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“In what feels like quicker than the blink of an eye, UP is nearing the end of another semester. To celebrate the term’s...
12/09/2025

“In what feels like quicker than the blink of an eye, UP is nearing the end of another semester. To celebrate the term’s grand finale, reporters Kaeden Souki, Audrey Day and Rieve Randall evaluate how each sport has lived up to expectations.”

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“For many students, cleaning isn’t the highest priority. Life is intense, and it’s easy for things to slip past us when ...
12/08/2025

“For many students, cleaning isn’t the highest priority. Life is intense, and it’s easy for things to slip past us when we’re distracted, overwhelmed or just trying to keep our heads above water. But cleaning shouldn’t feel like a punishment for living; it’s a tool to reclaim control in a chaotic world.” 

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“Villa Maria Hall is notorious for its eccentric expressions of brotherhood. Some would say it’s a frat house, while oth...
12/08/2025

“Villa Maria Hall is notorious for its eccentric expressions of brotherhood. Some would say it’s a frat house, while others would just say ‘good luck.’ Discover the charm of Villa Maria’s antics that keeps its residents coming back.”

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12/08/2025

Are you looking for a gift? Join Director of Student Activities Jeromy Koffler as he presents some fun games tailored to different interests.

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12/06/2025

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“According to the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network (RAINN), one out of nine girls and one out of three women, one o...
12/05/2025

“According to the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network (RAINN), one out of nine girls and one out of three women, one out of 20 boys and one out of 33 men are sexually assaulted in cases that may or may not be reported. You may be thinking ‘I don’t know anyone who has been assaulted.’”

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“AI generated images, political messaging and profit-seeking companies: How do you even begin to distinguish what’s real...
12/04/2025

“AI generated images, political messaging and profit-seeking companies: How do you even begin to distinguish what’s real from what’s fake? In my opinion, the answer is media literacy.”

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“Following department changes, the department of theology and religious studies is offering new classes centered on non-...
12/03/2025

“Following department changes, the department of theology and religious studies is offering new classes centered on non-Christian religions. Click the link in our bio to read more about each course.”

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“The TriMet line that services UP is scaling back activity due to budget concerns. Click the link in our bio to see how ...
12/02/2025

“The TriMet line that services UP is scaling back activity due to budget concerns. Click the link in our bio to see how these changes could affect your travel plans.”

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“As December approaches and Christmas lights illuminate campus, get a glimpse of who is behind the Christmas Tree Lighti...
12/02/2025

“As December approaches and Christmas lights illuminate campus, get a glimpse of who is behind the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and how it all began. Don’t miss the hot cocoa and carols before the tree lighting on Dec. 1.”

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“Senior environmental science major Mia Humphrey is the daughter of Brad Humphrey, who died from Richter Syndrome in 201...
12/01/2025

“Senior environmental science major Mia Humphrey is the daughter of Brad Humphrey, who died from Richter Syndrome in 2018. The Humphrey family has since established a hikathon non-profit in his honor, which has gained traction among UP students.”

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