I recently became the managing editor of this newspaper. I don't know much about the Beacon, so I wanted to acquaint myself by writing a series on its history. The problem is, I didn't know where to begin–in 1935 or 1936? I'll back up. A few...

Journalists from Axios, Meta, NJ.com, and NPR told student journalists during a recent campus discussion that writing for the Beacon can sharpen their critical thinking skills and lead to job opportunities. The discussion, held in Cheng Library on...

My adrenaline was pumping as I approached the Prudential Center. I went through the entrance designated for news media. I received press credentials to wear around my neck, with my name typed under the logo of the New Jersey Devils. I had come...

As artificial intelligence becomes mainstream, faculty and students at William Paterson are grappling with how to respond.  Multiple studies have found that AI use by college students has increased in recent years. A 2023 survey conducted by Best...

Daniel Karp soaks in cheering from the crowd and on the field whenever he suits up at William Paterson. But he doesn't play for an NCAA team. “My friends and I refer to ourselves as half-washed-up athletes," said Karp, a sophomore studying broadcast...