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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

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Peer Health Advocates Explores Mental Health Within Minority Communities

Gregory Shepherd, Staff Writer March 5, 2019

William Paterson University’s Peer Health Advocates hosted a “Mental Health in the Black Community” event on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in room 211 of the University Common’s student lounge. The program...

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Women’s History Month kicks off with a week of celebrating “Visionary Women”

Lismery Luna, Contributing Writer March 5, 2019

Women’s History Month this March began at William Paterson University with a discussion on gun violence on Thursday Feb. 28. The theme of the week is visionary women who fight and champion for peace...

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Teachers and Technology Merge at NJEdge Showcase

Christie Dix, News Editor February 27, 2019

From tiny, fist-bumping AI robots that help with the emotional development of inmates, to learning through E-Sports, the NJEdge showcase at William Paterson University presented multiple innovative technologies...

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The Green League aims to make William Paterson University more sustainable

Danielle Dix, Contributing Writer February 19, 2019

The Green League, the newly-formed environmental sustainability club at William Paterson University, is attempting to create a community garden on campus. Pending approval from WPU, the garden would be...

Black Panthers visit William Paterson for Black History Month

Black Panthers visit William Paterson for Black History Month

Christie Dix, News Editor February 19, 2019

Two women from the Black Panther Party came to William Paterson University to speak on their experiences during common hour on Thursday Feb. 14 in the Student Center. The Sisters for Awareness, Black Leadership...

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Marcal Fire a Tragedy for Displaced Workers, Passaic County Citizens

Marialexa Molina, Contributing Writer February 18, 2019

Erected in 1939, the famous Marcal Paper Plant building no longer stands. On Wednesday Jan. 30, a large fire burned 90 percent of the building's structure, according to police chief Michael Foligno. The...

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University President, Paterson Mayor Combine Forces to “Propel Paterson”

Olivia Biel, Staff Writer February 18, 2019

Propel Paterson, a coordinated effort between university President Richard Helldobler and Paterson Mayor André Sayegh to improve the quality of life in Paterson and its surrounding communities, kicked...

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The Future is Female

Yulliet Ruiz, Production Manager February 5, 2019

The future is female... that is, according to the upcoming production of the "Vagina Monologues." The theme of this year's show will have a futuristic feel to it, showing that women are the future. The...

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Cannabis Institute Formed at William Paterson University

Jay Greer, Contributing Writer February 5, 2019

William Paterson University formed The Cannabis Institute amid recent talks of marijuana legalization in New Jersey. When Phil Murphy was elected as New Jersey governor in 2018, he made it clear that...

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Flooding at multiple William Paterson buildings

Julianne Kearns, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

On the morning of Jan. 22, a portion of University Hall and the Student Center flooded, forcing students out into the frigid cold. With the second week of spring semester underway, classes were interrupted...

Garden State Organization Highlights Students’ Scientific Research

Garden State Organization Highlights Students’ Scientific Research

Christie Dix, News Editor February 5, 2019

GS-LSAMP, or the Garden State chapter of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, is an organization that attempts to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities and women in...

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William Paterson Students Remember Kyle Wilkinson

Christie Dix, News Editor February 1, 2019

William Paterson University student Kyle Christopher Wilkinson passed away January 19, 2019 at the age of 29. Wilkinson’s memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 27 at Shook Funeral Home in Clifton. WPU...

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