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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

What’s Happening This Week- 4/9/17 to 4/15/17

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor April 11, 2017

Tuesday April 11, 2017 Take Back the night: Rally and Speak Out In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the Feminist Collective, and the Women’s...

10th Annual Green-a-Fair

Alexandra Larson, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

The Green-a-Fair at William Paterson University, on April 5th, had every component of a fair including games, prizes, a bike-powered blender for fruit smoothies, live animals, and tons of free samples....

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Mu Sigma Upsilon 17th Annual R.A.C.E Event

Maria Zuniga, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

On March 28, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. hosted their 17th annual R.A.C.E. (Recognizing and Celebrating Ethnicities). The event began with an introduction of the theme, “city life” by Brittany...

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FAFSA Completion Approaches Deadline

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager March 18, 2017

Wayne – As of March 2017, more than 640 William Paterson students have yet to complete their FAFSA paperwork with the April 15 deadline fast approaching. Free Application for Federal Student Aid,...

Women's History Hike

Women’s History Hike

Alexandra Larson, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

“Get The Hike Outta Here!” an event by the William Paterson University Rec Center celebrated Women’s History Month with an excursion to Central Park and the New York Historical Society Museum, Sunday...

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Brave New Radio Wins Best College Station

Ryan Doyle, Editor-In-Chief March 4, 2017

At the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Service Awards held in New York City, William Paterson's WP 88.7 Brave New Radio brought home the trophy for best radio station in the country. According to Brave...

Collage! 2017: Music Department Showcase

Collage! 2017: Music Department Showcase

Alexandra Larson, Staff Writer March 4, 2017

‘Collage! 2017’ premiered Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. This midterm showcase of the William Paterson music department’s talent is a fundraiser with 100% of...

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Trump’s First Speech Addresses Hot Topics

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager March 1, 2017

President Donald Trump called for stronger immigration reform, fair international relations and economic empowerment during his first address to Congress Tuesday night, after only one month in office. A...

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Anita Hill Visits WPU

Yulliet Ruiz, News Editor February 27, 2017

Anita Hill, a social justice activist, spoke at William Paterson University on February 24 as part of the university’s 38th Annual Distinguished Lecturer Series. The talk, entitled “Reimagining...

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WPU Radio and Television Stations Nominated For Multiple Awards

Ryan Doyle, Editor In Chief February 27, 2017

William Paterson's on-campus radio and television stations have been nominated for multiple broadcasting awards by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Both WP 88.7 FM Brave New Radio and WPTV-6 have...

Art-official Education is Free

Art-official Education is Free

Alexandra Larson, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017

The Body as a Battleground, a new art exhibit by Nona Faustine and Joiri Minaya opened on Jan 30. at the Ben Shahn gallery. This free exhibit is an on-campus enrichment opportunity for all students....

WPU Cancels Classes

WPU Cancels Classes

Yulliet Ruiz February 8, 2017

William Paterson University will be canceling classes for February 9, due to expected inclement weather. School activities and offices will also be closed. Of the 21 counties within New Jersey, 18 will...

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