Starting off the new school year, UP’s Campus Program Board hosted Riverboat 2023 on the grass field adjacent to the Merlo Box Office. The event’s theme this year was 'Glow in the Dark', inspiring colorful outfits and neon themed decorations. Students enjoyed fair rides, tasty food and lots of dancing of course.
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The Bluff buzzes with excitement as the class of 2027 begins their time at the University of Portland.
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After months of rain and snow, the sun finally peeked through the clouds and Spring has sprung in Portland. Watch as UP campus comes alive with the turning of the seasons, vibrant with blossoming trees, sunny skies and smiling students.
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UP's We Wore That club hosted a fashion show titled "We Wore Jeans" in support of National Denim Day, a campaign in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Swipe through the gallery to see some iconic denim looks.
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Ever wondered how a photographer views UP campus? Scroll through the gallery to see the sights of UP through the multimedia team’s camera lenses.
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UP's Vietnamese Student Association hosted their annual culture show on April 15. Titled "My Meaning," this event centered around the meaning of being Vietnamese American, showcasing a play that dove into this topic and special performances by VSA members.
Emma Sells is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
On Tuesday April 4, the University of Portland hosted its annual Founders’ Day: A Celebration of Student Scholarship. The day was filled with exciting events like the Senior Awards breakfast and presentations of students' capstone projects.
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The University of Portland hosted its annual Rock The Bluff concert this past weekend with Dayglow as the headliner. Scroll through the gallery to see scenes from the exciting event.
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On Saturday, UP’s Hawaiʻi Club hosted their 45th annual Lūʻau complete with games, traditional Hawaiian food, dancing and live music. Scroll through the gallery to see highlights from the event.
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The UP Women's Basketball team is heading to the NCAA tournament after their WCC win earlier in the month. Scroll through the gallery to see the team as they head off to the national tournament.
Natalie Gordon is a photographer for The Beacon and can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu.
At the end of this week, snow fell down on UP campus, delighting students, faculty and even Dr. Kelly himself. Classes from Wednesday afternoon through Friday were canceled due to the snowfall.
Scroll through the gallery to see how students spent their snow days.
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UP’s business fraternity AKPsi hosted a professional clothing swap in Franz on the 16th and 17th, offering free business attire for UP students. This group’s permanent closet is also located on the 4th floor of Franz and is open to all students.
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
Final exams begin this morning, marking the end of the Fall semester at The University of Portland. Snowfall decorated The Bluff last week adding to the winter spirit as the UP community eagerly prepares for winter break .
Scroll through the gallery to witness the start of winter on campus, complete with glittering snow and holiday lights.
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Fall is well underway here at The University of Portland. Swipe through the photo gallery to witness the beauty of autumn at UP.
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Members of the UP community gathered together on Tuesday to celebrate the lighting of the Presidents' Christmas tree. UP President Robert Kelly and ASUP President Emma Fuller spoke at the event, celebrating the annual lighting of the tree.
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As finals week inches ever closer, we all can become a little too stressed. Take a break from schoolwork and unwind by scrolling through the gallery to see the furry friends of UP students.
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
To celebrate Día de los Muertos, DIP along with several clubs, departments and offices on campus created an ofrenda exhibit that honored the lives of those loved ones. The ofrendas honored those who have passed such as victims of anti-Semitism and members of the LGBTQ community who were victims of hate crimes. Students had the opportunity to make crafts that honored their loved ones and offer them to an ofrenda.
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
Happy Halloween from The Beacon!
To celebrate spooky season, Beacon staffers carved pumpkins to decorate the newsroom. Swipe through the gallery to see our festive pumpkin designs.
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
From here in Portland to the coasts of Iceland, Beacon staffers made the most of their fall vacations. Scroll through the gallery to see what Beacon staffers did over Fall Break!
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. She can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
