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Cool Alert: New amphibious car
Riding on the waves of the retro favorite and completely unique creation of the 1960s, the Amphicar, WaterCar has released its own amphibious car: the Python. Billed as “the world’s fastest, highest performing amphibious vehicle ever designed and built,” the … Continue reading
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Finals make you want to jump off a bridge?
Sure, finals are stressful and they can make you want to pull out your hair. But we were down right shocked to see this video of a group of freshman jump off Okeechobee bridge. Thankfully, no one got hurt doing … Continue reading
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Happy April Fools, Introducing the ‘Sea Kitten’
The following stories are part of the special April Fools edition of the Beacon newspaper. Beacon staff members, along with our friends at the Bacon, put together a special issue of the Beacon newspaper titled, “The Sea Kitten.” Wondering where … 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 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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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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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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TOMS comes to PBA
On the last day of classes before Spring Break, three TOMS representatives came to campus to sell the shoe and show the TOMS documentary. PBA Local editor, Mitzi Figueroa, talks to students about the trendy shoe. For more information on … Continue reading
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Happy Friday: Overheard at PBA
Spring Break has finally arrived and to send you students on your merry way, here are some overheard conversations the staff at PBA Local as compiled through out the week. From two girls walking to their car in the Lakeview … Continue reading
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PBA Local gets exclusive interview with Tool of the month Dylan Jacobson
PBA Local confirms that the fake Facebook profile, Matt Reed was made by the same mind behind former pulled profile, “Peter O’Tooliham.” O’Tooliham’s profile was pulled just last month when Facebook corporate deemed the “Tool of the Month” awards slanderous. … Continue reading
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Would the real Matt Reed please stand up? Student gets kicked off Facebook
The anonymous profile that went under the pseudonym Matt Reed, was kicked off of Facebook due to slanderous activity. The profile that resembled a “juicy campus” concept, asked students in the Palm Beach network to nominate a “tool of the … Continue reading
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Trend Alert: I give you TOMS, coming to campus soon
PBA Local contributor Eileen Louissaint is the Spring Intern for the TOMS shoe company. By Eileen Louissaint Three TOMS Shoes representatives will be on the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus Fri. March 6 to show the TOMS shoes documentary and … Continue reading
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Discovered: That’s a sock.
Transferring to Palm Beach Atlantic from Palm Beach Community College, I thought more of an effort of cleanliness would be made here. However, it seems I was wrong. Last semester, I was shocked one day to discover a discarded pair … Continue reading
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PBA Local gets featured in blog
PBA Local gets its first big plug courtesy of PBA alumni blogger Chris Moody. Moody interviewed me earlier in the day and asked me just what was up with this new online publication. A reminder to new readers out there, … Continue reading
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Time Wasters: Facebook Trends
Video courtesy of Mashable.com, the Social Media Guide” You would be kidding yourself if you denied the feeling of instant excitement when you see the little red box in the corner of your Facebook home screen. “Creepy McCreeperson has tagged … Continue reading
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Time wasters: FML edition
So you’ve had a bad day. What do you do now to make yourself feel a little better? Read about other people who have had it WAY worse. Or better yet, you utilize the moment, give it a comical spin … Continue reading
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