Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88 on April 21. He suffered serious health issues this year, but the death came as a shock following an Easter ...

This spring, I went to New York City for the ProCon 2025 National College Media Conference with The Beacon. I found myself among exceptional writers, photographers and editors from student ...

On April 16 at approximately 9:18 p.m., Schoenfeldt, Fields, Haggerty & Tyson Halls, as well as part of the surrounding neighborhoods, lost power, according to Portland General Electric. Neighboring ...

A beacon is a constant light in the dark, serving as a guide, metaphorically, for those who are struggling to find their way. With that title comes great responsibility to do the right thing even when ...

At the University of Portland, the work of leaders from smaller, student-led clubs and organizations — like the Womxn of Color (WOC) Club — often goes unrecognized. The campus community’s attention ...

As graduation season approaches, soon-to-be graduates are making the most of the sunshine and campus blooms for their graduation photos. In addition to grad pics, there are more tasks seniors can ...

Regardless of April’s rain or shine, cozying up on a couch or bench with a book makes for a great pastime. From fantasy novels to poetry collections, the literary worlds to get lost in are endless.