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(04/07/21 10:53pm)
In a year marked by movie theater closures and halted film production, many people’s movie going experiences have been less than ordinary. Now, on theme with the rest of this past year, the 2021 Oscars season is shaping up to be anything but conventional. The awards show has often drawn criticism for its lack of diversity, with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite trending in 2019 and sparking conversation on how the industry could do better. Now, it seems that things are changing. For the first time in its nearly hundred-year history, the Oscars nominated two female filmmakers for Best Director, the very first Asian American for Best Lead Actor, and the first film for Best Picture with an all-Black production team. The barrier-breaking Oscar nominated 2021 films can mostly be found in the Best Picture category, each with their own star power.
(04/06/21 8:35pm)
University President Fr. Mark Poorman has appointed Austin De Dios as editor-in-chief for the 2021-22 academic year.
(04/06/21 6:29pm)
Several members of the University of Portland mock trial team are heading to the National Champion Tournament for the first time in club history. There are around 2,000 teams at different universities across the country, and only the top 48 make it to nationals, according to the team’s coach, Perry Kantor.
(04/06/21 1:20am)
Ever since I was little, I’ve found joy in making to-do lists. I always liked to make them as detailed as possible, so I had more items to cross off, which would make me feel more accomplished at the end of the day. Before I had too many responsibilities, my to-do lists would look something like this:
(04/05/21 5:09am)
This week in Pilot's athletics, the men’s soccer team won a match 15-0, the rowing team won the varsity four race at the Portland Invite, and the baseball team went 2-1 in their series against St. Mary's.
(04/03/21 7:17pm)
In 2009, the Gender Sexuality Partnership — then known as the Gay Straight Partnership — applied and became UP’s first ever club focused on sexuality. This was a big moment for LGBTQ students at UP, particularly after multiple attempts for similar clubs were shut down by the University for conflicting with the school’s Catholic values.
(04/03/21 6:44pm)
Approximately 30 University of Portland students lined the sidewalk of Willamette Boulevard with signs supporting survivors of sexual assault at a demonstration at the main entrance of campus March 31. Drivers in cars honked in support as the group captured the attention of many passing by the solidarity protest.
(04/03/21 12:24am)
One of the University’s utility vehicles went missing at approximately 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 28. The physical plant vehicle is a green and yellow 2018 John Deere Gator, with an estimated value of over $20,000, according to Campus Safety Director Sara Westbrook. It was taken from a shed behind Villa Maria Hall, along with two leaf blowers.
(04/02/21 7:34pm)
Updated April 8 at 5:33 p.m.
(04/01/21 10:26pm)
There are some things about the future that are unknown. Will flying cars be a real thing, can humans set up a colony on Mars, or will there ever be world peace? These are all possible things that may happen one day but are, for now, speculation. However, there is one thing that science is sure about: Earth’s climate is changing and the damage will be irreversible by 2030. This is why we all need to act now and it needs to start at the top. University of Portland is not only an influencer toward student behavior, but also the community that it is a part of. UP needs to set an example about being climate conscious and take much needed steps towards reducing its carbon footprint.
(04/02/21 12:13am)
Last summer, sitting on her porch soaking in the sun just after finishing up her remote work for the day, Sydney Livingtson’s phone rang. She sat in shock as the voice on the other end of the phone mumbled on, until she heard the words, “Stage 2 Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin's Lymphoma.”
(03/31/21 5:23am)
Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most celebrated weeks in the Catholic liturgical calendar. For UP Campus Ministry, the ability to gather and celebrate will be especially meaningful because the arrival of COVID-19 last spring forced them to cancel their in-person masses and services.
(03/31/21 3:13am)
The Beacon invited all candidates to share what they hope to accomplish if elected in the spring 2021 election. Here are the responses from the candidates who wrote in.
(03/30/21 4:06am)
This week in athletics, the women’s soccer team beat San Diego and the men’s tennis team beat No. 62 ranked Gonzaga. Here is everything you need to know from the past week.
(03/28/21 5:30pm)
Growing up in Hawaii, I often didn't have much choice in selecting my television programming. Most of the programs I was interested in took place during the middle of the day while I was at school or before I woke up and my family didn’t have cable television nor a DVR system. For example, Jeopardy! aired while I was driving home, and my favorite baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, would play while I was learning about matrices in my Algebra 2 class. This meant I missed several events other kids across the country could have witnessed live, such as James Holzhauer’s historic winning streak or Clayton Kershaw’s famous no-hitter.
(03/26/21 5:30pm)
Dear UP Community,
(03/27/21 1:24am)
When the University of Portland was first established in 1901, its student body was entirely white men. In 1951, the UP opened its programs to women for the first time. Now, 70 years later, women make up 61.5% of UP’s undergraduate student body and 46.1% of undergraduate students identify as nonwhite.
(03/25/21 11:57pm)
There’s over 830 students currently living on campus. Multiply that number by roughly 2-3 meals a day and then multiply that number by 7 days a week. That’s over 11,600 take-out meals being served each week, and that’s on the low end of the range. Now imagine the sheer amount of garbage associated with those same 11,600 meals.
(03/25/21 11:37pm)
The usually-gloomy Portland days are getting longer, the skies sunnier, and spring fever is setting in. So, what does a COVID-safe spring look like? UP students need a way to let go, relax, and enjoy the sunshine after a long week of stressful midterms, but even though COVID-19 cases are beginning to drop, it’s still important to stay safe and distant. The Beacon put together this list of 10 fun outdoor things you can do in Portland while staying COVID-safe.
(03/25/21 5:39am)
The decision to hold UP’s 2021 commencement virtually left many graduating students and their families disappointed. In an attempt to address this, the University will be hosting a Pre-Commencement Graduate Recognition Event outdoors on May 7.