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Written by Anthony P Stine   
Far from a mandate

The 2010 ASPSU elections have come and gone, establishing a firm place in the history of the university as an example of student apathy and the failure of reason. As students are probably aware, junior Katie Markey was elected student body president for the 2010-2011 academic year, and will assume her office in June.

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Written by Brett Campbell   
Editor's Letter

This year has been an eventful one for the Rearguard.

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Written by Wael Elasady   
A line in the sand

The Frohnmayer Report recommends that the Oregon State Board of Higher Education convert the state’s three largest universities into autonomous public corporations similar to OHSU. Under this model, an unelected governing board would be given authority to oversee all university operations, set tuition rates and admissions standards and manage all costs and revenues.

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Written by Jarrod Johnston   
Cave Story (Wii Ware)

Once upon a time, there lived a man in Japan by the name of Daisuke Amaya. He was a somewhat eclectic fellow, and he grew up playing and loving videogames. One day, he decided to give this whole “videogame developer” thing a shot, and sat down to create a game he would really like.

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Written by Nicholas Kula   
I'm Just Here for the Pussy
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Like a giant, pathetic, fur-laden zephyr, the Oregon Cats Classic Show has come and gone; just like dander in the wind, maaaaaan.

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Written by The Rearguard   
Katie Markey ASPSU President-Elect

If Katie Markey had to describe herself in one word, it might be “inquisitive.” “I like to know a lot of things, and I like to know who you are as a person rather than just who you are as ‘This is my job,’ ” said Markey. “It’s like my mission in life to learn as much as I can, and ask questions.”

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Written by Christen Valentine   
Ten summer movies not to miss

Summer already? Soon it’ll be time to chuck those clunky art and bio textbooks for Jonathan Safran Foer’s new tome, chase down the elusive ice cream truck, and silently envy the kids young enough to scream in the fountain at Waterfront Park. Summer in Portland is infinitely preferable to Portland in winter, but those sticky, hot days are gonna get to you, and when that happens, duck inside for a big-ass cinematic spectacle. The movies might suck, but it’s not like you have air conditioning.

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Written by Rett Mutchler   
University of Portland Bans Sale of Bottled Water

Bad news, Portland State - we just got one-upped in sustainability by another university, and a private one at that. We ought to be ashamed.

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Written by The News guys   
ASPSU Politicians Turned Real

Now that we are done accusing ASPSU for being irrelevant, the time has come to point out why you should still vote in the upcoming student election.

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Correctator

If you don’t think my comic is funny, don’t hang it on the wall of your cubicle.

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The Sky is Not Falling

Is ASPSU over-reacting?

March 2010 | Anthony P. Stine

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ASPSU's Evolving Perspective

At the onset of the restructuring debate, ASPSU President Jonathan Sanford succinctly summed up ASPSU’s position when he told the Rearguard, “No corporate takeover!” It’s been interesting to watch the evolution of ASPSU's position as the debate has ...

March 2010 | Anthony P. Stine

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PSU Restructure: Just the Facts

It seems that there is as much misinformation as there is information being circulated about the proposed restructure. Thankfully, the Rearguard has you covered....

March 2010 | Anthony P. Stine

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Restau-rant: BBQ-Tips

Portland hosts thousands upon thousands of transplants. I meet them everyday between my classes and work. We have only so many people who were not only conceived, but who were also born in Portland, OR. Like ...

March 2010 | Chris Nye

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Movie Review: John Krasinski’s Brief Interviews With Hideou

Although best known for his role on The Office, Krasinski’s directorial debut, Brief Interviews With Hideous Men (out on DVD March 16) addresses darker issues than Jim Halpert would ever ...

March 2010 | Christen Valentine

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Everyone’s a Critic

Last month, the Vanguard found itself in the midst of some controversy, allegedly having censored criticism on its ...

March 2010 | Rett Mutchler

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Sex Advice

Since March is National Clitoris Awareness Month (huh?), I thought we’d take a moment to reflect on the beauty and importance of this pleasure ...

March 2010 | Caroline Knecht

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