Pippa Massey

Mar 15, 2023 | psuvanguard.com | Pippa Massey |Joan Brown

In a progressive move, Portland State has announced the launch of a tuition-free degree program which aims to make higher education accessible to all. Beginning in the fall of 2023, the new program will reinforce the Four Years Free and Transfers Finish Free degree programs, covering the remaining tuition and most mandatory fees after financial aid is applied.

Mar 8, 2023 | psuvanguard.com | Pippa Massey |Aidan Kennelley

On March 3, 2023, President Stephen Percy held a press conference addressing several important issues facing Portland State. The topics for discussion ranged from diversity to remote learning and advice for the next president. One of the issues discussed was on the matter of whether or not students prefer remote learning to in-person classes. “We’re really trying to figure out what’s the right mix of online classes versus in-person classes,” Percy said.

Feb 22, 2023 | psuvanguard.com | Pippa Massey |Jake Johnson |Christian Poindexter |David Gillespie

In Nov. 2022, Portland voters approved ballot Measure 26-228. This measure represents a package of changes, including using rank-choice voting to give voters the power to rate candidates in order of preference. The new system also increases Portland’s City Council from five to 12 members and divides Portland into four districts, each with three elected councilors.

Feb 15, 2023 | psuvanguard.com | Pippa Massey |Taylor Such |Chloe Dysart

Valentine’s Day is a day that is celebrated worldwide as a day of love, affection and romance. It is a time when people express their love and appreciation for one another through gestures, gifts and messages. It is a time where love—or should I say commercialization—is in the air. Today, companies are capitalizing on the holiday under the charade of love, deluding the public to buy products bundled up in red and pink packaging.

Feb 15, 2023 | psuvanguard.com | Pippa Massey |Joan Brown |Dylan Jefferies

As the frequency and severity of natural disasters, human-made crises and other emergencies continue to increase, it is important now more than ever for communities to be prepared.