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Dos and Don’ts of Dorm Living
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Do’s: Go to UHRL events: Dorm residents are exclusively able to attend VikNights, community bonding events put on by the University Housing and Resident Life (UHRL). In previous years, these... The post Dos and Don’ts of Dorm Living appeared first on Vanguard .
PSU Fall Sports 101
PSU Vanguard
Editor’s Note: Since writing this piece, Hayden has accepted a position with Athletics and has moved into the Arts & Culture Editor role at Vanguard to prevent any conflict of... The post PSU Fall Sports 101 appeared first on Vanguard .
How TriMet Service Cuts Affect Student Mobility
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In 2025, the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) announced its plan to reduce service on multiple bus routes and Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) lines over the next several... The post How TriMet Service Cuts Affect Student Mobility appeared first on Vanguard .
Breaking news: SEIU 503 contract agreement reached, strike called off
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Editor’s note: As of 9:51 a.m., updates have been made to this story reflecting statements from both SEIU 503 and Portland State University administration. A tentative contract agreement has been... The post Breaking news: SEIU 503 contract agreement reached, strike called off appeared first on Vanguard .
AI Ethos: A Mirror of Society
PSU Vanguard
Within the polarized discourse of artificial intelligence (AI), students find themselves in a strange vacuum. Professional creative industries are increasing pro-AI pressures while universities are procrastinating by deferring judgment to... The post AI Ethos: A Mirror of Society appeared first on Vanguard .
Artificial Confession
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Editor’s note: “it” is used throughout this article to refer to AI and its subfields, including generative AI, to avoid anthropomorphizing the technology as it evolves. Saying our struggles out... The post Artificial Confession appeared first on Vanguard .
Artificial Intelligence in Arts Education
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, meaning primary school systems and universities have begun to prepare students for AI in educational and vocational settings. Educators face the specific challenge of... The post Artificial Intelligence in Arts Education appeared first on Vanguard .
AI in Sports Medicine: Tool or Replacement?
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Since the explosion of artificial intelligence in 2022, there have been increasing worries about the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) replacing jobs. Generative AI in particular has rapidly entered workplaces... The post AI in Sports Medicine: Tool or Replacement? appeared first on Vanguard .
Just a Little Autistic
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A viral TikTok sound says, “I like him, I like that autistic man.” Roughly 48,000 videos use it as of September 2026. Women post about their boyfriends throwing sticks at... The post Just a Little Autistic appeared first on Vanguard .
PSU Needs to Change Its AI Policy
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Recent college graduates have expressed dissatisfaction with artificial intelligence (AI) at their graduation ceremonies. The University of Central Florida, the University of Arizona and Middle Tennessee University have all experienced... The post PSU Needs to Change Its AI Policy appeared first on Vanguard .
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