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News

President of the Gay Straight Partnership, senior Megan McInnes, sits with students to discuss and write about how they felt after the silent protest against Fr. Paul Scalia. Photo by Elizabeth Lyons-Best/The Beacon.

The Gay-Straight Partnership on campus held a forum for students last Thursday to discuss the Scalia protest and list some issues to present to the administration in regards to diversity and inclusion. 

The Moreau Center is offering a new immersion program this year to Tanzania. In summer of 2019, students will travel to Africa to learn about environmental sustainability, women's empowerment and education.

Last Wednesday's "Building Courage UP" event hosted by two psychology professors brought around 100 students, staff, administration and alumni together to discuss sexual violence on our campus.

Former Beacon Editor-in-Chief Malika Andrews signed a contract with ESPN just two years after her graduation from UP as a regional NBA reporter based in Chicago. 

 

Living

Campus Program Board announced the fall dance theme by spelling out "Fright Night" on pumpkins outside of Franz Hall, accompanied by a smoke machine and spooky music. Photo by Emily Davis/The Beacon.

CPB's annual fall dance, Fright Night, returns this Friday with photo booths, free snacks, games and DJ Clint Kuper.

VIDEO: Senior Kyle Dela Cruz, or 'Hip-Hop Kyle,' teaches students how to bust a move in his fitness class on Tuesday nights in Beauchamp.


"Boeing Boeing," the theater department's first play of the fall season, stars a six-person cast in a comedic show based in the 1960s. The show opened last night and will run through Sunday afternoon.

Senior David Gloyd smiles at the top of the Caño Sangre hike in Vaupés, Colombia. Photo submitted by David Gloyd.

UP senior David Gloyd spent the summer as an intern with Sinergias, a non-profit organization in Colombia that serves communities affected by poverty and conflict. 


Members of UP's Chapel Choir, which performs at Sunday Mass in Chapel of Christ the Teacher, share how the choir allows them to practice their faith and show their passion for music

Opinion

Tyler Tangen, a senior at UP, shares his experiences from the Encounter with Christ Retreat.

Tyler Tangen shares his experience participating in the Encounter with Christ Retreat and encourages more students to sign up this year. 

Staff Opinion: Copy Editor and Sr. Sports Reporter Ana Clyde commemorates 'Mean Girls' in honor of one of the film's most famous lines, "It's October 3rd." 

In wake of campus talks about sexual assault, an anonymous UP student calls for the administration to hire a full-time Title IX coordinator.

 

In the days following Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, The Beacon compiled some resources for victims of sexual violence. It's never too late to ask for help.

 

 

Sports

The team celebrates with freshman Greg Tracey after first collegiate goal. Photo by Elizabeth Lyons-Best/The Beacon.

Men's soccer is ranked 11th in the country as they move into conference play after last Friday's 3-0 win against Northern Illinois. 

 

Pilot Roundup: Sports Editor Kyle Garcia gives us a breakdown of the ups and downs for Pilot athletics this past week. 


Pilot in the Spotlight: WCC Runner of the Week, Lauren LaRocco, helped the 29th ranked Pilots finish 12th overall in the Nuttycombe Invite last weekend.

Don't miss UP's Crime and Fire Log

The Beacon Editorial Board

Hannah Sievert, Editor in Chief.

Claire Desmarais, News and Managing Editor. Annika Gordon, Multimedia Editor.

Brigid Lowney, Living Editor. Kyle Garcia, Sports Editor. Delaney Vetter, Opinions & Faith Issues Editor.

Ana Clyde, Senior Sports Reporter and Copy Editor.

Natalie Nygren, Community Engagement Editor.
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