Category Archives: Features
Luxury on the waters of West Palm
By Evelyn Ticona Managing Editor A four-day marine extravaganza filled with boats, marine products and accessories, the 25th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show took place at the West Palm Beach waterfront from March 25 to 28. Presented by Merdeces-Benz … Continue reading
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Grad takes a swing at youth & business
By Samone Davis Contributing Writer Palm Beach Atlantic University alumnus Loren Broderick Kemp heard his calling from God to give back to kids through sports shortly after graduating. Originally from Nassau, Bahamas, Kemp moved to Florida in 2003 to attend … Continue reading
Happy April Fools Day!
On page 8 of our March 29 issue, we’ve played a little prank on PBA. Where you would normally find a photo essay and the Looks page, you instead have three Onion-esque takes on PBA life. These stories are fictional … Continue reading
PBA professor talks ‘Danny Gospel’
By Kyle Beck Contributing Writer David Athey’s students at Palm Beach Altantic University have more than one reaon to listen when he talks about writing. Athey is not only a professor, but also a published novelist. An English and creative writing … Continue reading
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Runway, camera… Fashion!
By Jen Herring Contributing Writer Silk, shimmer and sky-high stilettos dominated the runway during the 12th Annual Miami International Fashion Week. About 700 people, including press, buyers and audience members came out to support designers from all over the world … Continue reading
Eating well matters
Certain foods save money and improve health By Anna Zetterberg Assist. Managing Editor Your health may be one of the last things you worry about until you get sick. You’ve got more important things to worry about … right? Actually, … Continue reading
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Two languages, one God
By Lindsay Caban Contributing Writer This spring break, a team of 10 Palm Beach Atlantic University students went to Havana, Cuba, and stayed at a local church. We participated in a construction project for a church sanctuary that one of … Continue reading
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How great is our God
By Michele Kappas Contributing Writer Psalm 46:1-4: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its … Continue reading
PBA grad turns a passion into a career
By Jennifer Rodino Features Editor Sometimes people think that after graduation life tends to slow down and be less chaotic, but not for Jarad Russell. Russell, 22, graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in December 2009 with a Bachelor of … Continue reading
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Getting groovy at Groovolution
By Katie Witham Sports Editor Tired of the same boring workout? Typically people go through the routine of cardio, weights and crunches. This can quickly grow dull, leaving exercisers in a rut. New exercise studio Groovolution hopes to fix this … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Wahba gives credit to God
By Eileen Louissaint Contributing Writer Dr. Wagdy Wahba has recently earned two accolades for his spiritual and academic impact at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In January, the chapel in the school of pharmacy was named in his honor. In February, … Continue reading
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Mokikami Gardens offer Japanese legacy in Delray Beach
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a unique experience. The gardens and museum are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They offer an intriguing look at the Japanese culture and lifestyle. The Morikami offers rock … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Top 10 African-American films
By Kristina Webb Copy Editor In celebration of Black History Month, here’s a list of notable African-American films. While some are historically significant, others represent ground-breaking performances by African-American actors and actresses. After reading through the list, leave us a … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: West Palm sparkles and shines
By Jen Herring Contributing Writer We all know the familiar saying, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” For weeks, local residents had their tickets and were ready to spend Presidents Day weekend viewing elegant antiques that catch the eye at … Continue reading
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Found: The sock strikes back
We’ve seen it before: crazy things left on the ground around campus. Perhaps the most notable for followers of the Beacon Blog – and before that, the now-defunct PBA Local – was a sock found on the ground in the … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: They are their brothers’ keepers
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer A private university with a fraternity? This is something Palm Beach Atlantic University was not expecting. Thanks to a group of young men on campus, PBA can now say it now has a fraternity. The … Continue reading
Beacon Features: Photo classes just around the corner
By Michael Noble Contributing Writer The Palm Beach Photographic Centre in downtown West Palm Beach offers classes for amateurs and professionals, taught by world-renowned photographers such as Lawrence Gartel, Dennis Reggie and David Kennerly. The center moved to its new … Continue reading
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Poll: Sound off on Legion
With Nick Murray’s article in today’s Beacon, we’d like to hear what you think about the new film ‘Legion.’
Super Bowl brings party, revenue to West Palm
By Collier Rice Contributing Writer The Super Bowl is headed to South Florida again this year and local communities and businesses are looking to cash in on the action. Palm Beach County raked in approximately $42 million in 2007, when … Continue reading
