http://www.thebehrendbeacon.comThe weekly newspaper written, designed, edited, and produced by the students of Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.en-us60Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-basketball1The first five games of the season seemed to be a struggle for the mens basketball team. They always put up a good fight but the last few minutes were the true battle. Falling to teams by less ...Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:27:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/treat-yourself-to-a-book-over-breakJust thinking about being able to sit at home and take some time for myself is the last string of hope Ive been holding on to for these past weeks of the semester. In hopes of snow outside inst...Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:36:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-basketball-wins-2-conference-gamesIt was a week of conference dominance for the mens basketball team. They defeated Pitt-Bradford 60-48 on Wednesday Jan. 11. They also took down Franciscan on Saturday Jan. 14, 66-35. The team i...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:48:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/road-trip-to-providence-for-documentary-classA select few students who are enrolled in Professor Steenslands documentary class were given the opportunity to travel on a road trip for one of their class assignments. Christian Davis,...Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:35:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-celebrates-national-chemistry-weekNational Chemistry week lasted from Oct. 16-22. As one of the participating schools, Behrends Chemistry club painted windows of the Otto Behrend Science building last month, and judged posters ...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/creative-writers-speaker--series-wraps-up-for-the-yearThe Creative Writers Speaker Series has once again finished out its year, and with great success. The series featured three award winning writers that helped to spark discussion not only on cam...Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/think-about-international-businessThe first semester of the year is approaching an end. Sophomores at all Penn State University campuses have to decide on a major by Jan. 2, 2012. The Sam Irene Black School of Business of...Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:22:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/major-sponsors-pull-out-of-penn-state-gameAccording to USA Today, a long time sponsor of ESPN College Football, Cars.com, made the decision to pull their sponsorship from the Penn State v. Nebraska game this past Saturday due to the child mol...Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:25:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/ios-upgrade-features-many-new-aspectsLast month, Apple unleashed their latest version of the iOS operating system. This time however, instead of the usual limited addition of features and fixes, iOS 5 looks like it will be bringing a vas...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:32:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/social-media-expert-eric-qualman-speaksEric Qualman visited Penn State Behrend on Oct. 25 to discuss his book Socialnomics and the overall effects of social media on our professional lives. A Michigan State graduate who walked onto ...Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:15:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/12-years-of-business-bridge-successBehrends business students came back Sunday afternoon from the 12th Annual Second-Year Business Bridge. The Bridge is a two day off-campus retreat, run in a conference format where stude...Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/the-nfl-more-focused-on-maximizing-profits-these-daysIt is no secret that the NFL creates a ton of revenue, somewhere along the lines of $6 billion in just television advertisement alone. Not to mention all the apparel sales and individual endorsement t...Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:08:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/luxury-cruise-liner-capsizes-in-italian-portA cruise liner departing from coastal Italy tipped over in the Tyrrhenian Sea late Friday night, stranding over 4,000 passengers and crew at sea. The Costa Concordia, associated with the major ocean ...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:11:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/crosby-penguins-answer-rumors-and-speculation The Penguins snapped a six game losing streak on Friday, Jan. 13 defeating the Florida Panthers. Then, they continued their winning ways on Sunday Jan. 15, by defeating the Tampa Bay Ligh...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:12:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/the-big-oAt a school where the men out number the women 3 to 1, us ladies would think it would be a lot easier to find the perfect guy around here. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Most of the girl student...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:14:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/beyond-the-soupHow many people currently reading this are or were sick during the first week or so of school? A lot, I would bet. Just as we wrapped up a wonderful three week break filled with (hopefully) relaxati...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:17:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/where-do-you-buy-your-booksFrom paying off tuition bills to buying parking passes, being a college student can incur a lot of expenses. Text books are another expensive part of this list. On the eLion website, the estimat...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:20:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/language-barriersIf you are considering learning French, German, or Chinese as a second language, you might be surprised to know that there is only one professor for each of these languages. (Kathryn Wolfe, French; Ev...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:22:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/student-government-association-backbone-of-behrendIn the constitution for the Student Government Association of Penn State Erie, it is stated that the purpose of the organization is to represent the interests of the student body. However, you may be ...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:24:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-prepares-for-first-varsity-seasonIts finally here; mens volleyball is a varsity collegiate sport here at Behrend after countless years of just being a club sport. With Phil Pisano as the head coach, the season will kick...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:26:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/the-year-of-the-quarterbackStar Quarterbacks eat your hearts out. Anytime Joe Flacco and Alex Smith make it to championship games, its a weird year. Teams are depending on strong running games and stifling defense...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:37:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/winter-blockbusters-spielberg-and-cruise-reignAs the original blockbuster season, December is prime time for studios to deliver their major tentpole releases to drooling audiences. And last month, two particular releases showcased some of the fin...