William Seekamp

Voting open for ASUP elections March 31 to April 3

In spite of the commotion and chaos caused by the coronavirus, ASUP elections will be open on Engage from Tuesday, March 31 at 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3. 

University of Portland benefactor Amy Dundon-Berchtold dies

Amy Dundon-Berchtold, a key supporter and benefactor of the University of Portland died on March 16. At this time the cause of death has not been released. 

Ireland summer program canceled after low enrollment

Studies Abroad has canceled its program to Ireland this summer because it did not meet the minimum enrollment. This is the second program slated to run for this summer that has been canceled after the Morocco program was canceled last month.

Men's basketball drops home finale against LMU 66-58

In their final home game of the season, the Pilots lost in a nail biter to the LMU Lions 66-58, extending their losing streak to 12 games and sliding to 9-20 on the season and 1-13 against the WCC. 

Morocco program canceled after students fail to pay by deadline

The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation has canceled the Morocco study abroad trip scheduled for May because not enough students paid by the deadline.

Paper copies of New York Times return to campus

Physical copies of The New York Times are now being offered in a rack outside of the library after the service was on hold for most of last semester. 

Mack's Market and bookstore charging for paper bags

This change is one of many new Oregon laws that took effect Jan. 1, 2020. One of the most notable laws is a ban on single-use plastic bags and a $0.05 fee on recycled paper bags.

Second half scoring explosion gives USD 77-67 win over Pilots

The Portland Pilots fell 77-67 to the San Diego Toreros on Saturday, falling to 9-11 on the year. They’re now 1-4 in West Coast Conference play, extending their losing streak to three games.

Students from Hawaii speak out on conflict at Mauna Kea

For some of UP’s roughly 400 undergraduate students that reside in the state of Hawaii, the conflict at Mauna Kea is complex and polarizing. After nearly 130 days, the protests are still going and, according to a Hawaii News Now article, the cost of government agencies’ responses has surpassed $10 million.

New Grotto installed near Bell Tower

Many Physical Plant workers, a truck hauling a trailer and a lot of coordination were needed last Thursday when the University of Portland installed a Grotto in the Marian Garden located next to the Bell Tower and the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. It came to fruition after nearly a year of planning and work. There will be a blessing and dedication of the Grotto following the 8 p.m. Mass on Nov. 24.