Tag Archives: Economy
Beacon News: Palm Beach Mall closes after 42 years
By Kristina Webb Copy Editor The Palm Beach Mall opened in 1967 as the largest indoor mall in the Southeast. At the intersection of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Interstate 95, it had a perfect position in a central location. … Continue reading
Beacon News: Job search tough for international students
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer Palm Beach Atlantic University has a total of 104 international students enrolled this fall, of which 20 to 25 percent work on-campus jobs. Several of our international students are athletes who receive support through athletic … Continue reading
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Beacon reviews New York Fashion Week
This article originally appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 2, 2009. By Jen Herring and Marissa Barkey Editor’s Note: Contributing writer Marissa Barkey attended this year’s Fashion Week allowing her to give her firsthand report. Thrifty fashion has … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Students beware of online scams while job searching
This article first appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 2, 2009. By Eileen Louissant As Palm Beach Atlantic University students work toward their dream career, they struggle to find the “perfect” job in the meantime. With a broader … Continue reading
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Beacon News: Economy spikes rise in military enlistment
This article first appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 3, 2009. By Katie Schnack Military recruitment rates are up and some think the increase is due to the unstable economy. With a 7.6 percent national unemployment rate, the … Continue reading
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Local news interviews students on failing economy
News Channel 12 interviews senior students and staff on how to enter the work field in the midst of the highest unemployment rate in decades. Senior Stephanie Wilson spoke to reporters on the job selection process after she graduates. “I … Continue reading
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