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The Beacon
In many situations, victims of sexual assault are forced to endure not only the trauma of the assault itself, but also the judgments that follow. Their appearance, choices and circumstances become the focus of the conversation. This not only discourages them from speaking up, but also reinforces a culture where accountability is often misplaced. As individua
The Beacon
Voting is an essential and basic duty of the electorate, and is especially important now as our democratic norms are eroding. We all need to be better informed and take part in the democratic process. After the elections, I invite you to engage locally by joining me and a state representative as we unpack the midterms, discuss the importance of your particip
The Beacon
What the young dishwasher didn’t know then was that decades later, he’d be known as Fr. Edwin “Ed” Obermiller, entering his 32nd year at UP as the pastoral resident of Kenna Hall. And through weekly tater tot nights and home-cooked meals, he still uses cooking to connect with hall residents.
The Beacon
Earlier this fall, I received an email from an unknown address with instructions to find an envelope in a hidden location. In any other scenario, this would be cause for suspicion and likely get no response from me. But journalists are inherently curious. And what was this journalist to do but investigate?
The Beacon
Reviewing all of Pilots athletics from Sept. 25 - Oct. 8. The dao of soccer: women's team stagnates while men's team is officially declared "back". Volleyball keeps the momentum going and Pilots cross country keeps their pace as well. More on Pilot Pit Stop 6.
The Beacon
Rumors of another on-campus dining hall have just been settled, but the university’s announcement included an unsavory detail students did not expect.
The Beacon
While students take time off during fall break, Facilities Services staff are hard at work as Buckley Center and several other buildings undergo necessary refurbishments.
The Beacon
What happened to Drake Maye? Did he lose his mojo? I think there’s more to Maye than meets the eye, and we can learn from him. Yes, he has played some terrible football this year. But when Maye went back to the locker room after every game and looked in the mirror, he did what others would not: He persevered. He took accountability. And he proved everyone wr
The Beacon
On Sept. 20, MEChA de UP and the Ethnic Studies Club hosted “Ride with MEChA,” a social event designed to bring community members together and engage with Chicano culture. Students and families were invited to see lowriders and browse vendors’ tables at the on-campus gathering.
The Beacon
The U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings have proven to be influential in prospective students’ application and decision-making process. Every year, the report evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities for their academic quality and graduate outcomes.
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