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Nov 11, 2024 | 
psuvanguard.com | J.J. Christensen |Sophie Concannon
In 1992, Henry Ross Perot Jr. was drafted into an independent presidential run. The Texan Businessman and billionaire had, at the time, gained some political notoriety for throwing his wealth around. He had, two decades before, hired a private militia to free employees of his company who had been taken hostage in Iran. The operation—titled, HOTFOOT (Help Our Two Friends Out Of Tehran)—had thrust the serial entrepreneur into the political spotlight.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
psuvanguard.com | Milo Loza |Cory Elia |Sophie Concannon
Happening SoonShop for FreeResource Center for Students with ChildrenMar. 8, 10 a.m.Free for studentsFind gently-used clothing—as well as toys, houseware and more—for yourself and your children for freeBoard Game NightSMSU CafeteriaMar. 8, 3 p.m.Free for students Hang out with the weekly group to play games and make friendsMeasure for MeasureLincoln Performance HallMar.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
psuvanguard.com | Milo Loza |Sophie Concannon
Walk Winter FestCramer Hall, room 345Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.Free for studentsWalk with Uplift for the Winter Light Fest. Hot cocoa and hand warmers providedPersonal Problems5th Avenue CinemaFeb. 10, 6 p.m.Free for students Bill Gunn’s experimental film captures real lives with chaotic charm, shot on a videocassette recorder. Radical Dreamscape Vision Board NightWomen’s Resource CenterFeb. 12, 3 p.m.Free for studentsA radical reimagination of success.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
psuvanguard.com | Isaiah Burns |Sophie Concannon |Joan Brown
Midway through November, every resident in University Pointe had their apartments entered by a team of maintenance workers. Their contract? Uninstall all traditional locks and replace them with a smartphone-controlled digital system. Previously, all residents had key fobs supplied by the building. This had been the system for years. Madison Harms—a resident in the student apartment complex—described her experience during the lock changeover. “They only gave us 24-hour notice of entry,” she said.
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Oct 26, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Laura Kowall |Sophie Concannon
In 2018, the Portland State Vikings initiated their move to Hillsboro Stadium as their primary venue. This decision initially arose due to the renovation of Providence Park, and later because of scheduling conflicts with professional soccer teams—the Portland Thorns and Portland Timbers—who also call the facility home.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Alyssa Anderson |Madison Cecil |Sophie Concannon
These days, it is typical to see a line out the door and down the block when walking past the Portland State Food Pantry. The pantry temporarily moved from its old location in the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) basement and into Green Zebra’s old space at 1704 SW Broadway. As they await the remodel of their previous space, the number of students served has increased exponentially. Last year, approximately 70 students served per day.
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Sep 21, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Alyssa Anderson |Sophie Concannon |Dylan Jefferies
Editor Note: PSUFA announced a breakthrough in their negotiations with the administration. Earlier sentiments of an impending impasse have shifted, as PSUFA revealed in an official statement on Sept. 19 that they have reached a tentative agreement with the administration. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this development by following us on Instagram @psuvanguard. We will provide ongoing coverage on this evolving story.
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Sep 7, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Sophie Concannon
Hey! My name is Alberto, and I am the photo editor for Portland State Vanguard. I started working for Vanguard as a contributor during my freshman year in the fall of 2021. In the winter of 2022, I was hired as the international editor before eventually transitioning to my current role in the summer of 2022. I started photography through an elective course during my junior year of high school and became hooked on cameras, content creation, photography, videography and anything multimedia-related.
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Aug 31, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Laura Kowall |Chris May |Sophie Concannon
A week before their 2023 campaign kicks off, Portland State’s football team finds itself in the hands of their seven newly-elected team captains. Between them, they bring 20 seasons of knowledge and communication of the game of football to help the team towards its goals.
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May 17, 2023 | 
psuvanguard.com | Laura Kowall |Justin Grinnell |Sophie Concannon
Soon enough our days of due dates, deadlines and note-taking will come to an end, and we will need something aside from catching up on sleep to fill the time. After you’ve tended to your tomatoes growing in the garden or dried off from your swim in the river, perhaps sipping an ice-cold beer in the shade while being entertained by a group of talented young baseball players might just be your best option.
