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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

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...

Hip-Hop Dominates Spring Jam Poll

Hip-Hop Dominates Spring Jam Poll

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager February 7, 2017

Wayne – The votes are in for William Paterson’s Spring Jam 2017, and hip-hop has been chosen as the feature music genre. More than 650 WPU staff and students participated in a poll conducted by...

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Trump Taps Neil Gorsuch as SCOTUS Nominee

Alex Evans, Opinions Editor February 2, 2017

President Donald Trump nominated Judge Neil M. Gorsuch Tuesday for a spot on the Supreme Court during a televised announcement from the White House East Room at 8 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Gorsuch is...

How Immigration Ban Alienates Refugees

How Immigration Ban Alienates Refugees

Jacob Martinez, Production Manager February 1, 2017

Since President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order which bans refugees and immigrants from entering the country, protests have erupted in major cities around the world. The immigration ban,...

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