• How to use the Lion’s Pantry

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…

    • Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals

      Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…

    • From the Archives: In Defense of Habit

      In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…

    • The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief  Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…

    • The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is Kicking Off

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is kicking off this week at the Erie Blasco Library! The sale will last from Oct. 16-18, and be hosted inside Blasco’s Admiral Room. Market times will be held from 10-6pm, 10-4pm, and 9-3pm, respectively. Featuring a diverse…

    • How to use the Lion’s Pantry

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…

    • Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals

      Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…

    • From the Archives: In Defense of Habit

      In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…

    • The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief  Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…

    • The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is Kicking Off

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is kicking off this week at the Erie Blasco Library! The sale will last from Oct. 16-18, and be hosted inside Blasco’s Admiral Room. Market times will be held from 10-6pm, 10-4pm, and 9-3pm, respectively. Featuring a diverse…

    • How to use the Lion’s Pantry

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…

    • Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals

      Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…

    • From the Archives: In Defense of Habit

      In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…

    • The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief  Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…

    • The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is Kicking Off

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is kicking off this week at the Erie Blasco Library! The sale will last from Oct. 16-18, and be hosted inside Blasco’s Admiral Room. Market times will be held from 10-6pm, 10-4pm, and 9-3pm, respectively. Featuring a diverse…

    • How to use the Lion’s Pantry

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…

    • Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals

      Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…

    • From the Archives: In Defense of Habit

      In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…

    • The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief  Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…

    • The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is Kicking Off

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is kicking off this week at the Erie Blasco Library! The sale will last from Oct. 16-18, and be hosted inside Blasco’s Admiral Room. Market times will be held from 10-6pm, 10-4pm, and 9-3pm, respectively. Featuring a diverse…

    • How to use the Lion’s Pantry

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…

    • Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals

      Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…

    • From the Archives: In Defense of Habit

      In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…

    • The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief  Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…

    • The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is Kicking Off

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. The S-Book Tacular Book Sale is kicking off this week at the Erie Blasco Library! The sale will last from Oct. 16-18, and be hosted inside Blasco’s Admiral Room. Market times will be held from 10-6pm, 10-4pm, and 9-3pm, respectively. Featuring a diverse…

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