The Beacon

05/03/2025

The city of Portland has an eccentric coffee scene, being ranked the No. 4 coffee city in the United States. With coffee shops on seemingly every corner, the options for coffee feel infinite.

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05/03/2025

As President of the Society for Mexican American Philosophy (SMAP), Associate Professor Alejandro Santana and his fellow board members felt a need to bring SMAP members together.

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05/02/2025

Some Pilots spring sport teams have their eyes set on the end-of-season tournament, while others look to improve next year. As the semester winds down, The Beacon has reviewed the success of each spring sport squad.

The 2024-25 athletic year has been undoubtedly historic for sports at the University of Portland, and this spring season has brought more records, top performances and unforgettable moments to the Pilot community. As the spring semester winds down, Beacon sports writers Kaeden Souki and Aidan Hyde h...

05/01/2025

STAFF OPINION: Keep an eye on literacy narratives

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05/01/2025

“On the north side of the Franz River Campus, in an area that was expected to house a competition-ready track complex complete with a Pilots-purple race track, is now a construction site covered in 12-18 inches of gravel in an effort to level the ground.”

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05/01/2025

The River Campus track complex that was slated for completion in fall of 2019 is in a holding period with all construction halted due to an uneven building site. The University is attempting to level the ground and continues to monitor the site’s progress.

On the north side of the Franz River Campus, in an area that was expected to house a competition-ready track complex complete with a Pilots-purple race track, is now a construction site covered in 12-18 inches of gravel in an effort to level the ground.  While the complex was initially slated f...

04/30/2025

“I started the year by asking students a question: What will you make of your power? As I reflect on the year, I am humbled by the perseverance, resilience and power the UP community showed through moments of joy, hardship and celebration.”

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04/30/2025

Letter from the editor: All that is left to say is goodbye

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04/30/2025

“The cohosts of one of my favorite podcasts, “Can I Say Something,” Madeline Ford and Maalvika Bhat, are obsessed with giving what they call “BOD,” or benefit of the doubt. The pair, who obviously enjoy a catchy acronym, have put memorable words to a concept that has subtly influenced every relationship in my life. And it should be influencing yours, too.”

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04/30/2025

STAFF OPINION: Giving your people the benefit of the doubt is the factor your relationships may be missing

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04/29/2025

Rower Rachel Hester is a standout for the Pilots, being named to the FSN watchlist and rowing on winning boats. Hester’s attitude and work ethic keeps boosting the team to success.

When Rachel Hester first stepped on campus in the fall of 2022, she knew basically nothing about the sport of rowing.  “I had never touched an oar before,” Hester said. “And now here I am, three years later, just absolutely loving it.”  Three years later, Hester is a pillar of the ...

04/28/2025

MoveUp - new campus program aims to reduce waste during move-out period for years to come.

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