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Leslie Watanabe: a life awakened by dance – ‘It’s the only thing that made me feel alive’. A renowned dancer lives among the UP adjunct faculty. It's time for the community to meet him. by Julianna Pedone.
The Kann experience: my night at Portland’s hottest restaurant
Apr 23, 2024 · 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 spot among America’s top ten restaurants. But, as I stepped into the heart of Kann's main dining space, a lively atmosphere adorned with natural ...
‘One team, one goal, one family’ - The Beacon
Nov 8, 2023 · From the moment five year-old Nick Carlin-Voigt stepped onto a soccer pitch for the first time, it was a match made in heaven. Not one to sit on the sidelines at such a young age, Carlin-Voigt instantly got hooked on the sport. This passion followed him throughout his college journey — and a stint in a professional career — before eventually landing him …
STAFF OPINION: Why do we hate Taylor Swift so much?
Mar 16, 2022 · Internalized misogyny is the idea that women subconsciously project sexist ideals to adhere to societal standards that primarily appeal towards men. These standards include how women should behave, act, and appear. In modern terms, we can describe this phenomenon with “pick me girls” or the concept of “I’m not like other girls.”.
The voices of Pilot athletics - The Beacon
Feb 16, 2023 · For those that can’t make it to the game, broadcasters act as their eyes and ears on the ground and can provide rich detail and background for viewers. With an integral role for those streaming games, The Beacon talked to the voices of Pilot Athletics --- Angela Harrison, Jennier Mountain, Bryan Sleik and Ann Schatz -- about their careers and ...
Graduation cords explained - The Beacon
May 4, 2023 · Draped in cords of many colors, students display their UP achievements. The Beacon breaks down what the various graduation cords look like and what students had to do to earn them. The season of graduation brings about both tears and cheers. As graduating seniors take their next steps into life, many of them will be adorned in cords of many colors.
The message behind the generosity: Darlene Shiley and her
Nov 10, 2022 · The day before the ceremony, The Beacon had the opportunity to talk with Darlene Shiley about visions she has for the new Shiley-Marcos Center and her take on the importance of educating UP students for the future. Darlene Shiley and Robert Kelly at the groundbreaking ceremony of the upcoming Shiley-Marcos Center for Design and Innovation.
New hires and changes within administration - The Beacon
Sep 15, 2023 · Shifts within administration have promoted current staff while welcoming new hires. The Beacon introduces students and the UP community to new staff and faculty hires. David Mengel. David Mengel, Provost. Photo courtesy of Dan Christopherson. David Mengel has been appointed by President Robert Kelly as the next Provost of the university as well ...
Who We Are - The Beacon
The Beacon has been the student voice of UP since 1935, and is a rich campus tradition. In fall of 2016, The Beacon became an all-digital hyperlocal publication focused UP-centric news, features, sports, opinion, faith issues and multimedia. While we generally do not accept freelance articles, we enthusiastically welcome opinion pieces from all ...
Campus trees in the spotlight - The Beacon
Nov 29, 2022 · Oregon white oak. by Andrew Gotshall / The Beacon. One of the most iconic trees at UP, the Oregon white oak sprouts up in several spots on campus. Some of the largest are on the bluff, but the most prominent one stands beside the bookstore at around 50 feet, its canopy arching 90 feet across. Native to the Pacific Northwest, Oregon white oaks ...