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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

A room inside Hobart Manor, the 19th century building the 8th WPU president will occupy.

WPU community expresses wishes for next university president

Todd Evans, Staff Writer October 21, 2017

As the search for the next president of William Paterson University continues, campus community members contemplate their expectations and goals for their future leader. The search process began last...

Lt Gov Kim Guadagno promising reform hopes to succeed Christie

Todd Evans October 10, 2017

                                                                                    Courtesy of Kim Guadagno campaign New Jersey’s first Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno...

Phil Murphy, progressive democrat for NJ governor with a Wall Street past

Todd Evans October 10, 2017

Phil Murphy, first time Democratic political candidate and former financier and ambassador is trying to persuade New Jerseyans to put him in the governor’s mansion with a progressive campaign platform. In...

(From L to R) English Department Chairperson Ian Marshall, Student Representative to the WPU Board of Trustees Andrew Massefski, Board of Trustees Chairman Frederick Gruel, WPU President Kathleen Waldron, Trustee John Galandak, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney and Kinesiology Department Chairperson Kathy Gill.

Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens reborn Preakness Hall

Todd Evans, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017

President Kathleen Waldron, with public and university dignitaries, officially opened the newly renovated and renamed Preakness Hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 29. More than 100 people...

Faculty Lecture Series Kicks Off

David Hunter, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences began its faculty lecture series this semester with a presentation by Professor Navyug Gill from the history department on September 27, 2017. The talk,...

WPU Women’s Center Hosts 22nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Jeff Lombardi Jr., Sports Editor October 6, 2017

The William Paterson University Women’s Center held its 22nd annual breast cancer awareness walk in Zanfino Plaza on Thursday afternoon. The event garnered participation from approximately 200 students...

Dr. Stephen Eric Bronner. Photo courtesy of Yulliet Ruiz

White Nationalism Discussed at Constitution Day Talk

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor September 26, 2017

On September 20, Dr. Stephen Eric Bronner spoke to William Paterson University students on Constitution Day with a talk entitled, "Beyond All Reason: White Nationalism, Trump the Spirit of the Law" Bronner's...

Sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma during Bid Day. Photo courtesy of Alex Ricci.

New Members Join WPU Greek Life

Megan Summers, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017

As the chaos of the beginning of the school year starts to wind down, things have started up for greek life. Greek Recruitment Week is a time when the National Panhellenic Council begins their search for...

Waldron previews new academic year in fall address

Waldron previews new academic year in fall address

Todd Evans, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017

William Paterson University President Kathleen Waldron previewed the new academic year’s upcoming events and activities while also relaying the institution’s enrollment and financial position in an...

William Paterson Dedicates 9/11 Day of Service

William Paterson Dedicates 9/11 Day of Service

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager September 11, 2017

The William Paterson community gathered in Zanfino Plaza today in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001which continues to haunt millions of people across the country. While thousands...

The Clothesline Project

Albert Bustos, Art Editor April 18, 2017

On April 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Campus Violence Prevention Program and the Women’s Center co-sponsored the "Clothesline Project" at Zanfino Plaza. The project is one of many events taking place...

WPU Marches Against Violence Towards Women

WPU Marches Against Violence Towards Women

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager April 12, 2017

Wayne – The voices of students, faculty and community members boomed across Zanfino Plaza Tuesday in a rally held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month and enforce the end of violence towards women. Participants...

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