hey there, I’m Isaiah and I’m the Editor-in-Chief here at PSU Vanguard. I’ve been with the paper since Spring of 2023, and that time has been made up of many different adventures and lessons. What I ...