• Tuition prices on the rise

    Alanna Gillis  Opinions Editor amg7393@psu.edu Tuition prices are on the rise yet again for many colleges in the United States. “Several institutions have already announced tuition and fee hikes for next year as high as 4.7 percent, while also raising prices for meal plans and housing — which, at public four-year universities, are already higher…

  • Online companies need to take more responsibility for the content that they allow on their platforms

    Spencer Finley Politics Editor sjf5814@psu.edu Recently, digital broadcasting giant Spotify has come under criticism for its lack of moderation of its platform. The cause of the recent controversy was podcaster and former wrestler Joe Rogan, who had an anti-vaccine doctor on his show as a guest and who has been the subject of controversy for…

  • Minnie Mouse in a pantsuit

    Abby Lipscomb In celebration of Disneyland Paris’ 30th anniversary, beloved character, Minnie Mouse, received a wardrobe change. Instead of her iconic white on red polka dot dress, she was restyled in a black on blue polka dot pantsuit. This design was not only for the anniversary, but also made to celebrate Women’s History Month that…

  • Letter from the editor – Lydia

    Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu Hi! My name is Lydia Glenn, and I am one of the News Editors at the Behrend Beacon. I am a junior here at Behrend with a major in English and a minor in Biology. I love the study of literature and the English language and have decided to make…

  • Delta adjusts to new policies, but airline staff has concerns

    Chantel Rodriguez Staff Writer Cvr5570@psu.edu  After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised the isolation requirements for individuals who test positive for Covid or have had close contact, Delta airline attendants question the risk for workers and travelers going back to work. The CDC recommends that a ten-day quarantine is no longer necessary, and…

  • Paramore Headlining When We Were Young Festival

    Nathaniel Clark Staff Writer nuc5002@psu.edu On January 18, the music listening community was introduced to LiveNation’s When We Were Young Festival. Originally painted to be a one-day event, October 22 to be exact, When We Were Young Festival appeared to be beckoning to the millennial and early Gen Z crowd with a lineup consisting of…

  • BVZ Radio

    Courtney Balcombe Creativity Editor clb6264@psu.edu   Many students may not know about the BVZ Radio station Penn State Behrend which is located on the first floor of Kochel. However, no matter a student’s major, anyone may join BVZ Radio either through the class COMM 3, or the BVZ Fast Track Program. This semester, BVZ Radio…

  • Adele postpones Las Vegas shows

    Amy Love Opinions Editor aml7458@psu.edu On January 30, Adele indefinitely postponed her Las Vegas residency. Her show was “Weekends with Adele” and she was scheduled to perform every Friday and Saturday, starting January 21 to April 16 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. This would be her first live gig after her six-year hiatus.  There…

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