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An unexpected spring teaser visited Portland mid-March with clear skies and a flurry of blooming cherry blossoms. Among flying frisbees and dogs off-leash, UP students reclined beneath the trees’ pink-white petals in a moment of relaxation.
Two years ago, six students from the Latinx Student Union (LSU) had a hopeful vision for the future of cultural events at UP: create a space that brought together various cultural clubs for one night, what they called Unity Ball.
The Pilots rowing team has had a successful start to the spring season with their varsity four securing a first place finish with a time of 7:48.9 at the Sacramento State Invite on March 9 — their first win in the varsity four since the 2019 Sacramento State Invite. The Pilots followed this with a sweep at the Tacoma Tussle, winning all three races and taking home the WCC Crew of the Month award for March for their varsity four crew.
In 2020, Nevaeh Bray, a middle blocker from San Diego, California joined UP’s indoor volleyball team. But, after competing as Pilot for one and a half years, Bray suffered a serious concussion that halted her athletic career and catalyzed her decision to leave UP, unsure of what the future held for her.
Baseball:
For Liayla Pinnow, hula dancing has been a part of her culture that she's gotten to learn and share with her family. Now, as Miss Aloha of Hawai’i Club, she'll be bringing it to friends and others at the 46th annual Hawai’i Club Lū’au.
After attending the Voice for Life seminar on Monday, March 25, we are appalled at the current state of the University. When students attempted to vocalize dissenting opinions, they were silenced, shamed, and told to find a “different venue or event” to share their beliefs.
Geoff Loomis knew from the moment he set foot on the University of Portland’s baseball diamond two decades ago that Portland pride would forever course through his veins. As a student-athlete, Loomis repeatedly tasted success, earning several notable accolades that later paved the way for him to compete in the professional arena.
The plastic fish weren’t biting, and I let my paper net disintegrate into the water with defeat. I had attempted kingyo-suki for the first, though not last, time. My only consolation was that the game must be rigged.
On Monday, March 25, the student organization Voice for Life invited Monica Snyder, the executive director of the organization Secular Pro-Life, to give a talk titled “Deconstructing 3 Pro-Choice Myths.” For an example of a human rights organization outlining facts around abortion and reproductive care, see Amnesty International.
Dozens of students standing at the back of the Brian Doyle Auditorium, many sitting on the floor. A room that has a capacity of 267 people, overflowing.
You are sitting on the second leg of your trip to the East Coast. You’ve been cramped and your throat is dry from the air vent pointed at your face. You are wishing that you picked the aisle seat.
Women’s basketball:
Editor’s Note: The following piece is in response to an email sent by Fr. John Donato, Vice President for Student Affairs, on Sunday, March 24, to all UP students. The email encourages students to attend a presentation by Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life Monica Snyder titled “Deconstructing 3 Pro-Choice Myths” hosted by the Campus Ministry student club, Voice for Life.
For National Book Award Finalist Ross Gay, a major benefit of writing is getting his mom to read his work. But after reading one essay, “Braces on Adults,” Gay’s mother felt he exaggerated a childhood memory in which she reset his teeth inside of a Dunkin’ Donuts.
The Pilots' time in Kansas has come to a close after suffering a loss to the No. 4 seeded Kansas State Wildcats in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In a battle of momentum swings and physicality, the Pilots came up short to the Wildcats, 78-65.
In an ever-evolving world, we all yearn for connection. That remains a fundamental aspect of the human experience. This instinctive desire exceeds boundaries, cultures and geographical locations. Human connection and companionship is a force that propels us to seek out our tribes and to forge bonds that resonate with our values, beliefs and aspirations. Whether we find ourselves in familiar surroundings or venturing into new territories, the need for community persists, serving as a beacon guiding us through the complexities of life.
By spring semester, you’ve settled into your dorm room — there’s a white rug on the hardwood floor, a swiffer hanging from a command hook and your mattress topper is at least 1.5 inches of memory foam heaven.
College basketball in March is all about madness, and the Pilots are going dancing.
Personal stories were at the center of the Black at UP panel discussion held Feb. 28 at the Diversity Center. UP community members gathered to hear from eight panelists as they reflected on their experiences, identity and more.
