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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

Coffee Talk: A Sit Down with President Helldobler

Coffee Talk: A Sit Down with President Helldobler

Rebecca Lorenzo, Copy Editor October 20, 2018

In a world where socializing is completely digitized, chatting with William Paterson University president Richard Helldobler is like coffee with a good friend. Helldobler has been slaving away on his...

Willy P Celebrates Family Day

Willy P Celebrates Family Day

Giannelli Gaspar, Contributing Writer October 18, 2018

The community of William Paterson University was both happy and eager for Homecoming and family day's activities, with both new and old people attending the event. This event had a bunch of activities...

Hazardous Mold Sickens Campus Residents

Hazardous Mold Sickens Campus Residents

Jacob Martinez, Managing Editor October 12, 2018

Mushrooms and mold continue to spread around William Paterson’s student dormitories while the university waits to receive a project start date from a mold treating company. Pictures of mushrooms sprouting...

Students Get Schooled at Annual Major and Minors Fair

Christopher Molina, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

    https://www.wpunj.edu/advisement-center/choosing-a-major-minor.html For the many students who are confused about what their major or minor should be, William Paterson has got...

Wellness Fest Does Well

David Hunter, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

In the spirit of personal well-being and relaxation in a stressful college environment, the Counseling, Health, and Wellness center teamed up with Lambda Upsilon Lambda, La Unidad Latina, Fraternity incorporated,...

Students pay homage to fallen soldiers, first responders and victims.

Student Veterans Pay Homage to 9/11

Rebecca Lorenzo, Copy Editor September 24, 2018

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) honored the memories of fallen soldiers, first responders and civilians of the World Trade Center attack at this semester’s club fair on the 17th anniversary...

Hurricane Maria: Deadliest Year Long Recovery

Hurricane Maria: Deadliest Year Long Recovery

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager September 20, 2018

Today marks the one-year landfall anniversary of Hurricane Maria, the deadliest natural disaster in American history, causing billions of dollars in damages and claiming close to 3,000 lives. William...

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Sociology Professor Accused of Anti-Semitism

Nicole Casal, Staff Writer June 12, 2018

William Paterson student Bethany Koval posted a thread of videos on Twitter on June 2 accusing sociology professor Clyde Magarelli of lecturing anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories.  Magarelli was...

Braveathon Tackles Its Tenth Year

Brian Sandler, Staff Writer April 25, 2018

Music and television. The basis for a network where artists could find their voice, where their work could be heard. The basis for a thriving, ongoing program at an unassuming college in Northern New...

"My Wonderful Day" premiers at William Paterson

“My Wonderful Day” premiers at William Paterson

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor April 24, 2018

Theater took center stage April 19 at William Paterson with the university production "My Wonderful Day" premiering at Shea Center for the Performing Arts. premiers The show, written by Alan Ayckbourn,...

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William Paterson Student in Racist Video Releases Comment

John Fiorino, Entertainment Editor April 23, 2018

William Paterson student Jasmine Barkley, who appeared with a Penn State University student in two racist videos that surfaced on social media early Sunday morning, issued a comment on Monday evening...

WPU Takes Back The Night

Jacob Martinez, Managing Editor April 23, 2018

The majority of Americans believe society is the main culprit behind sexual misconduct, according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center. About 86 percent of women with a four-year college...

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