Kaeden Souki
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Men’s basketball upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80
Men’s basketball handed the No. 6 Gonzaga Bulldogs a stunning first-conference loss of the season, and only their second loss overall, in a 87-80 victory on Feb. 4. The victory is Portland’s first Top 10 win in school history and first win over a ranked opponent since their last victory over Gonzaga in 2014.
Pioneering Pilot Joe Etzel leaves grand legacy
Long after he coached his final game, Joe Etzel could still be found on the University of Portland baseball diamond, helping maintain the field he loved. Etzel — a former UP student-athlete, baseball and basketball coach, and athletic director (AD) — died at 87 on Dec. 28, 2025, surrounded by family in Portland. He left behind one of the most storied and significant legacies in Pilots history.
STAFF OPINION: Obedience is not patriotism
The United States exists today because of rebellion. The founders were influenced by John Locke’s social contract theory, which says that when a government infringes on the rights of its people, it is the people’s right to resist. The founders created the Declaration of Independence for this very reason: to separate ourselves from tyranny.
COLUMN: Fall sports roundUP
UP is nearing the end of another semester. While this means saying goodbye to assignments and extracurriculars, it also entails a bittersweet close to the fall sports that have motivated campus throughout this stressful term. To celebrate the term’s grand finale, reporters Rieve Randall, Kaeden Souki and Audrey Day have evaluated the performance of each fall sport.
Men’s soccer advances to quarterfinal, beats Grand Canyon 1-0
Men’s soccer will advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament after defeating the Grand Canyon Lopes 1-0 on Nov. 29. In the quarterfinal, Portland will remain at home to face Furman on Dec. 5. There will be free entry for students.
Men’s soccer to host second round of NCAA tournament
Men’s soccer punched their ticket as the No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament on Nov. 17. The Pilots ended the season with a 13-1-3 overall and 6-1-2 West Coast Conference (WCC) record, closing the season with 1-0 shutout against the Gaels on Nov. 15. Portland will host the second round of the tournament, where they will face the winner of UC Irvine vs. Denver on Nov. 23.
How philosophy professor Alejandro Santana engages with indigeneity
Since 2004, philosophy professor Alejandro Santana has introduced to students his logical fallacies unit with a distinct artifact: a glass jar of rancid grease. Santana uses this jar — in which oil and animal fat have now festered for over two decades — as a device to teach critical thinking.
How NCAA roster limit changes affects UP athletics
As a result of the House v. NCAA settlement, the Division I Board of Directors adopted changes to roster limits effective July 1...While there are new roster limits for several UP sports, these changes will be most visible in cross country and track and field, according to Senior Associate Athletic Director Jason Brough.
Men’s soccer falls to No. 9 in coaches poll after first loss
Men’s soccer fell to No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll on Oct. 28, after earning their first loss of the season. The Pilots lost 1-0 against the Santa Clara Broncos on Oct. 25.
No. 6 Pilots ward off No. 12 Toreros in conference match, win 2-1
Men’s soccer earned their second conference victory on Oct. 10 in a 2-1 battle against San Diego. They are now 2-0-1 in West Coast Conference (WCC) play with a 9-0-2 overall record.
