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Music at Noon: Beo String Quartet
This post was originally published on October 29. Last Thursday, the Music at Noon Series hosted the innovative and eccentric performers the Beo String Quartet. Featuring violinists Jason Neukom and Andrew ‘Gio’ Giordano, violist Sean Neukom, and cellist Ryan Ash, the performance lasted roughly an hour and presented seven compositions. Before attending the concert, I…
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Judges and Justices seek retention in PA General Election
This post was originally published on October 29. On Nov. 4, 2025, Pennsylvania will hold its general and municipal elections. In local elections, residents are facing a decision regarding whether to retain a number of state judges across multiple courts. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state. It is made…
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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to sign a yearly…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide first time users…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend Theater Club is putting…
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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…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
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. She is currently running for the House of…
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The Fate of the Fate of Ophelia: A Review of Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 15. There’s no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the music industry. With eleven previous albums under her belt, not counting the Taylor’s Version remakes, her twelfth, The Life of a Showgirl was extremely anticipated by Swifties, radio channels,…
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