News

Media Credit: Shruthi Vijuk / The Beacon

The administration has eliminated the Title IX coordinator position in an effort to deal with the University’s $13.4 million budget deficit. Tammy Herdener will be acting as the interim Title IX coordinator while the program undergoes restructuring.

The University of Portland is tightening its belt financially due to a significant loss of revenue following the “freshman melt” that contributed to a total budget loss of $13.4 million. UP is making drastic changes to recover for the loss including two year on-campus requirement in resident halls, Cutting, reducing and combining positions in faculty and staff and more.

Living

Media Credit: Sydney Gannon / The Beacon

With finals just around the corner, it’s easy to feel burnt out. Take a study break and try baking these three holiday recipes from the newest “Get baked with The Beacon” to get in the holiday mood.

Undecided on buying the new Pokémon games? Following years of controversial development decisions, longtime fans are diving into the new Pokémon titles with cautious optimism. The Beacon weighs in on whether "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet" live up to the series' full potential.

Chances are you have met or at least heard of Chivon Ou - an impressive individual working to create an inclusive community at UP, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Read about Chivon’s story and how through their own struggles they tirelessly work to bring resilience, strength and compassion to the UP community.

Sports

Photo credit: University of Portland Athletics, Matt Keenan

The Portland Pilots Men’s soccer team was dealt a tough blow as they lost in double overtime to the University of Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 3. This loss marked their final of the season as they are now out of the NCAA tournament.