• Reading with the Beacon: “The Cabin” by Natasha Preston

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Amazon  The Cabin, written by New York Times Bestselling Author Natasha Preston, follows the main character, Mackenzie, and her classmates as they try to figure out who killed two of their classmates at the cabin.  The book begins with seven high school graduates who are taking a…

  • “Hold the Girl” disappoints

     Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Dirty Hit “Hold the Girl,” the second studio album by Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama, was released on September 16 under Dirty Hit records. This record comes more than two years after the release of her self-titled, smash-hit debut “Sawayama.” Crafted throughout periods of 2020 and 2021, the…

  • “Pearl” review -Mia Goth’s masterwork

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: A24 (The following review contains spoilers for both “X” (2022) and “Pearl”) On September 16, A24 released Ti West’s “Pearl” into movie theaters across the United States. Labeled as a psychological slasher, the film was co-written by West and Mia Goth, the film’s lead actor. As hinted…

  • Summer game review of “Horizon Forbidden West”

    Rachel Schaffner, Resident Gamer rls6117@psu.edu Photo Credit: Sony PlayStation Horizon Forbidden West, the sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn, and developed by Guerrilla Games, is nothing short of living up to its predecessor’s success when Zero Dawn was first released in 2017. Five years later, Forbidden West was released on February 18th, 2022, quickly gaining success…

  • Waltz into ABC with season 31 of “Dancing with the Stars”

    Madison Meeks, Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu “Dancing with the Stars” has been a ballroom competition show on ABC since it premiered in June 2005. The ballroom competition was recently moved from ABC to the streaming service Disney Plus. DWTS began with the show’s 31st season on September 19, 2022. The show pairs celebrities with professional ballroom…

  • Mitchell Trubisky revealed as Pittsburgh Steelers’ Starting QB

    Chantel Rodriguez, Staff Writer cvr5570@psu.edu Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday that Mitchell Trubisky would start as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1’s game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. After numerous off-season quarterback matches during training camp, Trubisky had become the favorite to win the starting spot over other teammates like Kenny Pickett and Mason…

  • PA Sports Betting

    Madison Kwiecinski, Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported large increases in sports betting across that state, with substantial increases from the previous year. Many of the states surrounding Pennsylvania ban mobile sports betting or place limits on it. Maryland and Ohio are both currently trying to legalize mobile sports betting, but are…

  • Disney Considers Sports Gambling

    Madison Kwiecinski, Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu Disney is known for its family-friendly viewership and brand as a whole. However, they have recently been acquiring other streaming platforms, such as their purchases of National Geographic, Marvel, ESPN, and more. Some of these assets have been easy to integrate into Disney’s existing platform and brand, while others have been…

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