• Reading with The Beacon: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Stephen Gammell / Scholastic  Stories that cause people to jump in fright: ghost tales are told on spooky nights. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” by Alvin Schwartz is a book of short horror stories perfect for anyone that loves a creepy tale late at night.…

  • ACT Scores reach their lowest in over 3 decades

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu This year’s average American College Test, ACT, score was a 19.8 out of 30—the first time it has dipped below 20 since 1991.  Researchers believe that this is one of many signs that the COVID-19 pandemic has truly impacted education. The average senior in high school would have been…

  • Speaker Series: Marie Yovanovitch former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu On Wednesday, October 12, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch came to Penn State Behrend. During her discussion with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned, an associate teaching Professor of Political Science, talked about several topics, including her time in the foreign service and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Early on…

  • Turn into the Hulk with Disney Plus: “She-Hulk” review

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Disney’s “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” is a show based on the Marvel comic about the character She-Hulk. “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” follows Jennifer Walters also known as She-Hulk, a lawyer specializing in representing superhumans while also managing her life as a newly developed superhuman. The series contains nine episodes…

  • National Coming Out Day

    Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer RLS6117@psu.edu Outside of the normal Pride Month in June, the LGBTQ+ community has some other days where they show visibility days for smaller groups within the community, such as International Lesbian day being October 8th. There are visibility weeks where each identification within the LGTBQ+ community gets recognition outside of…

  • ‘Try Guy’ tries to get away with adultery

    Courtney Balcombe – Opinion Editor clb6264@psu.edu The Try Guys, famously known as four guys who will try just about anything from a night in their wives’ shoes to auditioning for a broadway musical, nothing is off limits for these men. However, recently the Try Guys have been covering the news with their member Ned Fulmer…

  • MOJATUBA: Tuba and Dance Fusion in concert at Penn State Behrend

    Beacon Staff Reports: Laureate Velvet Brown blew away Behrend. Brown, the 2022-23 Penn State Laureate and the David P. Stone Endowed Professor for the School of Music at Penn State, performed Mojatuba: Tuba and Dance Fusion on Oct. 7 in McGarvey Commons. The musical project showcases a unique ensemble, an artistic and interdisciplinary collaboration between…

  • Pennsylvania November Election Guide

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Election season is upon the state of Pennsylvania, but many have yet to research candidates and their political ideals. On Nov. 8, residents of the state will vote on nine categories: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, other state executive, State Senate, State House, Special state legislative, municipal government, and…

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