Since their founding in 2019, the Womxn of Color club (WOC) has been working to provide a safe space for students of color and allies at UP. After facing challenges getting the club off its feet during the pandemic, the leaders of WOC are finding their voice on campus.
As a Holy Cross institution, UP is incredibly religiously diverse — only 32% of the freshman class identify as Catholic. The Beacon spoke to a few non-Catholic students to get a glimpse into their lives and experiences on campus.
The University of Portland is home to a wider variety of trees than you might recognize. A concise overview of some of the most prominent hopes to point out a number of interesting things to think about when walking throughout campus.
On Nov. 19, Black Student Union unveiled a year’s worth of work on their first annual Night of Excellence. Centered around identity and acceptance, the event aimed to uplift Black voices and highlight their incredible work on campus and off.
Native American Heritage month is in full swing. To commemorate the celebration, Indigenous students and faculty from the Ethnic Studies Department and Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) hosted a panel in the newly opened Diversity Center. Discussion was centered around topics of decolonization, settler colonialism, injustices, Indigenous joy and resources.
Meet the new Executive Director of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Peter Walsh. There's more than meets the eye with Walsh. Creating a safe space on campus for all students is his mission during his time on campus.
Ever wondered what goes on at the Portland Book Festival? Read on to see how students found out about it, what it was like and why it might be worth attending.
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