Monthly Archives: March 2009
Beacon News: ‘Hucka-believer’ fever hits campus
‘Hucka-believer’ fever hits campus By: Mitzi Figueroa / News Editor Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee urged students to stay informed of the political sphere and to keep an eternal focus in the face of difficult times during his visit to … Continue reading
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Changes, Welcome to the new Beacon Blog
A letter from the editor: Dear faithful readers, Welcome to the new Beacon Blog, the official Blog of the Beacon student newspaper of Palm Beach Atlantic University. Here you can find all the newest Beacon articles plus plenty of the … Continue reading
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PBA Local sits down with future Student Government president Bethany Williams
PBA Local staff contributor Eileen Louissant sat down with soon-to-be president of Student Government, junior Bethany Williams, to talk about the future of Student Government and the changes she’d like to make next year. Get the exclusive inside scoop below … Continue reading
Local event: BET’s Spring Bling returns to Riviera Beach
Article by staff contributor Jen Herring. Hotels in Riviera Beach are being booked to capacity as Black Entertainment Television’s annual “Spring Bling” event makes a come back, March 28 to March 29, for its third consecutive year. The event will … Continue reading
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Live Streaming: Socratic Club presents PBA student code, is it effective? Is it Christian?
We’re really excited about this. Check out our live feed for PBA’s first ever student debate. Check it out here Adam McKinney and Bethany Williams (arguing pro) vs. Allison Sanders and Elain Hodges (arguing con) The Socratic Club is a … Continue reading
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PBA Local scoop on Spring Formal: an interview with Jessica Twiest
PBA Local reporter Kristina Webb was able to get the full scoop on the upcoming Spring Formal event from Jessica Twiest, Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership. For more information, students can contact Student Activities: (561) 803-2561. Send any … Continue reading
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PBA Local contributors are live-blogging the Tonight show with President Obama
Contributor Luther Hollis and Founding Editor Mitzi Figueroa are live-blogging the Tonight Show with Jay Leno during the first late night interview with a sitting president. Check it out here! Tonight Show with Jay Leno live with President Obama
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Local events: Miami Fashion week opens today
Written by Staff contributor Jen Herring. The newest international clothing designs can be seen from March 19 through March 22 at SOHO Studios in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The week includes eclectic food, music, models and 60 designers. Many Latin … Continue reading
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Breaking News: Students cautioned to stay clear of Walmart to possible dangerous gang activity
Written by staff contributor Marissa Barkey. Edits made by founding editor Mitzi Figueroa. The Captain and director of PBA Safety & Security received notice from the West Palm Police department earlier this afternoon regarding suspicions of a possible gang initiation shooting rumored … Continue reading
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Local Scene: St. Patrick’s Day Coffeehouse in Weyenburg
Student Activities held a special St. Patrick’s Day Coffeehouse complete with free snacks, Starbucks coffee and local bands. A PBA Local contributor was there to snap some pictures of the scene. Snap some pictures of an event on campus? Send … Continue reading
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PBA community mourns the death of beloved cafeteria worker Annette Benoit
PBA cafeteria worker Annette Benoit, 55, passed away on March 13, 2009 after an extended illness and eight days in the hospital. Benoit was a loved member of the PBA community and worked behind the scenes in the cafeteria for … Continue reading
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PBA Local wants to hear from You! What did you do on Spring Break?
PBA Local wants to know what you were up to on Spring Break? Did you go on a missions trip, cruise or hang out at home? We want to hear your stories! We’re especially interested in your strange, adventurous and … Continue reading
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Coming soon to campus: Debate over PBA Student Moral Code
PBA’s Socratic Club will be hosting a debate, March March 23 at 7:30 p.m. over the Student Code; Is it effective? Is it Christian? Debaters will be addressing the student rules as defined by the Navigator and whether these rules … Continue reading
Sailfish Sports Weekly Update
Baseball: (via) March 10/09 Florida Memorial 9, Palm Beach Atlantic 4 March 11/09 Tampa 10, Palm Beach Atlantic 4 March 12/09 Felician University 15, Palm Beach Atlantic 4 Men’s Basketball: (via) March 10/09 Chowan University 81, Palm Beach Atlantic 72 … Continue reading
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Breaking News Update: Southbound traffic on I-95 affected by brush fire, lanes reopened
Two lanes of traffic are currently blocked off as Palm Beach County fire fighters battle a brush fire. If you will be traveling south this afternoon, your best bet would be to get off I-95 at PGA Boulevard and take … Continue reading
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Found: Christians eat babies?
Found today in the parking lot between Towers and Lakeview: Says the anonymous source who took the picture: “It looks like this car drove right out of the Dark Ages. And they’re 85% what? Polyester?”
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Weekend round-up: What to do for St. Patrick’s Day
For those of you who are back in West Palm Beach this weekend, here is a list of events taking place in the West Palm area to celebrate the yearly green-splattered holiday. Don’t forget to wear green! Saturday: St. Patrick’s … Continue reading
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Live Tweets from Spring Break Missions Trip
PBA Local contributor Marissa Barkey is live tweeting from her Missions Trip in Peru! Check it out here!
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Local Events UPDATED: New concerts announced in the Area
Check out the newly updated “Local Events” section to buy tickets for shows in the area. New concert dates announced for artists such as New Kids on the Block, Fall Out Boy, Nickelback, Ray Lamontagne, No Doubt, Chris Tomlin, Dave … Continue reading
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