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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 appeared first on Vanguard .
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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 Vanguard .
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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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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 Vanguard .
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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 on Vanguard .
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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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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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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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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 first on Vanguard .
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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 .
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