Category Archives: Opinion
Faith conquers fear
By Samone Davis Contributing Writer The Lord calmed the storm and asked them in response, “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?” (Mark 4:40) This scripture shows that having fear of something means having … Continue reading
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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
Listen up!
and other ways to communicate effectively during those sticky situations By Ashley Duchesneau Contributing Writer If you’ve ever backed down unassertively from someone who mistreated you or lashed out uncontrollably against someone who meant you no harm, you know: Talk … Continue reading
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Opinion: Tebow can succeed in NFL
By Kyle Beck Contributing Writer With the NFL draft approaching, there is one topic that just won’t seem to go away and that is Tim Tebow. Everything about the guy is captivating in some way, whether you love him or … Continue reading
Can you find love with someone physically different from you?
By Jennifer Rodino Features Editor A high heel can tell you a lot about a person. Not only is a pair of high heels a fashion statement, but it also has personality and class. For me, in addition to completing … Continue reading
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Beauty is in the eye of the Web
By Lynn Pierre Contributing Writer Whatever happened to the expression, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” Last time I checked, God had created everyone in his image, so we are beautiful inside and out. BeautifulPeople.com has changed those … Continue reading
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Love is not just a click away
By Nick Papa Contributing Writer “You’ll never guess what your sister did this time,” said my mom’s annoyed voice in a message left on my phone last spring. That afternoon, my mom was perplexed upon finding an e-mail from an … Continue reading
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Three degrees of communication
How do you make sure ideas don’t get lost in translation? By Tyann Mullen Contributing Writer It is 6 o’clock and you’ve just finished getting ready for your date. You sit down to watch some TV while you wait for … Continue reading
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The iPad is an iDon’t
By Nick Papa Contributing Writer For an entire decade, I have been ensnared by Apple’s marketing techniques. With new versions of operating systems and programs being continually released, I have suffered near panic attacks over the thought of owning archaic … Continue reading
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Let them eat cake
Are laws against trans-fats unconstitutional? By Anna Zetterberg Assistant Managing Editor Harvard University published a study in the early 1990s linking the heavy intake of trans-fats to cholesterol, heart conditions and even fatality. Researchers reported that margarine and hydrogenated vegetable … Continue reading
‘Secret Life’ character lacks ‘Grace’
By Chris Hernandez Opinion Editor “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” is a show on ABC Family that chronicles the life of Amy Juergens, portrayed by Shailene Woodley. Amy, a teenager who gets pregnant in high school, must learn … Continue reading
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Vacationing in Para-disaster
By Nick Papa Contributing Writer Although most of Haiti has been rocked by an earthquake that the New York Times called “the worst in the region in more than two hundred years” and with almost 200 thousand missing or dead, … Continue reading
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Finding your identity in race and religion
By Christopher Hernandez Opinion Editor I was given an opportunity to attend the National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC) in Buffalo, New York last semester and reflected on the conversation of “white privilege” presented at the conference in my … Continue reading
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What if it happened in South Florida?
By Cheyanne Lent Contributing Writer Picture this. You are walking back to your dorm after a long day of classes and all of a sudden the ground starts to tremble under you. You hear an earth-shattering rumble that turns into … Continue reading
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The votes are in!
We’ve tallied the votes from our Feb. 8 polls. Here are the results. Legion It’s just a movie, what’s the big deal? … Continue reading
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Poll: Online dating
Check out the three articles in this week’s Beacon about dating, then let us know what you think of online dating. Is it okay? Does the concept strike you as weird? Sound off on our poll, then leave us a … 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.’
Poll: What is your favorite Apple product?
With the release of the new Apple iPad, the Beacon wants to know: What is your favorite Apple product?
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Opinion: What did we learn from the State of the Union Address?
By Anna Zetterberg Assistant Managing Editor What were you more interested in: the release of Apple’s latest technology, the iPad, or President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union Address? While both are sure to have a lasting impact on … Continue reading
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Nursing students work to create bright Christmas for underprivileged
This contribution was sent to the Beacon by Annetta Babu, president of the Nursing Students Association at Palm Beach Atlantic University. By Stephanie Adams School of Nursing, Junior Most of us have grown up more blessed than we can possibly … Continue reading
