• Cronenberg invites you to the “Infinity Pool”

    Julia Holody – Staff Writer juh644@psu.edu [Spoliers for “Infinity Pool”] “Infinity Pool” is the perfect blend of science fiction and horror. Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the film was released Friday, January 27.  I will admit, writing this review was difficult because this film left me with so many thoughts and emotions that I initially could…

  • Reading with the Beacon: “The Hate U Give”

    Madison Meeks – Opinion Editor  mvm7037@psu.edu [Spoilers] Social justice, and standing up for yourself and others: “The Hate U Give” covers these topics and more.  The book is an expansion of a short story that the author, Angie Thomas, had written in college. Thomas took inspiration from the protests surrounding police brutality, specifically around the…

  • Underrated Artist: Peach PRC

    Charlie Garner – Contributing Writer avg6206@psu.edu Photo Credit: Peach PRC Peach PRC got her start by putting together tracks in her bedroom. The 25-year-old singer started posting original songs and covers after joining TikTok in 2019. She also opened up about her job as a stripper and her issues with mental health. Her stage name…

  • The benefits of campus involvement

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu  I graduated highschool in 2020, which made me one of the oh so lucky students who got to begin their college experience in the midst of a global pandemic. Truthfully, this made it very difficult to not only meet people on-campus, but also to start feeling like I was truly…

  • I stand with the purple M&M

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Mars The past few years have been an interesting time for the Mars chocolate company. Well known for its M&Ms, the company has been rife with controversy. You expect this would be due to their use of unsafe and harmful production processes which includes the likes of…

  • Are Internet Sleuths helpful in solving crimes?

    Madison Meeks – Opinion Editor mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: imagineerinx/Shutterstock Information is crucial in criminal investigations in order to catch a suspect. In some more difficult cases investigators will ask the public for help, but in other cases, even if not asked, the public will take the case into their own hands to get information.  This…

  • Eagles and Chiefs Meet in Super Bowl LVII

    Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles met at Lincoln Financial Field to determine who would punch their ticket to Super Bowl LVII.  San Francisco won the toss and deferred to the second half. On their first possession, the Eagles found themselves on 4th down…

  • New and improved Erie Hall opening soon

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  Mvk5945@psu.edu Penn State Behrend students are eagerly awaiting the opening of the newly renovated Erie Hall, a fully redone recreational facility space. The new building is meant to serve as a complimentary complex to the Junker center on-campus, providing both students and athletes with more recreational space.  The new Erie Hall…

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