• Paramore announces new album

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Atlantic Records Pop-punk band Paramore announced to the music-listening public that their new album “This is Why” will be released on February 10, 2023. This announcement came with the release of this album’s title track and its respective music video. The Nashville-based group has not released any…

  • We want you to vote for your future

    Alexis Rinere – Contributing Writer arr5887@psu.edu With the midterm election less than a month away it is more important than ever to research and learn about the candidates we will soon be electing. Alongside Josh Shapiro, the democratic nominee running for PA Governor, John Fetterman is the Democratic nominee running for the United States Senate.…

  • Buffalo Bills take a win against Pittsburgh Steelers

    Joel Wilson – Contributing Writer jnw5443@psu.edu ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – As the October 9 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills approached, the football world prepared to watch Josh Allen dominate the Black and Gold. Their expectations came to fruition in impressive fashion. The game did not begin ideally for Buffalo. The Steelers won…

  • Is spray on clothing an innovative or fleeting fashion trend?

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu If you ask someone about the latest Coperni collection, you will more than likely be met with a confused look. Launched in 2013, Coperni is a Parisian brand attempting to modernize French style. Their most recognizable pieces are their solid gold handbags, glass purses—called the Swipe—and now, their spray-on…

  • What is the Lion’s Pantry?

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor  nuc5002@psu.edu Halfway through this semester, some Behrend students might be running out of their meal plans. While this is indeed an issue, many people have problems when it comes to asking for assistance in this field. Food insecurity can be very tough to discuss, but what if I told you…

  • Sick, twisted, terrifying, “Monster: A Jeffrey Dahmer Story”

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Netflix (Spoiler Warning) “DAHMER – Monster: A Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is a limited series produced by Netflix and Ryan Murphy, the creator of “American Horror Story.” The series retells the sick, twisted, and terrifying story of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer, during the years from 1978…

  • Club Showcase: RAK

    Photo Credit: Random Acts of Kindness Welcome to the Club Showcase where every week we highlight one of the many extraordinary clubs you can join as a Penn State Behrend student. Today, we are focusing on Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). To learn more about this club, let us go to our discussion with the…

  • Reading with The Beacon: “Look Back”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Viz Media “Look Back” is a one-shot manga written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto that received an American physical release in September. Originally published online in July 2021, this one-shot is considerably different from anything else that Fujimoto has released thus far. When compared to the more…

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