I grew up in a multicultural household. My mom is from Venezuela and my grandma from Puerto Rico, while my dad is from Oregon. My first language was Spanish. I grew up listening to Serenata Guayanesa, ...

‘I never felt a part of the UP community’: University of Portland faces staffing issues beyond the labor shortage Staff survey shows 69% of staff do not feel like their needs are heard ...

I’ve been disabled throughout my entire time at UP, but it wasn’t until this semester that I became a full-time wheelchair user. Most students get around our small campus easily, a max 10-minute walk ...

Still trying to recover from last year’s “freshman melt,” the University now faces a projected $17 million loss because of smaller-than-expected first-year enrollment, lower retention and having to ...

The Kann experience: my night at Portland’s hottest restaurant From exceptional food to the promotion of inclusivity, Kann delivers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that diners will never forget.

Someone once said “golf is a good walk spoiled.” Commonly attributed to Mark Twain, this quote gets at the essence of my hatred of golf: so much potential down the drain. A good walk, perhaps, a ...

Austin Rapp goes for a dunk in a game against Oregon State. Photo courtesy of Austin Rapp. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Austin Rapp is a freshman on the University of Portland men’s basketball ...

Many avoid the gym out of “ gymtimidation,” a word which describes the anxiety some feel regarding the gym. Though this scene may be familiar to some, it is particularly relatable for those who don’t ...

Dyani Ananiev: UP women’s basketball’s newest first-year star First-year basketball star Dyani Ananiev has been recognized by both the WCC and her coaching staff as a force on the court.

The city of Portland has an eccentric coffee scene, being ranked the No. 4 coffee city in the United States. With coffee shops on seemingly every corner, the options for coffee feel infinite. In 2022, ...

In the midst of the pandemic, online learning is affecting students' mental health in different ways. Photo illustration by Jennifer Ng. It began with classes transitioning to online platforms and ...

A clip of Laurie Anderson’s "O Superman" went viral on TikTok in late 2023. The lyrics sparked emotional testimonies from users, often containing stories of their parents in reference to the “mom” ...