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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

www.blazingcatfur.ca// People fight back, writing messages of inclusion on a racist flyer at an unspecified location.

‘It’s Okay To Be White’ Campaign Causes Concern Across Campus

Rebecca Lorenzo, Copy Editor November 21, 2018

A racist act of hatred across the nation has tried to damage our University. Pro-white flyers with the slogan "It's Okay To Be White" cropped up on campus earlier this month. Thankfully, University officials...

"OINTB" star Selenis Leyva speaks power words during Latinx celebration week.

“OITNB” Star Selenis Leyva Empowers WPU Latinx Students

Rebecca Lorenzo, Copy Editor November 5, 2018

With Orange is the New Black (OITNB) star Selenis Leyva, what you see is what you get and what you get is more than enough. Her story, “Untold Stories: A New Beginning in Promoting Intercultural Competence,...

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‘Love , Simon’ Movie Night

Julianne Kearns, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

Some students at William Paterson find the university as having a great variety of organizations on campus, ones that allow students to express every aspect of themselves and share their passions with...

Speakers at the 7th Annual Multidisciplinary Conference

#MeToo Movement Moves In On William Paterson

Christopher Molina, Staff writer October 23, 2018

With the rise of the #MeToo movement, it is hard to ignore the impact it has on people. A good example would be the Seventh Annual Multidisciplinary Conference. With this conference, students, professors...

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...

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