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Horror: Originality Among the Slop
Editor’s note: The following article includes brief mentions of suicide, sexual assault, and bodily mutilation. Reader discretion is advised. Horror is experiencing a resurgence in our zeitgeist. In 2026, the... The post Horror: Originality Among the Slop appeared first on…
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The Death of the Natural Soundscape
An undermourned casualty of time is the morning soundscape of childhood: waking to tweets and trills, lying in bed or walking outside to listen to nature’s vivacity — thousands of... The post The Death of the Natural Soundscape appeared first on Vanguard .
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The Mysterious Allure of Shirtzenpants
Portland, with all its numerous connotations attached to the city, is known for more than its age-old reputation of being weird and a complete nightmare for the average conservative. Its... The post The Mysterious Allure of Shirtzenpants appeared first on Vanguard .
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The Spooky Origins of Halloween’s Most Iconic Animals
Nothing represents the Halloween season quite like its quintessential animals. Go down any neighborhood in downtown Portland, and you’re bound to see a lawn with a massive spider web splayed... The post The Spooky Origins of Halloween’s Most Iconic Animals appeared first on…
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Halloween Eats, Treats and Coffee
Portland is a city with no lack of thematic eateries for the Halloween season. BYOB (bring your own broomstick) and take a flight of different bites around the city, starting... The post Halloween Eats, Treats and Coffee appeared first on Vanguard .
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PSU ACCE program gets nearly $8 million research grant
Portland State University has received a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor, aimed at improving and expanding the school’s Access, Connect,... The post PSU ACCE program gets nearly $8 million research grant appeared first on…
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Halloween Happenings
Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 29 – 904 Northwest Couch Street The three-hour event show promises table-side magic, tarot readings, a variety show and nonstop live entertainment. The event offers chaos and... The post Halloween Happenings appeared first on Vanguard .
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Vanguard on Vinyl: Adéla’s “Prima”
Glitz, glam and grittiness: Adéla’s debut album “Prima” throws you into the life of a hungry popstar who will stop at nothing to etch her name into stardom. The Slovak... The post Vanguard on Vinyl: Adéla’s “Prima” appeared first on Vanguard .
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The Subjectivity of Meaning In Kapoor’s Artwork
Anish Kapoor, born in 1954 in Mumbai, India, is a world renowned artist, from representing the United Kingdom at the 44th Venice Biennale to winning the Turner Prize a year... The post The Subjectivity of Meaning In Kapoor’s Artwork appeared first on Vanguard .
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Staying Safe In The Red Zone
Editor’s note: The following article includes mentions of rape, sexual assault and other violent crimes. Reader discretion is advised. Halloween is on a Saturday this year, creating a ‘Halloweekend’ holiday... The post Staying Safe In The Red Zone appeared first on Vanguard .
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Music as Resistance: The Growing Art of Mariachi
Mariachi, an art form of expression and resistance, is becoming heavily incorporated into the Portland music scene through newly assembled groups and performances citywide. Some Portland schools are now including... The post Music as Resistance: The Growing Art of Mariachi…
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New Food Truck Pod Stirs Up Flavorful Offerings Near Campus
A new food truck pod, Sip and Forage, has recently opened near Portland State University. Marketed on its website as a “curated gathering of Portland’s finest food trucks,” the 13-truck... The post New Food Truck Pod Stirs Up Flavorful Offerings Near Campus appeared first on…
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The Republican Identity Is In A Crisis
Oregon voters have big decisions to make with the upcoming 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3. There are many positions up for grabs, like three seats for Portland’s District 3... The post The Republican Identity Is In A Crisis appeared first on Vanguard .
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Gen Z and Workplace Etiquette
In recent years, employers have become frustrated with Generation Z (also known as Gen Z) for lacking skills necessary for workplace success, such as communication, conflict navigation and professionalism. Already... The post Gen Z and Workplace Etiquette appeared first on…
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New art building opens on PSU campus: “PSU students deserve a space like this.”
After 24 years of need, 18 years of conceptualizing, 12 years of intense planning and nearly two years of construction, the new Jordan Schnitzer School of Art + Art History... The post New art building opens on PSU campus: “PSU students deserve a space like this.” appeared first…
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Dear Freshman, this is GEN ED
Dear Freshman, Welcome to Portland State University! I applaud you all for deciding to pursue higher education. This leap of faith in yourself will be one of the most... The post Dear Freshman, this is GEN ED appeared first on Vanguard .
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Fantasizing of Vulnerability
Dazed reported in October 2025 that men’s dating profiles were asking for a woman who is “slightly autistic,” or who has “a touch of the tism.” The qualifier is the... The post Fantasizing of Vulnerability appeared first on Vanguard .
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What Your Tuition Pays For
College tuition is a heavy burden for most students, but it keeps universities running. Portland State University tuition mainly covers operating costs, such as classes, professors salaries and access to... The post What Your Tuition Pays For appeared first on Vanguard .
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Nymphs, Cities and Innovators: How PSU Buildings Got Their Names
Portland State University has undergone numerous name changes since its opening in 1946. It was established as the Vanport Extension Center, but also known as Vanport College. It was renamed... The post Nymphs, Cities and Innovators: How PSU Buildings Got Their Names appeared…
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Guide to PSU: Who’s Who
President Ann Cudd Since 2023, Ann E. Cudd has served as Portland State University’s President. She received her education at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a master’s in Economics and... The post Guide to PSU: Who’s Who appeared first on Vanguard .