STAFF OPINION: Memes are the political cartoons of our era
(09/25/24 9:00pm)
Bright Green. Lowercase imposed Arial font. One word. And no, it’s not “brat” — it’s “kamala.” You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it.
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Bright Green. Lowercase imposed Arial font. One word. And no, it’s not “brat” — it’s “kamala.” You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it.
As the fall season soon approaches, Pilots are reveling in the last days of Portland sunshine. UP now welcomes drizzly and overcast weather, making the possibilities for your daily fit check that much better.
As a newly 21-year-old, I feel as if I’ve been given the keys to the castle (freedom at last).
When students open UP Mobile, the University of Portland’s all-in-one campus app, they usually see things like lost ID cards, furniture sales and dining hall menus. While the app is useful for everyday tasks, finding important campus safety resources can take multiple clicks, making it harder to use in emergencies.
StockUP, the University of Portland’s food pantry, has permanently reopened this fall semester after a temporary pause due to restructuring. The pantry now operates from a new location in the lower level of Orrico Hall, offering students non-perishable items such as bread and pasta.
While the Buckley Auditorium isn’t as large as the United Nations or World Economic Forum, over 400 members of the UP community packed the room in eager anticipation for Vandana Shiva, the University of Portland’s 2024 Zahm Lecture guest speaker.
Lexi Bacon, a second-year nursing student, thought she had everything set for her sophomore year at UP. She shipped her car from California to Portland on Aug. 6, expecting to use it throughout the school year.
The days are getting shorter, the trees are losing leaves, and yet, early September’s heatwave has Portlanders begging for fall to arrive sooner. As you wait for the rain to fall upon us, The Beacon staff have compiled the best cozy and spooky show recommendations to bring autumn into your home.
Annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the achievements, contributions and histories of the Latinx diaspora in the United States.
Students sitting against walls and on benches, with their backpacks strewn on the floor. Many read from papers. Others talk aloud to themselves as if memorizing vocabulary and definitions.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been interested in what happens to us when we spend too much time on social media. X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook are spaces where people can connect with each other. But they’re also hubs for misinformation and groupthink.
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter pleading guilty to fraud charges, Glossier becoming the WNBA’s first beauty partner, the NWSL’s new collective bargaining agreement.
Legends of the Pilot Athletics program will be celebrated on campus Sept. 27 as nine former Pilots are inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame class, the University announced Sept. 6.
On Sept. 8, the University of Portland’s School of Nursing and Health Innovation (SONHI) will hold a mass for 2018 alum Melissa Jubane at 4:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher.
Malika Andrews ('17), the nationally acclaimed sports journalist and host of ESPN’s “NBA Today” and "NBA Countdown," will return to The Bluff on Monday, Sept. 16 for an exclusive interview event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium.
Last January, Student-Led Unity Garden (SLUG) president Emma Niemela returned from Christmas break ready to start building the club’s long-awaited greenhouse — only to discover the materials had been delivered to the wrong location.
Rather than announcing sweeping new initiatives or major projects, President Robert Kelly used this year’s convocation to highlight the university's recent achievements and set his priorities for the future. In response to concerns over financial challenges, Kelly announced a financial town hall on Sept. 30, where Vice President for Finance & Operations Eric Barger will outline plans to navigate the fiscal hurdles.
In two months, many UP students will have their first chance to vote in an election with both presidential and congressional races on the ballot. Voting for the first time can be daunting, especially for college students who are balancing classes and extracurriculars on top of learning how to vote.
At 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, Portland Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run near N. Willamette Blvd. and N. Westanna Avenue.
Swap out your Pilot purple for Barbie pink this weekend at Pilots After Dark and ASUP Films’ free screening of “Barbie.” Barbie and Ken will grace Shipstad field this Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m..