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05/02/2024

STAFF OPINION: Sports reporter Aidan Hyde writes about his journey and experience volunteering as a student-manager for the NCAA Division I Pilot’s men’s soccer team.

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05/02/2024

In the summer of 2021, a task force of library assistants formed to address accessibility issues at the library. The task force actively works towards making library resources more available for students, faculty and staff with disabilities.

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05/02/2024

PODCAST: In photographer Natalie Gordon’s latest opinion piece she discusses the complexity of Laurie Anderson “O Superman”.

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05/02/2024

The 2024-2025 tuition will be increasing by 4.4% — from $54,400 to $56,800 for full-time undergraduate students. This increase is greater than last year’s, which was a 3.4% increase.

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05/02/2024

STAFF OPINION: News and managing editor Janea Melido took on a new project this year --- talking to strangers. Read her recent opinion piece to find out what she has learned and how this has changed her perspective.
https://www.upbeacon.com/article/2024/05/staff-opinion-beyond-first-impressions

05/02/2024

STAFF OPINION: Copy editor Riley Martinez has a few pressing questions ---do you think we pay enough attention to AI in higher education? And is it the right kind of attention? He doesn't think so.

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05/02/2024

Glitches with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have impacted both prospective and current college students across the country, with FAFSA filings down nearly 50% nationwide.

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05/02/2024

David Mengel is the provost and a professor of history at the University of Portland. Coming from Xavier University, where he served as dean of CAS, Mengel is no stranger to the many challenges higher education is currently facing.

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05/01/2024

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Graduating senior and Editor in Chief Kate Cuadrado reflects on her time at UP through the eyes of a reporter. She spent her years at UP as an observer, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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04/30/2024

STAFF OPINION: Photographer Esther Beaulac reflects on her time at UP. While it wasn't exactly like the movies, she appreciated the friends and memories she gained from college.

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04/29/2024

STAFF OPINION: Reporter Amelie Lavallee reflects on her experience as a first generation american. To her, being French-Canadian American hasn’t always been a smooth-sailing journey as she thought it would have been.

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04/29/2024

STAFF OPINION: Sports reporter Antonio Acosta shares his experience with dancing, highlighting the importance of letting go and going with the flow of the music.

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04/27/2024

Arches Bookhouse has cemented itself as a staple of the St. John’s community. With summer approaching, follow the wooden A-frame sign off Lombard and indulge in the recreational scholasticism Arches Bookhouse offers.

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04/27/2024

STAFF OPINION: Everyone has a special place they call home, but for Living Editor Noah Carandanis the best house will always be off Hawthorne Boulevard.

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04/27/2024

STAFF OPINION: An old, tattered photo hangs on Sports Editor Julianna Pedones corkboard – a snapshot from the past, and a daily reminder to work hard, because, to her, there’s nothing more rewarding than becoming someone my younger self would admire.

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04/25/2024

The 'Smash the Bluff' event, hosted by KDUP, brought students together for an unforgettable evening full of music. Held in the Saint Mary's Center, the event showcased music from Zyanna, As Above and Backseat Plastic.

The 'Smash the Bluff' event, hosted by KDUP, brought students together for an unforgettable evening full of music. Held in the Saint Mary's Center, the event showcased music from Zyanna, As Above and Backseat Plastic. Smash the Bluff was full of amazing local artists, student vendors, exclusive merc...

04/25/2024

STAFF OPINION: Sports Reporter Molly Bancroft shares how she finds emotional support in unlikely objects. Read on to find out what her water bottle and jewelry mean to her.

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04/25/2024

Photographer Jayme Mints argues in her recent opinion that 'The Lorax' movie serves as a captivating case study in corporate adaptation gone wrong. Despite its confusing ex*****on, it sheds light on the distinction between greed and pride.

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04/24/2024

With the end of the semester around the corner, many spring sports are wrapping up their seasons. Take a break from your studies and projects to read the last Pilots RoundUP of the 2024 spring semester.
https://www.upbeacon.com/article/2024/04/pilots-roundup-april-15-24

04/24/2024

RipCity Remix’s first season at Chiles has concluded, but students are not as interested in the team as anticipated. RipCity averaged under 50 students per game across the 23 home games at Chiles.

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04/24/2024

Franz Hall and Mago Hunt were vandalized with the words “Palestine” and “Free Palestine” at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. The incident was reported by custodial staff who were inside the building at the time the vandalism occurred.

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04/23/2024

University of Portland responds to the needs of LGBTQ+ students by announcing the opening of a Gender and Sexuality Center in Orrico Hall, scheduled for fall 2024.

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04/23/2024

Sports reporter, Emma Swett, reports on navigating the New World of NIL. Discover how student-athletes like Tyler Robertson are seizing NIL opportunities despite international hurdles, and how UP Athletics is adapting to the evolving landscape.
https://www.upbeacon.com/article/2024/04/name-image-and-likeness

04/23/2024

For the class of 2024, this will be the first time many of them have had an in-person graduation ceremony. As the graduates prepare to receive their diplomas, here are some things to remember before commencement begins.

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04/23/2024

News reporter Camille Kuroiwa-Lewis writes about the Legacy of Bob Shimabukuro, from his iconic restaurant Tanuki to his pivotal role in the Japanese American redress movement.

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04/22/2024

STAFF OPINION: Sports reporter Emma Swett's brother is two and a half years younger than her and she wouldn’t trade their relationship for the world. In her recent opinion piece she shares why.

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04/19/2024

The environment will be a hot topic this Saturday, April 20 at the 3rd District Candidate Forum, hosted by PHCC in conjunction with a UP social work class. The forum is open to all students, and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the BC Auditorium.

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04/18/2024

UP's fashion club, "We Wore That," hosted its second annual fashion show on April 14th. The theme "About Time" showcased fashion's evolution throughout the decades. A glimpse of which is captured in these photos from the celebration of style.

04/18/2024

StockUP, the on-campus food pantry that has been on pause for the past academic year, is returning to UP starting in the fall of 2024. Originally housed under DIP operations, it has now moved under the control of the Wellness Center and Care Team.

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04/18/2024

Pilipino Cultural Night is on April 20 at the Chiles Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and food will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. — a menu that includes traditional dishes such as pancit, lechon, adobo, lumpia and lugaw.

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