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PBA pitcher sets records
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer All serious athletes know the adage “practice makes perfect.” Dedication, hard work and persistence will always help in the long run — just as they have for Palm Beach Atlantic University’s senior softball pitcher, Ashley … 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 Sports: Sailfish annihilate Seahawks in season opener
By Michael Noble and Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writers The Palm Beach Atlantic University softball team opened the season winning a double-header against Northwood University’s Seahawks on Wednesday. The Sailfish dominated the contest, coming away with a run-ruled 9-0 win in … Continue reading
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Beacon News: Waterfront set to open in February
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer After years of planning and working on the City Commons area of the West Palm Beach Waterfront, a lot of hard work is about to pay off. “This project has been part of … 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 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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PBA’s Swick co-chairs Math Conference
By Jocelyn Martinez, Contributor Palm Beach Atlantic’s Mathematic Society had a weekend that was different beyond any other typical weekend. They pulled out their calculators and sharpened their pencils for an event that was one of a kind. Math teachers … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: New fitness classes added at Greene Complex
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer Looking for an alternative to your boring workout? Palm Beach Atlantic University has added several exciting options to the group fitness class schedule. New classes include Yoga, Total Body Force and Zumba. All programs are … Continue reading
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Beacon News: Waldrop builds ‘Bridges’
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Student Success Center has always been in the business of building bridges. Now, Professor Daniel Waldrop from the School of Communication works with the Student Success Center on a program that … Continue reading
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