Reporters with the Portland State University Vanguard have been on the ground as protesters took over the Branford Price Millar Library. After the library became occupied by protesters, the university closed campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday morning, Portland police began to clear protesters from the building and the campus remains closed. Student journalists have provided updates on Instagram throughout the occupation. Kat Leon, editor-in-chief of the Vanguard, joins us with updates on the story and to reflect on the role of student journalists in situations like this.

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