Flu cases surge on campus
Positive tests increase by 44% from last year
by Brady McCracken
President Trump’s expanded travel ban postpones enrollment for admitted students
Visa appointment delays prevented six students’ arrival for the spring 2026 semester
by Kalena O’Connell
COLUMN: Lund Family Hall embodies family, familiarity and fellowship
The Beacon’s breakdown of the hall’s December events
by Emily Friesen
Pioneering Pilot Joe Etzel leaves grand legacy
Etzel was a student-athlete, coach and athletic director
by Kaeden Souki
‘Unmatched: The Team That Changed the Beautiful Game’ tells story of legendary Pilots women’s soccer team
The upcoming documentary traces the 2005 team’s impact on the women’s game, from Merlo Field to the world stage
by Maggie Dapp
COLUMN: The shenanigans of Villa Maria Hall
The Beacon’s breakdown of the hall’s November events
by Brady McCracken
UP authors launch book on liturgy, healing and trauma from Catholic sex abuse crisis
“Liturgy in the Shadows of Trauma,” co-authored by professor David Turnbloom and three alums, made its UP debut Feb. 2
by Kaylee Monahan
‘Know Your Rights’ training event to be held on Jan. 29
The event will take place in the Brian Doyle Auditorium from 5-7 p.m.
by Kalena O’Connell
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