Mary Murphy  Managing Editor  mem6812@psu.edu Effective August 30, 2021, Penn State implemented changes to its standing Title IX policy in accordance with federal regulations.  According to the updated policy, discrimination on the basis of sexual identity and/or gender identity is prohibited. Additionally, a former rule that states that any individual who refuses to submit to…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu Penn State Behrend is facing several issues with student parking on campus, which include students refusing to buy parking passes and residential students parking in the commuter parking lots. These issues may seem minor but actually have a direct impact on many students in a variety of ways.  A parking…

Spencer Finley Business & Science Editor sjf5814@psu.edu On September 10th, the Associated Press published an article detailing plans put forth by the Pennsylvania Republican Party to initiate a “forensic investigation” into reports of fraud in the 2020 election.  This partisan reexamination of the established results of the 2020 Presidential Election would require the personal information…

Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu After recent events involving an Edinboro University student, the staff of the Behrend Beacon believes students should know how to report to Penn State Behrend’s University Police and Public Safety, UPPS. According to Behrend’s website, UPPS is responsible for the protection of and service to the students, faculty, staff, and…

Amy Love Business & Science Editor aml7458@psu.edu According to authorities, on September 1st Brain Laundrie returned home to North Port, Florida after undertaking a cross-country van trip with fiance Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito. Strangely enough, Laundrie returned home alone without sharing the whereabouts of Petito, causing her parents to later report her missing on September 11th. …

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The November election is approaching quickly, and Erie county has begun preparations for ensuring a safe and secure voting process. The county tested the voting machines on Tuesday September 21st in order to ensure that they are working properly on election day.  “We’re actually testing our ICC machines which are…

Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu October is not only Breast Cancer month but also Domestic Violence Awareness month. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture, and status. It’s not…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu Penn State University is taking the ongoing pandemic very seriously, and moving forward on consequences for students who have refused to comply with the schools testing guidelines.  PSU provides students with a variety of important resources regarding COVID-19 precautions such as free walk-up testing for students, regular vaccine clinics, enforced…