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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon

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Saul Flores, “Walk of Immigrants” Photojournalist, Opens Latinx Celebration

Olivia Biel, Features Editor October 29, 2019

Saul Flores (“Sah-ool"), the 29-year-old photojournalist who walked over 5,000 miles through 10 Latin American countries, spoke at William Paterson Oct. 22 about how his passion for serving the Latinx...

College of Humanities and Social Science’s Eighth Annual Conference “Contexts,” Features Six Scholarly Women of Color

College of Humanities and Social Science’s Eighth Annual Conference “Contexts,” Features Six Scholarly Women of Color

Christin Rodriguez, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

On Oct. 24, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted their eighth annual “Contexts” conference named “My Ancestor’s Crimes Not Mine: Grappling with the Legacy of Privilege and Power...

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Sexual Violence: How To Prevent It on Campus

Julianne Kearns, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On Thursday, Oct. 3, William Paterson held a panel addressing the topic of sexual violence, and provided information on its prevention.  Three panelists were invited to campus to share their expertise...

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A brief timeline of Trump’s impeachment process up to today

Priscilla Ziskin, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2019

Since his presidency began, Trump has faced hundreds of allegations, but no consequences. This last week, the pressure to impeach the president has strengthened from many sources.  Nancy Pelosi, Speaker...

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Barbara Poma opens LGBTQ celebrations at William Paterson University

Christin Rodriguez, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

On June 12, 2016, 49 people were brutally murdered and 53 were severely injured after a terrorist attack at gay night club, Pulse, in Orlando, Florida. William Paterson students had the opportunity to...

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Students alerted to lock their dorms on campus

Evan Shiebler, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

An alert was posted a week ago by a student to the Wildfire community app, warning residents of the Overlook South dorms about how three intoxicated strangers forced their way into her room, attempted...

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Art Historian Dr. Diana Linden Gives Insight on Ben Shahn’s Works

Priscilla Ziskin, Entertainment Editor October 7, 2019

Dr. Diana Linden, art historian of American art, gave a lecture at Ben Shahn Hall in the University Galleries on Thursday regarding the current exhibition, which is dedicated to the artist that is the...

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Gilda Rogers visits WPUNJ in first Hamilton Reality Check

Sandra Pledger, Contributing Writer October 2, 2019

On Monday, Sept. 23, in Dr. Nicholas Hirshon’s Reality Check Series, students were introduced to two journalists, from both the past and present, who have made an impact on their communities. Gilda...

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Exhibition opens to celebrate Ben Shahn’s artwork

Christie Dix, Managing Editor October 1, 2019

“It is the mission of art to remind man from time to time that he is human.” -Ben Shahn The Ben Shahn Center at William Paterson University is celebrating its namesake with an exhibition of Shahn’s...

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Dr. Brian O’Broin educates students on implications of Brexit

Christopher Molina, Staff Writer October 1, 2019

In room 223 of Preakness Hall on Sept. 24, Dr. Brian O'Broin, a native from Ireland, and English and Linguistics professor at William Paterson since 2003, gave a lecture to a room of staff and students...

Ryan Kleber plays an acoustic original.
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The Green League hosts open mic night for sustainability awareness

Christie Dix, Managing Editor October 1, 2019

The Green League, William Paterson University’s multi-faceted environmental sustainability club, held an open mic night last Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Student Center Cafe. The focus of the event was...

William Paterson welcomes new dorm building, Skyline Hall

William Paterson welcomes new dorm building, Skyline Hall

Julianne Kearns, Staff Writer September 28, 2019

Open space, breathtaking views, luxurious living: that is the exceptional experience that students are immersed in with Skyline Hall, William Paterson's brand new residence hall which held its official...

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