• 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…

  • “Deadpool 3” teases return of Wolverine

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu  Photo Credit: Marvel Studios In true Ryan Reynolds fashion, he shocked Deadpool fans last week, announcing that “Deadpool 3” will finally release in 2024. In perhaps even more shocking news, Hugh Jackman is set to co-star with Ryan Reynolds in the movie, going back on his word to “hang up…

  • The benefits of “The Veil of Ignorance”

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  Photo Credit: PNG Tree It is undeniably evident throughout history that politics are a divisive topic and have been essentially since their beginning. Modern day, people sit down for holiday dinners desperately hoping to avoid the topic of the last election, and, of course, another argument with their great-grandparents. But…

  • Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason shake-up

    Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer rls6117@psu.edu Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Penguins With the NHL season coming in close, the Pittsburgh Penguins are not showing their potential in the preseason games. Starting on September 25, the Penguins had to play back-to- back against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Entering overtime, the Penguins won against the Blue Jackets 3-2,…

  • Is the “One Piece” real?: an analysis on long-running series

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor  nuc5002@psu.edu I want to start my article with a question: Is the “One Piece” even real? Memes aside, does the creator of “One Piece” even know what Luffy and the long list of recurring side characters have been searching for over the past 25 YEARS? I know that they are…

  • Beaver Stadium green lights alcohol sales

    Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu Photo Credit: Min Xian / WPSU Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is joining some of its Big 10 cohorts in authorizing the sale of alcohol in their stadiums. Though alcohol sales aren’t a new concept for the stadium—club and suite areas have been permitted alcohol since 2016—Happy Valley has certainly…

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