Monthly Archives: April 2009
Video: Student band makes SALSA dance party a hit
Beacon editor Jessica Zaluzec was on hand at the first ever SALSA night dance party in Weyenburg, April 25, led by a live student band.
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Found: Friendly Gummy bear parking reminders
Courtesy of Beacon editor Jen Herring. The geniuses behind the building and planning of the Walt Disney parks in Orlando really got things right when they color coordinated the parking lots. Yeah I guess it isn’t so hard to remember … Continue reading
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Student dancers appear in music video directed by PBA alum
Three PBA students, Junior Chiara Casiraghi, sophomore Etta Preist and freshman Tiffany Teate, were recently featured in Christian recording artist Philip LaRue‘s latest music video for his single, “Chasing the Daylight.” The video features LaRue’s band playing the hit song … Continue reading
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Photo of the week: First annual Strongman competition draws crowds
The first annual Strong man competition took place this Thursday, April 23, to a crowd of over 100 people outside the Greene complex. Tim Wysocki came out victorious as the first place winner over the six other competitors in events … Continue reading
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Beacon gets exclusive update on presidential search; 8 applicants expected to be interviewed soon
An inside source spoke to us this morning on the highly secretive presidential search process. The presidential search committee has kept the details of the potential candidates extremely confidential but we were able to get some details from a credible … Continue reading
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Beacon Comic: Excellent Ellie in Action!
Graphic by the Beacon’s resident cartoon artist, Valerie Mojica.
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We got a little excited about this
Another late night at the Beacon office has us going crazy. But we stumbled upon this during our last layout session of the year, set to come out on April 27th (this upcoming Monday). Our photo-shopped “Sea Kitten” pictures … Continue reading
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Freebie Alert: Rita’s water ice
Happy Earth Day! Rita’s Water Ice on Lake Drive will be celebrating the global initiative by offering a free regular Italian ice to everyone who walks in the door. Rita’s on Lake Ave. also happens to the be the first … Continue reading
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Beacon reviews: 17 Again
The Beacon’s Marissa Barkey attended this weekend’s top grossing film, the widely anticipated “17 Again” staring High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron. Efron joins a cast of comedic veterans such as Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg … Continue reading
Signs, Signs, Signs: Tax Day TEA rally in downtown WPB
On April 15th, nearly 750 anti-tax rallies took place across the country where crowds of frustrated, mostly conservative protestors gathered to send a message back to Washington D.C. The event paid homage to the historic Boston Tea Party of 1773, … Continue reading
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Vote now for the Best of Palm Beach guide!
The Beacon blog is proud to announce its first ever Best of Palm Beach guide for 2009. Voting starts now and will officially close on May 4th. Winners will be announced May 7th in celebration of the graduating class of … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week: “Cha Cha real smooth now”
There were around 175 people dancing the night away at last night’s Spring Formal, hosted by Student Activities and that held at the Iron Horse Country Club in West Palm Beach. Thanks to event organizer Cheyanne Lent for sending us … Continue reading
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Undercover Youtube video on what would happen if Rinker went co-ed, a must see
About a week ago, the Beacon was tipped off to a Youtube video made by an anonymous student showing a behind the scenes look as to what would happen if Rinker turned into an all boy’s dormitory hall. For the … Continue reading
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match: A Fiddler on the Roof Review
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has found the perfect match as they recently hosted Broadway Across America’s Fiddler on the Roof guest starring, Israeli actor Chaim Topol. Continue reading
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Happy Weekend: Overheard at PBA, Softball vs. Baseball
Two girls walking out of Desantis family chapel. Girl #1: What’s the deal with Culture Week? Don’t they think we have enough culture already? Girl #2: I know! If they would just go into any boys’ dorm room, they would … Continue reading
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The Beacon is looking for contributors!
Do you draw amusing cartoons, editorial or otherwise? Would you like to contribute your artwork to the Beacon next year? If so, send an e-mail and a sample of your artwork to Beacon@pba.edu. We are hoping to expand the Opinion … Continue reading
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Michael Moore’s Sicko comes to campus, students hope to start critical dialogue
Academy Award nominated documentarian Michael Moore is notorious for ruffling some feathers. Moore’s critics have unleashed years or commentary on the director, everything from being,”unfair,” to “stupid,” and even “immature,” to put it nicely. His 2007 film focused on the … Continue reading
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PBA Local presents: Best of Palm Beach categories for 2009 Guide
The Beacon staff is proud to announce the official categories for the first ever Best of Palm Beach Guide for 2009. We will be accepting nominations for each category below until April 20th, next Monday, and voting will begin that … Continue reading
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Found: Remnants of Easter
If Easter crept up on your quicker than you can say “Final Exams,” we feel your sentiment. But it’s true, random Easter bunnies on campus means that Spring time has finally made it’s way to the academic semester and there … Continue reading
Freebie alert: Chick-fil-A keep your receipt day
Happy Tax Day! In honor of the season, and considering the current economic state of the nation, Chick-fil-A is giving back with their “Keep your Receipt” campaign. Anything purchased today at the Northlake, Gardens Mall, Wellington Mall, or Palm Beach … Continue reading
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