(The Beacon)
By PJ Marcello
Jan. 25 issue
Cleve Jones, a prominent gay rights activist, founder of the Memorial Aids Quilt and former Harvey Milk intern speaks at UP. Jones addressed Milk's influence on his life as well as the direction of gay rights in the United States and at the University of Portland.
Feb 2 issue
A string of car break-ins on and around campus hits UP when a suspect enters the Tyson parking garage and breaks into a student's car by smashing a window. Following the break-in, the thief drives through the parking garage door at about 45 miles per hour.
Feb. 9 issue
CPB successfully hosts Dance of the Decades after cancelling homecoming because of numerous alcohol infractions and hospital visits from students at last year's dance. This year, four MIPs are handed out, two students are sent back and four students over the age of 21 are sent away because of high blood alcohol content, in comparison to last year's dance where five students received MIP's, three were sent to the hospital, one student was brought into detoxification and the bar was shut down due to stolen wrist bands.
March 1 issue
Former South African President and Nobel Laureate F.W. de Klerk visits UP.
Feb. 23 issue
ASUP election results determine Brock Vasconcellos as president, Kyle Hamm as vice president, Caitlin Chu as treasurer, Sean Ducey as CPB director and Julia Balisteri as secretary for the 2012-2013 school year.
Feb. 16 issue
Mock trial earns a bid to the national tournament after placing third in a regional competition. Freshman Nic Barradas win the Outstanding Witness Award at regionals while senior and team captain Kathya Acuña places second in the same category.
March 22 issue
University of Portland loses Tami Magnett, 49, due to natural causes. Magnett was a Health Center Program Specialist for over 15 years. Students and faculty described Magnett as big-hearted, cheery and dedicated to her job.
April 5 issue
Four students compete on Wheel of Fortune for the show's "College Week." Danielle Bibbs, Jasmine Dudley, Ben Mesches and Caleb Pentecost were chosen to participate on the show after trying out on campus earlier in the semester. The episodes will be aired May 14-18.
April 5 issue
Sophomore Aaron Meyers is upgraded to fair condition after collapsing at the Schoenfeldt and Fields basketball court two weeks prior. On March 23 Meyers' heart stopped for about 35 minutes and he was in critical condition. A week later he was upgraded to serious condition and just before Easter break was upgraded again to fair condition. The campus came together to pray for Meyers at a candlelight vigil on March 29. Meyers has since recovered and returned to school.
