Portland’s historic men’s soccer season concluded on December 6, 2025 with a 1-0 NCAA Tournament loss to Furman. This was the first time the Pilots have hosted the quarterfinals.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
On Nov. 29, 2025, the Pilots defeated Grand Canyon University 1-0 in an NCAA Sweet 16 matchup, advancing to the Elite Eight. Forward Joe Highfield whose status was uncertain due to an ankle injury, entered in the second half and scored the game-winning goal shortly after being subbed in.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
The Pilots advance to the next round after defeating the Denver Pioneers in a game that went through two overtime periods and ended in a 5–4 shootout on Nov. 23, 2025. Their next match will be against Grand Canyon University at Merlo Field on Nov. 29.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
The Pilots played against Warner Pacific on Nov. 11, 2025 in the Chiles Center and come out on top with a final score of 107-26.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
Highlights of the best photos, graphics, and even a comic produced by The Beacon's multimedia team in October.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
Last week, The Beacon staff dressed up in costumes during their Thursday meeting. Check out some of their creative looks.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
Fall is well underway at the University of Portland. Take a look at how our photographers captured the seasons changing colors.
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
The Beacon's staff shares photos from their fall break. Take a look at what they all did!
Evan Guerra is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at guerra28@up.edu.
Photographer Sarah Knight-Weiss illustrated this comic, capturing a familiar stuggle for many college students.
Pilot-purple moving bins and sunny weather welcomed the Class of 2029 on move-in day this year. Photographer Evan Guerra captured these photos of the first-year Pilots moving onto campus.
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Over the past academic year, The Beacon’s Multimedia Team has covered a wide range of stories. Each photographer has chosen their two favorite photos from the year. Enjoy this look back on a news-filled year.
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Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22 to support environmental protection and beauty. The Beacon called upon the Pilots to share their Earth Day photos. Enjoy these submissions.
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On April 5, the academic quad was filled with music and fun by KDUP’s annual concert, Smash the Bluf. This year's artists included Not Your Ex Lover, Chris Clark Johnson, and Heather and the Starlettes. Photographers Q Acosta and Sarah Knight-Weiss were on the scene. Take a look at their photos!
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On April 6, models, patterns, and lights hit Chiles Center in the form of the We Wore That Fashion Club’s annual fashion show. The theme this year, Pattern Clash, fostered creative, patterned outfits. Photographer Q Acosta captured these photos from the event. Take a look!
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Spring has sprung on The Bluff. The Pilots are enjoying the sun and warmer weather on the lawns and quads of the University of Portland. Check out these photos from the Multimedia Team of The Bluff in Bloom!
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On Saturday, Mar. 22 UP’s Campus Program Board hosted their annual Rock The Bluff. This year’s performers were Verb8im and Del Water Gap. Take a look at these photos from the multimedia team.
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On Tuesday, March 11, UP’s Gender and Sexuality Partnership hosted its fourth annual drag show in the Buckley Center Auditorium. Photographer Q Acosta captured these images from the event.
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Halfway through the 2024-25 spring semester, students traveled near and far. From Canada to California and back to Portland, take a look at what The Beacon’s Staff did this spring break!
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Congratulations to the three winners of The Beacon’s 2025 photo competition!
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On the morning of Feb. 13, snow began to fall upon The Bluff. Our Multimedia Team captured the exciting first snowfall of the year, take a look at these frozen photos!
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