• Wallen fails to make a comeback

    Abby Lipscomb Staff Writer atl5355@psu.edu Country music artist Morgan Wallen recently performed at the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music stage, after a year of staying out of the spotlight. Black country artists and others were less than pleased at Wallen’s return to the spotlight, as the year prior Wallen had come under fire…

  • Addressing body image poorly

    Amy Love Opinions Editor aml7458@psu.edu A middle school that is located in Mississippi has recently sent their female students home with a document addressed to guardians of the students. The document was titled, “Why Do Girls Suffer From Body Image?” The team of counselors at this school wanted to offer support to female students, hoping…

  • Bad plowing and the problems it causes

    Courtney Balcombe Creativity Editor clb6264@psu.edu It’s winter, we all know that Erie is probably one of the worst places when it comes to snow, but this year has been the worst. Let’s start with my neighborhood first. When they plow the street all the snow from the road piles up in front of the mailboxes,…

  • Letter from the Editor – Alanna Gillis

    Hi! I’m Alanna, and I’m one of the Opinion Editors at the Beacon. I’m a sophomore and a Creative Writing major. This is my first year at Behrend, and I’m loving it so far. In my free time I like to read and write, but I dabble in pretty much any artistic hobby that keeps…

  • Penn State’s 19th President

    Courtney Balcombe Creativity Editor clb6264@psu.edu On December 9, before finals week even began for Penn State students, the Penn State Board of Trustees announced President Eric Barron’s successor, Dr. Neeli Bendapudi. In their mass email to Penn State students, they shared that at the time she was President and Professor of Marketing at the University…

  • MLK Day Apology by PSU President

    Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu  Martin Luther King Day, which fell this year on January 17, is a holiday meant to commemorate an important figure and to reflect on the general progress we as a society have made toward becoming a more equitable and inclusive environment for all. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was one…

  • Penn State Vice President for common campuses

    Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu Recently, Kelly Austin has been named permanent Vice President for Common Campuses at Penn State. Austin has also been placed into the role of executive chancellor. Austin’s placement was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees and became effective on January 17.  Although just approved for the position, Austin was…

  • Free COVID tests now available

    Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu  The COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing battle now for nearly two years. Regular and accessible testing for coronavirus is one of the most important tools in fighting this disease and limiting its spread. The Biden Administration recently began the process of ordering and distributing a billion at-home rapid tests…

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