• Philadelphia wins first pennant since 2009

    Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu On March 2, 2019, Bryce Harper signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. At the time, his 13-year, $330 million contract was the richest in MLB history. He had decided to move on from his original team, the Washington Nationals, because he wanted to win championships. While this contract…

  • Parkland shooter is spared the death penalty

    Alexis Rinere – Staff Writer  arr5887@psu.edu On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz killed 14 students and 3 staff members in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and wounded 14 others. Cruz was arrested on the day of the shooting and attended his arraignment hearing the next day. In March 2018, prosecutors requested…

  • Reading with the Beacon: The Shining

    Madison Meeks – Media Director  mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Doubleday Books A spooky hotel, a horrific past, and a child’s psychic abilities: “The Shining” is a book for readers who love horror stories. “The Shining” written by famous author Stephen King was published on January 28, 1977. The book is based on King’s past stay at…

  • “American Horror Story: NYC” first impressions

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: FX (Spoiler Warning) “American Horror Story” is an anthology series that was released on October 5, 2022. The anthology was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck, who also created “Glee” in 2009.  The series has returned with its eleventh season called “NYC”.  The season started on…

  • Avian flu strikes Omaha zoo

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu An Omaha Zoo has closed multiple exhibits due to the death of a pelican infected with avian flu.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said that one of their pink-backed pelicans passed from a highly pathogenic avian influenza. Soon after, another pelican became ill and was euthanized.  As a…

  • Local Eats: Ichiban

    Courtney Balcombe – Sports Editor clb6264@psu.edu Photo Credit: Yelp @Arka A. Whether you like Chinese food, sushi, or even Pad Thai, then Ichiban, located on Buffalo Road, is the place for your next take-out or dine-in dinner plan! While the restaurant is not new to Erie, many people still do not know what it is.…

  • SGA members discuss ideas for repurposing Lilley Library

    Mason Bennett – News Editor mxb5302@psu.edu Student Government Association members met for their general meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20, and discussed ideas for repurposing John M. Lilley Library. During the open forum, Vice President Luke Warner invited students in attendance to provide ideas regarding the repurposing of sections within the library on campus. “The gentleman…

  • University Park speech by Gavin McInnes cancelled due to protests

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  Penn State was scheduled to host Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes at a speaking event on Monday, Oct. 24, until conditions were deemed unsafe due to students protesting the event. Less than an hour before McInnes was supposed to speak, the event was canceled due to a “threat of escalating…

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