• MGMT strangely return with “11•11•11”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nucs5002@psu.edu On November 11, one of the weirdest album releases in a while took place. This record is “11•11•11” by the indie rock icons MGMT.  To be blunt, the history around this album is more interesting than the album itself. As the name suggests, the record was created 11 years…

  • Pittsburgh Steelers claim third victory beating the Saints

    Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu New Orleans Saints QB Andy Dalton cannot seem to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Going into Sunday’s week 10 matchup at Acrisure Stadium, Dalton was 3-13 in 17 starts against the Black and Gold. In his first start against Pittsburgh as a part of any other team than the Bengals,…

  • Overview of Mahsa Amini protests in Iran

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu  Recent protests in Iran have resulted in a global call to action for women’s rights, especially among religious nations. The protests began with the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was detained by the Iranian Guidance Patrol after wearing a hijab in a way that did not…

  • Local Eats: F&F Poke Bowl

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Are you looking to explore Asian cuisine outside of what is available at your traditional “Chinese” restaurant? Or are you looking for a fun eating experience? Well, do I have a restaurant for you. Located less than 25 minutes from Penn State Behrend is F&F Poke Bowl, this week’s…

  • Chris Evans named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive”

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  Chris Evans, the iconic actor best known for his role as Captain America in the multi-billion-dollar Marvel “Avengers” franchise, has been deemed People’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” The actor has handled his new title with grace, stating “This whole thing is tough to be interviewed about,” continuing, “It feels like a…

  • Speaker Series: Martina Edwards and the racial wealth gap

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor  nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Nathaniel Clark/ Behrend Beacon On November 10, Behrend’s Speaker Series hosted its second event of the 2022-2023 school year. The speaker chosen for this edition of the series was Martina Edwards. Edwards is well-known for being the first black woman with a seat at the New York…

  • “Tom’s Diner:” the best late fall song

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Brian Rose / A&M Records These past few weeks have been some of the most peculiar weather patterns I have ever seen on Behrend’s campus. We go from embracing 60 degrees with shorts and t-shirts to warding off wind and rain with thick coats, mittens, and scarves.…

  • Dallas Fuel sparks a Shock!

    Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer rls6117@psu.edu Photo Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Twelve teams went in, only one emerged victorious! Welcome to the “Overwatch” League Playoffs. Starting back on October 30 and playing in Anaheim, California, 12 teams solidified their spot in the playoffs, but only one team was destined to win it all. The twelve teams…

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