The University of Portland community eagerly greets new Pilots, welcoming the class of 2026 to The Bluff. Follow along as Beacon staffers explore the action across campus.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at sells23@up.edu.
University of Portland Air Force ROTC Detachment 695 hosted their first Dining-out since 2019. A formal military dinner where Cadre, Cadets, and guests build comraderies, recognize Cadets' achievements, and Commissioning Cadets receive their 2nd Lieutenant ranks or "Butter Bars". This year they had the opportunity to listen to a Medal of Honor Recipient and former Army Ranger, Leroy Petry.
Kaleb Bang is a photographer for The Beacon. He can be reached at bang22@up.edu.
Latinx Student Union hosted the first annual Unity Ball on Saturday. Held on the quiet side of the Commons, festivities included dancing, music and food.
Ryan Reynolds is a photographer and videographer for The Beacon. He can be reached at reynolds24@up.edu.
UP's Hawaii Club hosted the annual Lu'au again for the first time since 2020.
Kaleb Bang is a photographer for The Beacon. He can be reached at bang22@up.edu.
After a two year pandemic-induced hiatus, UP's Program Campus Board hosted Rock The Bluff featuring Remk, Grouplove, and Neon Trees.
Emma Sells is a photographer for The Beacon. She can be reached at sells23@up.edu
Andrew Gotshall is a photographer and videographer for The Beacon. He can be reached at gotshall24@up.edu.
Ryan Reynolds is a photographer and videographer for The Beacon. He can be reached at reynolds24@up.edu.
Despite a night-long battle with the Pilot House sound system, UP's first drag show was a success. Hundreds gathered for Pilots After Dark on March 12 to see an electric show from Poison Waters and friends Carlos Ramirez Quezda Meesha Peru, Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Cody Wojahn Inanna Miss as well as UP students Carter Wolff and Chivon Ou. The show was organized by the Gender and Sexuality Partnership (GSP) club. Many in the crowd agreed that this first drag show on campus should not be the last.
The Campus Program Board hosted the "Into the Jungle" dance on Saturday at the Leftbank Annex near the Moda Center. This was the first dance officially hosted by CPB since February 2020. Did you attend the dance? See if you made it into our gallery!
Ryan Reynolds and Gavin Britton are photographers for The Beacon. The Multimedia Team can be contacted via crowder22@up.edu.
Pilots indoor volleyball opened the West Coast Conference today at the Chiles Center with an impressive win against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Pilots won 3-0, with set scores 25-20, 25-17, and 25-19.
Bulldogs controlled the beginning of the game, but Pilots quickly took the lead and maintained it until the end. Highlights of today’s game include 11 kills from junior Jayde Harris, 13 assists from junior Noelani Helm, and 12 digs picked up by junior Grace Zilbert for Portland.
With an exciting start to the conference, the Pilots have hit the road for Malibu to play against the Pepperdine Waves today.
Sadie Wuertz is the Sports Editor for The Beacon. She can be reached at wuertz22@up.edu.
Uprooted from its traditional stomping grounds of River Campus, Riverboat was held behind the Commons featuring a "boardwalk attire" theme. Despite the odds, and increasing COVID-19 restrictions, the Campus Program Board was determined to see the party set sail.
Did you go to Riverboat? See if you can spot yourself in the photos!
The multimedia team can be contacted at crowder22@up.edu.
Fair weather, warm hearts and open arms greeted students as they returned to the Bluff from a COVID-induced hiatus. Join the multimedia team as they explore the new faces and old grounds of UP.
The Multimedia Team can be reached at crowder22@up.edu.
In honor of Earth Day, we have compiled a gallery featuring some of our staff's favorite shots of our home planet. Enjoy and remember to recycle!
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Sunshine and cherry blossoms have returned to The Bluff. Take a journey through the lenses of our multimedia team and experience the serenity of Portland in the spring.
The multimedia team can be reached at crowder22@up.edu.
Frigid temperatures and high precipitation brought snow to The Bluff. Students embraced the snow and the accompanying days off in various ways from dawn to dusk. Click through the gallery to see how the Multimedia Team captured these activities.
The Multimedia Team can be contacted at crowder22@up.edu
Days have shortened and leaves have fallen. We've retreated to our homes while the cold, dark and rainy days loom just beyond our doorsteps. Gone are the lively blues and greens of summer, replaced by the vibrant warm tones of fall.
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Members of the University of Portland Army and Air Force ROTC programs conducted a 24-hour vigil at the Praying Hands Memorial on campus in honor of Veterans Day.
Ryan Reynolds is a photographer for the Beacon. He can be reached at reynolds24@up.edu.
Not even a global pandemic could deter Halloween enthusiasts from decorating their properties. Click through the gallery below for a look at striking Halloween decorations.
On Wednesday night, Mesa Redonda, Campus Ministry, French Club and German Club collaborated for a celebration of Carnaval in Dundon-Berchtold Hall. Carnaval is a Western festive season that takes place before Lent. In a celebration of cultures around the world, students were invited to partake in homemade Carnaval masks, jewelry making, games and snacks from around the world.
Friday night, the Pure Space was filled with '70s flower children, '80s glam rockers, '90s grunge stars and 2000s celebs. CPB’s annual Dance of the Decades was a raging success as students danced the night away under a twirling disco ball and glittering metallic streamers. When not on the dance floor, students took glamour shots in the photo booth, snacked on hors d'oeuvres and branded themselves with sparkling temporary tattoos. Although the 2020’s have arrived, the past was alive and well last night.
On Wednesday Jan. 29, The Beacon celebrated Student Press Freedom Day with a special photo booth for our student readers. As students filled St. Mary’s for EspressoUP, some took a quick coffee break to join in on the celebrations.
