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Jane Austen’s universally acknowledged truth, “that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife,” begins one of the world’s most famous novels — and UP Theater’s much-anticipated adaptation of it.
Rebounding from their 6-3 loss against Creighton University, Pilots baseball looked forward to a regular non-conference match against Seattle University. Senior pitcher Ryan Rembisz took the mound, thinking it was a typical game. But by the game's last three innings, it was clear that this particular night was far from typical.
The run-off election for the remaining Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) senior class senator seat failed to reach the minimum voting percentage required for a valid election, leaving the seat vacant.
For Aidan Sanchez, co-president of the Filipino American Student Association (FASA), the Ate Kuya Ading (AKA) program has been a crucial part of his time at UP. AKA is a mentorship program whose purpose is to support underclassmen and give them a sense of family at school away from their families. ‘Ate’ means older sister, ‘kuya’ means older brother and ‘ading’ is the equivalent of ‘little sibling’.
With the energy students spend juggling school, extracurriculars and jobs, many will dedicate their free time to scrolling TikTok, exploring Portland or pursuing passion projects.
Alice Gates and Anita Gooding, two of three full-time faculty members in the University of Portland’s Dorothy Day Social Work Program, will leave the university at the end of the academic year. Gates, who has been at UP for 14 years, and Gooding, who joined in 2020, have played significant roles in several student organizations and faculty initiatives. While Gates is pursuing a new opportunity at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Gooding is leaving due to financial considerations.
Growing up, Alena Nguyen, co-cultural chair for the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), connected to her Vietnamese roots by watching skits about her culture. Through the vivid theatrical performance, Nguyen and many members of VSA learned about Vietnamese folklore and traditions. These productions made her feel connected to her heritage while being away from Vietnam.
The votes are in for the 2025-26 Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) Senate elections.
Before Google Docs, Zoom interviews and Slack group chats, a weekly paper called The Beacon, typed and edited on typewriters and then hand cut and pasted for layout, hit the newsstands of the University of Portland’s campus.
Years ago, junior mechanical engineering major Laney Mohr began arranging a medley of ABBA songs for an orchestra to perform but was unable to finish it. When UP’s orchestra decided to perform songs from musicals for their next concert, Mohr revisited their passion project.
For over 20 years, Villa Maria Hall and Christie Hall have come head-to-head in an annual soccer derby. The tradition will continue, with this year’s matchup taking place on April 6 at 10 a.m. on Merlo Field.
When Joane Moceri stepped into her role as dean of the School of Nursing and Health Innovations in 2015, UP’s National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) first-time passing rate lagged 4.98% below the national average. Concerned by the statistic which determines whether nursing students can become licensed registered nurses, Moceri set out to improve the program’s outcomes.
For the board members of the Native American Alliance (NAA), hosting a powwow at UP has always been a goal of theirs. A powwow is a gathering of Native American dancing, singing and celebration, and according to NAA Faculty Adviser Alejandro Santana, the last time a powwow was hosted at UP was in 2013.
According to a Multnomah County 2023 report, homelessness among older adults has increased 15% over a two-year period — and this number has only been growing.
When the Latinx Student Union’s (LSU) Unity Ball first began in 2022, it aimed to showcase different cultures on campus through professional performances and dances. While LSU has continued that mission throughout the years, this year’s Unity Ball will be the first time all dances and performances are solely student-led.
The University of Portland’s political science department is introducing three new courses starting fall 2025 in response to student concerns about limited upper-division courses.
My first semester of college was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was also one of the worst.
To kickstart our semester on posthumanism, professor Sarah Weiger asked ENG 403 students to consider something not human that both impacts our lives and identities.
Pilots women’s basketball (31-5) fell to the Villanova Wildcats 71-61 in their quarterfinal matchup of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) March 27.
UP men’s soccer players Oliver Jeppe and Wylie Trujillo were among the first players signed to Bangers FC, a new United Soccer League 2 semi-professional soccer club in Portland. Jeppe signed with the club on Feb. 24, and Trujillo joined the club on March 6.
