• Club Showcase: Behrend Political Society

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Welcome to the Club Showcase where every week we highlight one of the many extraordinary clubs you can join as a Penn State Behrend student. Today, we are focusing on The Behrend Political Society. To learn more about this club, let us go to our discussion with the club’s…

  • Pennsylvania Senate race coverage

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu The Pennsylvania Senate race has drawn national attention this year, with candidates Dr. Oz and John Fetterman running a tight race. The Senate currently has a 50/50 split, with all ties being broken by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, meaning this Senate seat has the power to flip the majority…

  • Bladee continues his no-miss streak with “Spiderr”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu  Photo Credit: Hendrik Schneider/YEAR0001 On September 30, Swedish musician Bladee, real name Benjamin Reichwald, released his seventh studio record “Spiderr” on all streaming platforms. The release of this album comes less than seven months after his previous release “Crest,” a collaborative effort with fellow Drain Gang/YEAR0001 artist Ecco2k that…

  • Rihanna confirmed for Halftime Show

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Instagram @badgalriri Music sensation Rihanna has confirmed that she will be the artist performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show. Next Year’s Super Bowl will be held in February in Glendale, Arizona. Roc Nation, Rihanna’s label, released a statement confirming the singer’s performance at the Super…

  • Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Photo Credit: Daniel Cole/AP Colombian recording artist Shakira is set to stand trial in Spanish court following allegations of tax fraud. A Barcelona court has ordered that the music star must appear in court for six alleged tax crimes, totaling €14.5m, an estimated $14m. If found guilty, Shakira will…

  • Reviews “Don’t Worry Darling”

    Julia Holody – Contributing Writer juh664@psu.edu (SPOILERS INCLUDED) Olivia Wilde’s second feature film “Don’t Worry Darling” first piqued my interest when I learned about the drama surrounding the film. Wilde had an affair with her co-star, Harry Styles, had a nasty public feud with the leading lady, Florence Pugh, and had issues with actor Shia…

  • Reading with The Beacon: “I’ll Give You The Sun”

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu “I’ll Give You The Sun” by Jandy Nelson follows the lives of a set of twins, Jude and Noah, through the ups and downs, and as they grow apart and have their separate lives. “I’ll Give You The Sun” is perfect for anyone who loves to be taken on…

  • “Game of Thrones” reignites its reign with “House of the Dragon” Pt. 1

    Courtney Balcombe – Sports Editor clb6264@psu.edu Before approaching the Iron Throne at King’s Landing, one must acknowledge the cautionary yellow hazard sign: “Warning: Risk of Impalement.” While fans were disappointed with how the HBO series “Game of Thrones” (“GoT”) ended its eight-season  run, many were excited to return to the land of Westeros when HBO…

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