• 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…

    • Israel and Hamas Discuss Peace Negotiations

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 8. Last Monday, President Trump released his 20-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. With the approval of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s extensive demands await Hamas’s acceptance. While Hamas officials seemingly had no hand in the creation of the plan’s stipulations,…

    • Situation grows dire for counties as PA budget remains unpassed

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 8. As the state legislature fails to pass a budget, counties are now considering extended lines of credit along with the layoff of state workers to deal with lack of funding. Since June, Pennsylvania has run without a state budget, as concerns about increasing funding…

    • 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…

    • Israel and Hamas Discuss Peace Negotiations

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 8. Last Monday, President Trump released his 20-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. With the approval of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s extensive demands await Hamas’s acceptance. While Hamas officials seemingly had no hand in the creation of the plan’s stipulations,…

    • Situation grows dire for counties as PA budget remains unpassed

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 8. As the state legislature fails to pass a budget, counties are now considering extended lines of credit along with the layoff of state workers to deal with lack of funding. Since June, Pennsylvania has run without a state budget, as concerns about increasing funding…

    • 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…

    • Israel and Hamas Discuss Peace Negotiations

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 8. Last Monday, President Trump released his 20-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. With the approval of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s extensive demands await Hamas’s acceptance. While Hamas officials seemingly had no hand in the creation of the plan’s stipulations,…

    • Situation grows dire for counties as PA budget remains unpassed

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 8. As the state legislature fails to pass a budget, counties are now considering extended lines of credit along with the layoff of state workers to deal with lack of funding. Since June, Pennsylvania has run without a state budget, as concerns about increasing funding…

    • 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…

    • Israel and Hamas Discuss Peace Negotiations

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 8. Last Monday, President Trump released his 20-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. With the approval of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s extensive demands await Hamas’s acceptance. While Hamas officials seemingly had no hand in the creation of the plan’s stipulations,…

    • Situation grows dire for counties as PA budget remains unpassed

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 8. As the state legislature fails to pass a budget, counties are now considering extended lines of credit along with the layoff of state workers to deal with lack of funding. Since June, Pennsylvania has run without a state budget, as concerns about increasing funding…

    • 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…

    • Israel and Hamas Discuss Peace Negotiations

      Sadie Groner Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 8. Last Monday, President Trump released his 20-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. With the approval of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s extensive demands await Hamas’s acceptance. While Hamas officials seemingly had no hand in the creation of the plan’s stipulations,…

    • Situation grows dire for counties as PA budget remains unpassed

      Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 8. As the state legislature fails to pass a budget, counties are now considering extended lines of credit along with the layoff of state workers to deal with lack of funding. Since June, Pennsylvania has run without a state budget, as concerns about increasing funding…

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