Viking_Yearbook_91

T he Vanguard became the Daily Van– guard during fall term, increasing its publication schedule to four days a week. "We're coming out twice as often this year as last year, but the job has become twice as inter– esting, too," said Chris Bristol, editor of the Van– guard. The staff of the Vanguard began preparation for going daily two years before the actual conver– sion. Both of the other universities in the state have daily newspapers. Becoming a daily college newspaper allows students to gain better experience and credentials and does a more timely job of covering the cam– pus, said Lois Breedlove, Student Publications ad– viser. PSU Student Publications produces the Daily Vanguard, the Viking yearbook and the Portland Review, a literary magazine. In spite of the pressure from the increased printing schedule, the Vanguard also walked away with first place in seven categories of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association colle– giate competition. "To win any awards in a transitional year would have been a real accomplishment. But to win the awards we did against the state's estab– lished daily papers speaks volumes about the tal– ent and hard work exhibited all year by the staff," Bristol said. The staff also received three Certifi– cates of Merit in the competition. The Portland Review also received a first place award for its 1989-90 issues in a national competition sponsored by the Associated Colle– giate Press. "We were very encouraged by the ACP's award," said Ken Angelo, assistant editor of the 1989-90 magazine. "I look forward to the future success of the magazine." The magazine produced two issues during the 1990-91 year. The daily schedule at the Vanguard wasn't the only growth in Student Publications - the Poster Shop moved from Student Development to Student Publications and changed its name to the Graphic Design Center. "The change in name reflects the increase in services the Center is providing," Breedlove said. "Moving the Center to Student Publications al– lows us to make better use of our printing equip– ment and to offer a better service to the campus community." The Graphic Design Center produces posters, banners, flyers and newsletters for student groups and university departments. The 1990 Viking was delivered on campus in September and nearly sold out by Christmas. It was the first yearbook produced at Portland State in over 10 years. "The reception from the student body was gratifying," Breedlove said. "I'm looking forward to watching the sales of that publication grow." Breedlove said the growth in Student Publica– tions was caused by increased interest in the field from students. "Sound knowledge of the commu– nications field can lead to interesting careers after graduation," she said. "Our goal is to provide the training and experience that will allow students to pursue those careers."