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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

CNN Journalist Tells Students to "Bring Your Life Experiences to the Newsroom"

CNN Journalist Tells Students to “Bring Your Life Experiences to the Newsroom”

Susmita Majumder, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

CNN correspondent Gloria Pazmino encouraged student journalists, including several from William Paterson, to “bring your life experiences to the newsroom” on Friday during a journalism conference organized...

Watchung Arts Center Partners with Blue Truffle Music to Host Its First Ever Jam Session

Watchung Arts Center Partners with Blue Truffle Music to Host Its First Ever Jam Session

Shyla Murray, Feature Editor May 4, 2025

There has been a significant development in New Jersey jazz history. Since 1978, the Watchung Arts Center, located in Somerset County, has hosted many performing and visual arts showcases, including...

Where’s the “S” in HSIs

Where’s the “S” in HSIs

Jordan Vitale, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Hispanic and Non-Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Serving institutes across the country have been faced with difficulty in how to best serve their Latinx populations. On April 28, Dr. Gina Ann Garcia,...

William Paterson Joins National Movement Defending Academic Freedom

William Paterson Joins National Movement Defending Academic Freedom

Sara Birns, Deputy Managing Editor April 30, 2025

In a time when voices matter more than ever, universities nationwide are uniting to speak out against what many consider unprecedented political interference in higher education. William Paterson is one...

William Paterson's Candy-Coated Seder Brings Passover to Life

William Paterson’s Candy-Coated Seder Brings Passover to Life

Sara Birns, Deputy Managing Editor April 25, 2025

Who knew chocolate milk could be kosher for storytelling? William Paterson’s Hillel Club transformed tradition into a delightful experience with a student-led Passover Seder, on April 17. This innovative...

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Dr. Wright Highlights Angela Davis as a Model of Activist Scholarship

Elias Vela, News Editor April 23, 2025

Angela Davis, the pioneering Black intellectual, earned a Ph.D. and spent years teaching race and feminist studies. Despite her academic credentials, Davis maintained a complex relationship with the academy...

Inside WP’s State-of-the-Art Field House

Inside WP’s State-of-the-Art Field House

Julia Menn, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

As the first William Paterson athletes stepped inside on February 13, they took a collective breath, their faces lighting up when they saw the clean, brand-new benches, free weights, racks, stacks, cable...

Bishnu Maya Pariyar Teaches the Life-Changing Power of Public Speaking

Bishnu Maya Pariyar Teaches the Life-Changing Power of Public Speaking

Samantha Yozzo, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

A social service provider and advocate for Woman’s Advancement in Nepal spoke with students in a communications class on March 26 about the importance of public speaking and the challenges she faced...

An Inside Look Into the Life of a Music Education Major at William Paterson

An Inside Look Into the Life of a Music Education Major at William Paterson

Shyla Murray, Assistant Arts Editor April 3, 2025

It’s no secret that when a school makes budget cuts, one of the first things to go are the arts programs, which has been the reality for one third of New Jersey school districts in the last two years....

From Hustle to Success: A Sport Business Executive's Road to Success

From Hustle to Success: A Sport Business Executive’s Road to Success

Sofia Zablackis, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2025

A sports business and media executive emphasized to William Paterson student journalists the importance of maintaining an ambitious mindset to succeed early in their careers. Chris Vaccaro, an Emmy and...

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Mice are Invading the Dorm Rooms of Century Hall

Sabrina Cossati, Arts & Culture Editor March 31, 2025

Mice have started coming into rooms in Century Hall before Spring break, according to some residents.  Many residents of Century Hall have found themselves in a very frustrating, draining situation,...

“Major” Panic? Why Navigating Your Academic Path Isn’t a One-Shot Decision

“Major” Panic? Why Navigating Your Academic Path Isn’t a One-Shot Decision

Elias Vela, News Editor March 27, 2025

Take introductory courses before committing to your major. Work campus jobs to build your skills. Be fearless when you’re networking. These are some of the tips that students shared during a recent...

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