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Vanguard News Episode 1
We've got news!
This week on Vanguard News, we discuss the new indictment of Israeli Prime Minister, an Alien Hunting Robot from NASA, protesters being arrested at Gov. Kate Brown’s Office and more.
Watch the first episode below.
Exposure Therapy: An MFA Exhibit by Samantha Ollstein
An award-winning artist whose works are short-lived but preserved by photography is making Portland her new home.
Samantha Ollstein is a multimedia artist, receiving her BFA in Painting from Otis College of Art and Design and is currently an MFA candidate at Portland State University.
Ollstein’s art form stems from her history of life-long health issues, as well as the process of watching her grandmother’s health deteriorate before passing.
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Waterfront Blues Festival
The Waterfront Blues Festival held their 32nd annual music event from July 4 to 7 at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park!
Over the course of four days, the festival celebrated blues by featuring various musical performances, food, workshops and more.
The Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues event west of the Mississippi River.
Korea Night 2019
‘Travel Through Time’ with Korea!
The Korean Student Association PDX hosted their 8th annual Korean culture show on May 24.
The theme of the event was time travel. Performances included a fashion show exhibiting traditional Korean attire, taekwondo, singing and infamous K-pop dances!
International Talent Show
International talent!
Hosted by the PSU Multicultural Student Center, the International Talent Show provided a stage for people from different backgrounds to share their cultures through performance and art.
Discover the diverse talents below!
Habits Apparel Pop-Up
Habits Apparel Pop-Up!
The Portland State University School of Business hosted a student-run pop-up shop in the Karl Miller Center.
Pop-up is a program that provides a space for students to foster their passion in retail and to explore different exhibits within the field!
Haru Fest (Japan Night 2019)
The Japanese Student Society of Portland State University hosted their annual Japan Night this year on May 8!
This year, the theme was Haru Fest to welcome the cheerful spring vibe.
Highlights include a comedy show from special guest Atsuko Okatsuka, musical performances and activities booth!
Cypher Culture Conference
Party, preserve and educate!
The Cypher Culture Conference is an event that creates a collaborative space of physical expression and education for the Portland urban dance community.
Cypher culture allows for many inner-city youths and disenfranchised adults to immerse themselves in a fairly competitive yet nonviolent community promoting inclusivity through the lens of hip-hop!
SAAM Rally/Denim Day
Portland State demonstrates solidarity for survivors and rallies against gender violence through the Sexual Assault Awareness Rally and the Denim Day march.
These events were meant to spread awareness about sexual violence as a part of sexual assault awareness month!
Learn more about it below!
Earth Week Concert
Portland State's Earth Day Festival hosted reggae bands from Oregon and Colorado on April 22.
There were performances by the environmentally-minded Sol Seed from Eugene and Policulture from Denver in celebration of Earth Week!
Watch it below!
#CiteBlackWomen - Black Bag Speaker Series
#CiteBlackWomen
In the Black Bag Speaker series held by Portland State's Black Studies department, four females scholars spoke about the missing voices of Black women in academia.
Learn more about it below!
Cut for the Heart
Haircutting for the Heart!
Local barber Franklin “Paco” Whatley clipped and cut hair for 24 hours straight. His 24-hour haircut-a-thon, known as Cut For The Heart, honors his dad and raises awareness for heart disease.
Meeting the ASPSU Candidates
We sat down with some of the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) candidates for the 2019-20 elections. Learn more about the individuals and their campaigns before casting your vote.
Meet the candidates by watching the video below!
Womxn's march returns to PSU
Thousands of protestors gathered at Portland State's Park Blocks for the 2019 Portland Womxn’s March and Rally for Action.
The march highlighted speakers and performers who advocated for numerous rights, including immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights and more!
Watch the march below!
Sex + Chocolate
Sex and chocolate!
The event was filled with exactly that. Different panels of experts and specialists explored topics of sexual health, consent and sexuality with some chocolate!
Watch the video below!
Do you have S.A.D.?
The weather is changing and your mood might be too.
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes as a result of the changing seasons. Individuals can experience a lack of interest in activities, trouble sleeping, feelings of hopelessness and various other symptoms.
Discover resources and treatment options below!
Illuminating Interpersonal Violence and Consent on Campus
Illuminate PSU, a program focused on preventing relationship and sexual violence, serves as an on campus resource for all Portland State students.
With the intent to educate the public, they offer trainings, events and panel discussions on topics such as consent and being a bystander.
Get involved today!
Vanguard Reads Cringey DMs
Valentine's Day may be over but the cringey DMs never are.
Watch Vanguard editors read some of the worst pick-up lines sent in by PSU students!
Vanguard designers hard at work: come see us in action!
Spring term press conference with PSU President Rahmat Shoureshi. We’ll talk tuition, Neuberger renovation and more. Stay tuned!
Pokemon Go in the Park Blocks
Pokemon Go players gathered for Community Day in the PSU Park Blocks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today's featured pokemon was Mareep.
ASPSU debates part 2! Presidential candidate, SFC, and senate candidates. Stay tuned.
ASPSU SFC debates. Only one candidate is present, unsure where the other 5 are. Stay tuned!
❄️ FLAKING NEWS ❄️
Portland State campus is dusted in snow,
Not a creature is stirring—
Not even a crow!
Midterms getting you down?
Well, you're about to get even lower when you bend down to pet a whole pack of short-short-short-legged low-riding CORGIS!
Pet the corgis now til 6 pm in Smith Memorial Student Union Pkwy North 101.
Portland State Programming Board also brings you massage, free snacks & coloring 💚🐶💆🏽♂️