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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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Pictured, left to right: Ujunwa Ike '25; Dr. Nicholas Hirshon; Alexander Felix '25; Julia Menn '28; Reverend Al Sharpton; and William Gifford '28

An Evening with Reverend Al Sharpton: Journalism, Justice, and the Power of Voice

Alexander Felix, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
The Beacon Has Been Around Since 1936–Or Has It?

The Beacon Has Been Around Since 1936–Or Has It?

Alexander Felix, Managing Editor
December 23, 2024
56 Years Since My Last Hockey Game, I Sat in the Press Box

56 Years Since My Last Hockey Game, I Sat in the Press Box

Will Tansman, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 22, 2024
I Reported from the White House on Election Day. I Wish Grandma Could Have Watched.

I Reported from the White House on Election Day. I Wish Grandma Could Have Watched.

Alexander Felix, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
I Saw My First Off-Broadway Show. Now I’m Speaking Out.

I Saw My First Off-Broadway Show. Now I’m Speaking Out.

Safa Hassan, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2024
Photo courtesy of Alexander Felix

Student Spotlight: Alexander Felix

Tommy Sherwood, Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
Radio News Director Raises Daring Question to Former Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson

Radio News Director Raises Daring Question to Former Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson

Susmita Majumder, Reporter
March 28, 2024
William Paterson University Clubs Start Activities for Spring 2024 Semester

William Paterson University Clubs Start Activities for Spring 2024 Semester

Susmita Majumder, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2024
Nearly a third of college students in the nation have used artificial intelligence on written assignments during the last academic year. Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock.

ChatGPT Has Created Dangerous Consequences for the Campus Community

Rochelle Estrada, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Associate professor Lorra Brown and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences internship coordinator Tia Cherry stand with Dr. Yoo thanking William Paterson University alum Zachary Hertz for recruiting students at a public relations career and internship fair. Photo courtesy of Sahira Duran-Lopez.

The Importance of Internships for College Students: WPU Edition

Rochelle Estrada, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Faculty members Jessica Oudhnarine, Mariel Read Essner, Lynn Lazar, Beatrice Amune, Roy Garcia, Judy Linder, Michael Perrotta and Wren DiGisi of the William Paterson University Institutional Advancement Team stand inside Hobart Manor. Photo Courtesy of Beatrice Amune.

William Paterson University’s Alumni Are Giving Back to their Campus Community

Rochelle Estrada, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Advisor for the national award-winning chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists reflects on his reporting, and teaching career

Advisor for the national award-winning chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists reflects on his reporting, and teaching career

Tommy Sherwood, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2023
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