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William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

The Beacon
William Paterson University's Official Student-Run Newspaper

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Angela Donato

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager

Angela Donato is a senior at William Paterson University.

Was the Editor-in-Chief (August 202 -Dec. 2021), the Entertainment Editor (July 2020- Dec. 2021) & the Social Media Manager (March 2021 -May 2022) for The Beacon. She graduated with a BA in English Writing and a Minor in Journalism. Angela hopes to work in publishing one day.

Joined The Beacon in Sep. 2019.  

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Image Credit: Dreamworks Animation

Retro Reviews: Shrek (2001)

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
June 15, 2021
Image Credit: @belleinpastel

Finish Infinity Train Trends No. 1 On Twitter Thanks To Fans

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
April 30, 2021
Image Credit: @cartoonsbyhilary

A Hilarious Take On The Oscars Night By Cartoonist

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
April 27, 2021
Exclusive Interview With The University's President Billy the Bear

Exclusive Interview With The University’s President Billy the Bear

Crusty Ducks and Angela Donato
April 1, 2021
Left: Reiner and Eren Image Credit: Columbo (@thisuserisalive)

Attack on Attack Final Season Part 2 Confirmed!

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 31, 2021
Image Credit: Olympic.org / Shutterstock

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Overseas Spectators Will Be Banned From Attending

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 27, 2021
Credit: Recording Academy, GRAMMYS

Grammys 2020: Beyoncé Broke A Record, Taylor Swift Makes History, A Stunning Performance From BTS And More!

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 21, 2021
Dua Lipa performs onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Grammys 2020: Highlight Of Some Performances

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 21, 2021
Credit: William Paterson University's Twitter

BREAKING: William Paterson looks to reopen the campus in the Fall

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 13, 2021
Left: Piers Morgan and Meghan Markle | Credit: FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY; SAMIR HUSSEIN/WIREIMAGE

Piers Morgan Leaves “Good Morning Britain” After Disparaging Remarks About Meghan Markel

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager
March 13, 2021
Credit: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Distance Learning Shouldn’t Make Snow Days Obsolete

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2021
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Bystander Spotlight

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
February 10, 2021
"Asian Boss Is Months Away From Shutting Down" Credit: Asian Boss, YouTube [GoFundMe Link Down Below]

Global Media Company Asian Boss Is In Danger Of Shutting Down

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
January 25, 2021
JESSIE J AT THE NATIONAL STADIUM CREDIT: OWENHUMPHREYS, 2nd December 2018

Jessie J Talks About Being Diagnosed With Meniere’s Syndrome

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
December 29, 2020
Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida, Image Credit: Marc Stampfli

Disney Gifts Fans an Early Christmas Surprise

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
December 16, 2020
Credit: Angela Donato

A Virtual Discussion on Resiliency and Treatment Options During COVID-19

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2020
Left: Anna and Marnie. Credit: “When Marnie Was There” film

Retro Reviews: When Marnie Was There (2014)

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
October 21, 2020
Credit: ACNH, Nintendo

Get Away in the Comfort of your Own Home with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Angela Donato, Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2020
Oscar Statuette, Photo Date: August 18, 2015 / Photo. Courtesy of, The Academy.

Streamed Films are Eligible for the Oscars

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Steven Universe in "Steven Universe Future."

Saturday morning cartoon nostalgia

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
Courtesy of, "Ride Your Wave" film.

Ride Your Wave Film Review: A Tide of Emotions

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
Members V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, J-Hope / Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment

BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7″ Journey

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
Courtesy of (Photo: Blaine Ohigashi / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

The worldwide phenomenon “Parasite” made history at this year’s Oscars

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
February 16, 2020
Credit: nedawalk.org

NEDA Walking To Save Lives

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
PYP EXHIBITION

Think Green: Staying Sustainable as a Student

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
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It’s time to talk about it, PERIOD.

Angela Donato, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
(Credit to The Kristine Meza Foundation)

Domestic Awareness and Prevention Month is Over, but Education about it Isn’t

Angela Donato, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2019
Lunch Shaming Resolves Nothing

Lunch Shaming Resolves Nothing

Angela Donato, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2019
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