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Media Credit: Shruthi Vijukumar / The Beacon

After seven years at the University of Portland, Director of the Moreau Center for Service and Justice, Laurie Laird, left UP on Nov. 4, 2022. Laird’s role at the Moreau Center has yet to be filled but the new Executive Director of Mission and Ministry Fr. Peter Walsh will oversee the role in the meantime.

After being under construction this summer, the Diversity Center celebrated its grand opening along with an exhibition in the inaugural Global and Grateful Gallery on Nov. 14.

Living

Media Credit:  Kimberly Cortez / The Beacon

The sun has shifted from the balanced Libra into a new sign this month. As we ushered in the rainy Portland weather, on Oct. 23 the Sun officially moved into the sign of Scorpio — a sign known for its intensity, perceptiveness and a quiet assurance of power.

International education week is usually buzzing with events hosted by the International club (I-club) in collaboration with multiple cultural clubs throughout the week. This year’s celebration will look a little different as it returns to its roots, bringing back the 50 year long tradition, International Night, open to the public on Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Quiet side of commons.

Sports

Media Credit: Andrew Gotshall / The Beacon

For the first time since 2013, the women’s soccer team suited up for a post-season game. On Nov. 12 the Pilots took on the Arizona State Sun Devils at Merlo field. Portland beat Arizona 3-0 to progress to the next round of playoffs.

Opinion

Submission from Chiara Profenna.
Media Credit: Emma Sells / The Beacon

OPINION: DEI Editor Chiara Porfenna has learned that her identity as a Latina has no guidelines — ever evolving as she learns more about herself and what being a Latina means to her.

OPINION: While working a catering job this summer, staff writer Riley Martinez learned about the various dynamics between work culture, labor and love. In the end, work should be rooted in love — a literal labor of love, he writes.

OPINION: Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday for some, especially those who have struggled with an eating disorder. Multimedia Editor Emma Sells has compiled a list of what they have found helpful from that can help others get through the holiday.

Staff Updates

Media Credit:  Kimberly Cortez / The Beacon

The Beacon was recently recognized in two national journalism competitions: The Pacemaker Awards and The Pinnacle Awards. 

The Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards were awarded to current DEI Editor Chiara Profenna. She placed in two categories involving multimedia. In the Interactive Graphic category, she won second place for the interactive timeline she did in this piece about the history of women at UP. In the Multimedia Story category, she won for her profile on Larry Wiggins, a UP staffer who plays a killer bass in his off-hours.

The Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards were also awarded to current News & Managing Editor Kate Cuadrado. In the Story of the Year/Breaking News category, she won third place for this story about a student protest.

Congrats to both staffers who won an award! For more information about the other awards given to Beacon staff and alumni, check out our staff blog

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The Beacon Editorial Board

Brie Haro: Editor-in-Chief.

Kate Cuadrado: News and Managing Editor.

Emma Sells: Multimedia Editor.

Lulu Heffernan: Living Editor.

Wilder Isom: Sports Editor.

Michael Lang: Opinions and Faith Editor.

Janea Melido: Senior Reporter and Copy Editor.

Kimberly Cortez: Community Engagement Editor.