STAFF OPINION: Thank-you letter to The Beacon
(04/22/25 6:32pm)
I’ll never forget the first time I walked into our newsroom. As I looked around, I saw the smiles of people willing to give voice to the truth.
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I’ll never forget the first time I walked into our newsroom. As I looked around, I saw the smiles of people willing to give voice to the truth.
When TikTok was threatened with a ban in the United States just a short time ago, I was filled with unfathomable joy, if only for a short time. But among the many reasons not to be a fan of the app, mine might be unusual.
On April 21, a smoke detector reported smoke in a Fields and Schoenfeldt Hall basement laundry room, according to Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Michael McNerney. Portland Fire and Rescue quickly responded to the scene, but ultimately, no fire was identified, according to a post they made on X.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88 on April 21. He suffered serious health issues this year, but the death came as a shock following an Easter appearance in St. Peter’s Square hours before.
As graduation season approaches, soon-to-be graduates are making the most of the sunshine and campus blooms for their graduation photos. In addition to grad pics, there are more tasks seniors can prepare for before Commencement Day.
Regardless of April’s rain or shine, cozying up on a couch or bench with a book makes for a great pastime. From fantasy novels to poetry collections, the literary worlds to get lost in are endless.
This spring, I went to New York City for the ProCon 2025 National College Media Conference with The Beacon. I found myself among exceptional writers, photographers and editors from student publications nationwide, all learning from professionals in the field I dream of pursuing.
At the University of Portland, the work of leaders from smaller, student-led clubs and organizations — like the Womxn of Color (WOC) Club — often goes unrecognized. The campus community’s attention tends to gravitate toward larger, more well-known clubs such as the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), Filipino American Student Association (FASA), Latinx Student Union (LSU) and Hawaii Club.
A beacon is a constant light in the dark, serving as a guide, metaphorically, for those who are struggling to find their way. With that title comes great responsibility to do the right thing even when it is uncomfortable or inconvenient, as doing what is ethically right is a constant commitment.
On April 16 at approximately 9:18 p.m., Schoenfeldt, Fields, Haggerty & Tyson Halls, as well as part of the surrounding neighborhoods, lost power, according to Portland General Electric. Neighboring grocery stores Fred Meyer and New Seasons are also affected.
Every successful doubles tennis team features a strong bond established on a foundation of trust, chemistry and purpose. For the Pilots, the new dynamic duo of senior Sally Pethybridge and junior Alaia Rubio-Perez exemplifies these values.
Last fall, students in the social justice minor capstone class found themselves learning about seafarer’s rights, which pertain to workers who regularly travel by sea. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, many migrant seafarers come from the Philippines, Russia, Indonesia, China and India.
What happens when students at the University of Portland forget to return their books before graduating? For alum Robert Wright (‘66), those books travel the world for decades before winding up back at Clark Library.
Growing up in Rabat, Morocco, Yasmina Benslimane witnessed the strength and resilience of the women around her. Women who toiled in the fields with bare hands, walked miles to fetch clean water and endured forced marriages leading to lives of domestic servitude. These scenes, both inspiring and unsettling, left a lasting impact on Benslimane.
Newly elected District 2 City Councilors Sameer Kanal, Dan Ryan and Council President Elena Pirtle-Guiney visited campus on Monday, April 7, to discuss their objectives for the upcoming term and respond to campus and Portland community members' concerns.
Holy Week continues its tradition of fostering prayer and community on campus with services and gatherings planned to commemorate Christ's final days ahead of Easter Sunday on April 20.
Jane Austen’s universally acknowledged truth, “that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife,” begins one of the world’s most famous novels — and UP Theater’s much-anticipated adaptation of it.
Rebounding from their 6-3 loss against Creighton University, Pilots baseball looked forward to a regular non-conference match against Seattle University. Senior pitcher Ryan Rembisz took the mound, thinking it was a typical game. But by the game's last three innings, it was clear that this particular night was far from typical.
Running is more than just a sport for Pilots cross country and track and field freshman Hugh Kent. For him, it’s a way to connect with people and give back to the community that pushes him to compete at the highest level.
The run-off election for the remaining Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) senior class senator seat failed to reach the minimum voting percentage required for a valid election, leaving the seat vacant.