Tag Archives: Hernandez
Team handball hits PBA
By Chris Hernandez Contributing Writer Team handball recently joined the list of club sports offered at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Team handball, or European handball, is not to be confused with American handball in which players hit a rubber ball … Continue reading
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‘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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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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Beacon Features: Black Friday helps the college student budget
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer The holiday season is in full swing at West Palm Beach. From the snow falls at City Place to the peppermint mochas at Starbucks, Christmas is here. Before any chestnut roasts under an open fire … Continue reading
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Beacon Opinion: What does your mirror say?
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer Who am I when I look into a mirror? This question has been haunting me lately. Over the fall break, I had the opportunity to attend a National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference conference at … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Full-time student, part-time cop
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer At first glance, Wendy Martinez may look like just an average college student, but this former police officer has seen in real life what her classmates only see in gory cop shows. Her first call … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Theatre Dept. takes Shakespeare to Kravis
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer A sad tale may be the best for winter, but does such a tale befit the fall? Every three years, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s theater department chooses a Shakespearean play to produce. This year, that … Continue reading
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Beacon Features: Facebook affects students’ GPA
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer More than six billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day worldwide, more than 40 million status updates are posted each day and more than 65 million active users are currently subscribed to Facebook on … Continue reading
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Beacon Opinion: What do women see in ‘Twilight’ men?
By Chris Hernandez Contributing Writer Ladies, are you looking for a man who quotes “Romeo and Juliet,” would not want to live on this world without you and writes you lullabies? How about a man who can offer you friendship, … Continue reading
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Beacon News: S.A.L.S.A. spices up Hispanic Heritage Month
By Christopher Hernandez Contributing Writer Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Spanish and Latin Student Association, or S.A.L.S.A., is starting the year off strong with Hispanic Heritage Month. S.A.L.S.A. was founded seven years ago and has seen its share of ups and … Continue reading
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