"I didn’t know that Native people were still alive,” is a comment that many young Native Americans have been faced with many times throughout their lives. Attending a predominantly white institution ...

The Beacon recently assigned me to write a food review of Kann, a live-fire Haitian restaurant that has captured national attention, earning the title of Best New Restaurant of 2023 and securing a ...

A clip of Laurie Anderson’s "O Superman" went viral on TikTok in late 2023. The lyrics sparked emotional testimonies from users, often containing stories of their parents in reference to the “mom” ...

At approximately 2:16 p.m., Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) responded to a fire near Willamette Boulevard and Menlo Avenue. According to PF&R Public Information Officer Rick Graves, an unattended fire ...

Sarah Strong sets the volleyball. Nike Long sleeve athletic shirts include thumb slots so they do not inhibit performance. Courtesy of Portland Pilot Athletics. In July of this year, the entire world ...

The ritual sound of the bell tower chiming might not even enter the conscious mind for some. But for others, it’s a reminder of UP’s long-standing Catholic tradition. “The bell tower serves as a daily ...

The Bloomberg Research Lab, located on the first floor in Franz Hall. This is the only entrance to the lab. In 2010 the University of Portland introduced a software system to campus that would ...

Joslin Torres is a sports reporter for The Beacon. Photo courtesy of Joslin Torres. Even if you aren’t a fan of "The Crown" or don’t keep up with the drama surrounding the royals, I’m sure you’ve seen ...

Clara Ell is a freshman at the University of Portland. Photo courtesy of Clara Ell. A University of Portland freshman who reported being sexually assaulted by another student in her dorm room in ...

At approximately 7:40 p.m., a community member’s car caught fire in the main parking lot near Clark Library. Two students, Anthony Lucero and Isaac Kelly, helped the community member extinguish the ...

I grew up in a multicultural household. My mom is from Venezuela and my grandma from Puerto Rico, while my dad is from Oregon. My first language was Spanish. I grew up listening to Serenata Guayanesa, ...

Austin Rapp goes for a dunk in a game against Oregon State. Photo courtesy of Austin Rapp. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Austin Rapp is a freshman on the University of Portland men’s basketball ...