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Faith, family and UP: Fay Beeler shares her story

UP’s interim director of Physical Plant talks about Mother Teresa and conquering her fear of flying

Fay Beeler's life philosophy can be summed up with a single human expression. "Something as simple as a smile can impact everyone that you meet," Beeler said. Beeler regularly practices her philosophy in the Physical Plant, where she works as the interim director. Full story

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IN A BIND: Library renovations spell complications for all

Tyson Hall garage will be converted into book storage

When renovations to the Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library begin in May, so will a difficult chapter in academic life at UP: The University will be without a library for 14 months, including the entire 2012-2013 academic year. Although some library services will be available during the renovation period, those involved directly with the project acknowledge that the disruption will affect almost everyone on campus. Full story

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Overcrowded classes highlight need for new Rec Center

Fitness classes in Howard Hall filled beyond capacity

Some Howard Hall fitness classes are often so crowded that instructors are forced to send students into the hall to work out. "For the majority of the time I have to send at least one group out in the hallway," kickboxing instructor and senior Erica Jornlin said. Full story

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Home run genius visits campus

Greg Rybarczyk, the creator of ESPN’s Home Run Tracker, visits campus this Wednesday to discuss his technology

Albert Pujols slowly rounds the bases after blasting a home run and ESPN helpfully displays the distance the ball traveled on screen. Any baseball fan is familiar with the sight, but is likely to take such a seemingly minor detail for granted. For those wondering how such a technological feat is accomplished, the answer will be available on campus Feb. Full story

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Good food, masks and music: a recipe for Carnaval celebration

Students gathered in St. Mary’s Student Center last Friday to celebrate Fiesta de Carnaval and share Latin American culture

Last Friday, UP students got out their dancing shoes for some live music and good company to welcome the Fiesta de Carnaval on campus. UP got a taste of Latin American tradition and culture with a carnival in Saint Mary's Student Center thanks to Movimiento Estuiantil de Chicanos de Astlan (MEChA) and Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society. Full story

‘Trees’ fill Buckley Center Gallery

Artists behind the “There was a tree” exhibit share the secrets behind their methods

UP is surrounded by trees. It should be obvious enough, but in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to let the beauty of nature go unnoticed. Sometimes all it takes is a look at nature through somebody else's eyes to get that kind of appreciation back. Full story

Where have all the candidates gone?

Even unopposed candidates require minimum 10 percent voter turnout

With ASUP elections in less than a week, candidates are running unopposed in all races except for one: ASUP secretary. However, all candidates must still receive votes from the student body to be elected into office. "The candidates have to get 10 percent of the campus to vote for them," incumbent CPB Director Sean Ducey said. Full story

Pilot in the Spotlight: Kevin bailey

I met with freshman guard Kevin Bailey to talk to the school's first ESPN top 100 recruit about why he chose the University of Portland and how he would survive on a desert island. Q: Out of all the schools that recruited you, why did you choose UP? A: I didn't want to wait behind older guys. Full story