Spring has sprung on The Bluff. The Pilots are enjoying the sun and warmer weather on the lawns and quads of the University of Portland. Check out these photos from the Multimedia Team of The Bluff in Bloom!
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Saturday, Mar. 22 UP’s Campus Program Board hosted their annual Rock The Bluff. This year’s performers were Verb8im and Del Water Gap. Take a look at these photos from the multimedia team.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Tuesday, March 11, UP’s Gender and Sexuality Partnership hosted its fourth annual drag show in the Buckley Center Auditorium. Photographer Q Acosta captured these images from the event.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
Halfway through the 2024-25 spring semester, students traveled near and far. From Canada to California and back to Portland, take a look at what The Beacon’s Staff did this spring break!
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
Congratulations to the three winners of The Beacon’s 2025 photo competition!
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On the morning of Feb. 13, snow began to fall upon The Bluff. Our Multimedia Team captured the exciting first snowfall of the year, take a look at these frozen photos!
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Friday Nov. 22 2024 University of Portland’s College Program Board held their Bonfire on the Bluff. With Pip’s donuts and a fire for all to enjoy, Photographer Evan Guerra captured plenty of good times.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Saturday, Nov. 16, UP men’s soccer defeated Oregon State University 3-2. With goals from Connor Evans, Joe Highfield and Efe Aror the Pilots come out of the regular season undefeated in the WCC for the first time since 1989. Photographer Evan Guerra captured these moments from the final regular season game.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Saturday, Nov. 9, UP women’s soccer defeated Oregon State University 1-0, thanks to a goal from Violet Rademacher and Bre Norris’ 36th career shutout. Photographer Evan Guerra captured these exciting moments from the final game.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On October 9 the Center for Gender and Sexuality officially opened its doors to students in Orrico Hall. Take a look at photographer Evan Guerra’s photographs from the grand opening event.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
As the first half of the fall semester wrapped up, some Pilots traveled all over and some stayed right where they were for fall break. Take a peek at what The Beacon’s staff did over the break!
The Multimedia team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
With changing leaves, falling raindrops, pumpkin spice lattes and fluffy scarves, autumn has fallen upon The Bluff and the Pilots. Enjoy the bright colors and cold weather through these photographs from the Multimedia Team.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
On Sept. 27, nine former Pilots were inducted into the 2024 UP Athletics Hall of Fame for their athletic achievements. These former Pilots — Angie Woznuk Kerr, Tansey Lystad Hensley, Kory Casto, Megan Rapinoe, Eugene “Pooh” Jeter, Michelle Enyeart, David Kinsella, Lucia Butkovska and Professor Robert Duff — were honored during halftime of the men’s soccer game vs. Sacramento State before their induction at a ceremony at Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. Take a look through multimedia editor Natalie Gordon’s lens throughout the day.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down Willamette Boulevard you may have been entranced in your phone or deep in conversation with a friend. The world can be so distracting at times that we forget to appreciate the simple beauties around us. The Multimedia Team wanted to highlight the unusual beauty in the diverse posters surrounding Willamette Boulevard. Take a digital stroll through these images, you may find a poster advertising an event you’ve been to!
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
UP’s Campus Program Board welcomed students to Bikini Bottom on Friday night. Riverboat 2024 was sponge-inspired, smile-inducing and full of bubbles. Even more exciting than the dunk tank and krabby patties was the fact that Riverboat was at River Campus this year. Students bounced in an inflatable pirate ship, played games, and danced the night away.
The Multimedia team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
Clive’s Army returned Friday night to a lively Merlo Field. The Pilot men's soccer team took down the University of Washington Huskies 2-1 with goals from Sebastian Nava and Nicholas Dunbar.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
Even though overcast skies and a brief power outage threatened to rain on the parade, the multimedia team watched the Class of 2028 excitedly move into their new homes on The Bluff.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at gordonn26@up.edu
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 merch, and an energy-packed atmosphere.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at britton24@up.edu.
The University of Portland'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. Talented student designers and models brought the past and present to life on the runway. Beyond the runway, attendees immersed themselves in the fashionable festivities, exploring curated vintage and new vendor stalls. A glimpse of which is captured in these photos from the celebration of style.
Gavin Britton is the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon. He can be reached at britton24@up.edu.
After months of gloomy clouds and heavy rain, the sun finally popped out. Spring has sprung here in Portland. Check out how the UP campus comes alive with the turning of the seasons, vibrant with blossoming trees, sunny skies, and smiling students. Vibrant pink and white flowers adorn the trees, casting a cheerful glow over the pathways. Students stroll across the green lawns, enjoying the warm weather and blooming scenery. It's a beautiful time of renewal and joy on campus.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at britton24@up.edu.