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:39:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/winter-wear-hoodie-fashionOption 1: Layer Layering is an easy way to make your hoodie look less athletic and more chic. If your sweatshirt is thin enough, its easy to layer it under a fabulous jacket to add jus...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:43:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/the-playlist-experimental-and-minimalist-trendsAs its easy to get used to following Pitchfork and NPR Music, many of my listening suggestions have come from these two mediums. While NPR still maintains quite a bit of diversity, its u...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:48:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/local-postrock-outift-releases-debut-fulllength-deadhorseForming in August of 2009, Deadhorse is a post-rock/instrumental band from Erie, PA, and they are quickly becoming known as a hard-working and sincere new face in the touring underground. With nationa...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:51:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/swimming-and-diving-teams-both-winMens Swimming and Diving posted their first AMCC Conference win over the weekend defeating Penn State Altoona 90-37. In the opening 200-medley relay, Daniel Simon, Jake Sherk, Clay Altemo...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:52:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/womens-basketball-smooth-sailingThe womens basketball team is continuing their season of domination. On Wednesday, Jan. 11 they faced Pitt-Bradford and won 54-37. They also defeated Franciscan, 83-44 on Saturday, Jan. 14.&nbs...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:54:00 -0500Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/freshwater-oceanIt doesnt even sound right. How can an ocean have freshwater? Wouldnt that be a lake? This basic fact that we have been taught since grade school might not be right after all. In ...Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:07:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/radiation-worries-persist-for-japanClothes blow in the wind, dogs scavenge through the streets, cars sit parked, and trees rustle. This is not a normal day for the town of Minamisoma, Japan. The town, which lies within the 12-mi...Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:11:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/aftershockA month to the day after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake first struck Japan, one of the most powerful aftershocks hit Japan with a magnitude of 7.1. Aftershocks are caused when the crust around th...Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:13:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/understanding-earthquake-causes The earthquake that devastated Japan registered as a 9.0 magnitude quake. To put that into perspective, the most powerful quake ever reported was a 9.5 magnitude quake that occurred in Chile in ...Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:15:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/invasive-species-are-not-always-badPenn State Assistant Professor Tomas Carlo and graduate student Jason Gleditsch are making some remarkable discoveries around Happy Valley. The pair of biologists have been studying the effects of an ...Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:18:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/economic-trends-creating-recessionWhen looking for cause of the currently slowed economy, it is difficult to put blame on any one specific thing. The housing market seemed to be the cause for the start of the recession as people...Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:46:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/convenience-store-finally-opens-for-student-useThe time is finally here when students can walk into the new convenience store on the Behrend campus. The process of designing, creating, and constructing has taken a little over three years. H...Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:32:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/11712-full-print-issueSat, 21 Jan 2012 14:57:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sandusky-scandalFormer Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, who was charged Friday with sexually abusing eight boys, held overnight football camps at Penn State Behrend for boys from fourth grade to ninth...Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:13:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/birx-hit-by-busIt was an average ride home until a school bus clipped Chancellor Don Birx. Birx, was riding his bicycle home when he got clipped by a school buss mirror and was thrown off of his bike. The ac...Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:22:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/talking-to-joepaMy mom insists my first words were mama, so I guess she didnt hear me say Joe Pa. From a young age I have always wanted to talk to Joe Paterno. I would talk to him ...Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:59:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/penn-state-family-mourns-a-legendIn the wake of a scandal which resulted in the loss of his job, early on Jan. 22, former coach Joe Paterno lost his life to lung cancer. As quickly as Paterno was dismissed from his 61-year position a...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/media-sources-prematurely-announce-paternos-deathThe managing editor of a student newspaper in the Penn State system has resigned due to a tweet he posted saying that former coach Joe Paterno had passed away. Devon Edwards, Managing Editor o...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:47:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/graduate-students-stir-controversyIt is no secret that engineering majors put in the hours to get through some of their classes. It is a very difficult curriculum, and some concepts are hard to teach as a result. Recently,...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:10:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/is-your-iphone-spying-on-youCarrier IQ is a piece of software that manufacturers can put onto phones to look at every little thing you do on your phone. However, the companies that use this software on their phones are ins...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/boring-behrendAnyone that is a student at Behrend will tell you without any hesitation that it is incredibly boring here on the weekends. A lot of factors can play into this problem. One large factor is that the ma...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:19:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/male-and-female-prospective-of-sexAs a female, Ive found that most fellow young women suffer from the same questions universally. Does he notice my new hairstyle? Does he actually believe I enjoy watching him play video games? ...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-in-regards-to-the-opinion-piece-in-last-weeks-issue-show-me-the-money-economic-trends-creating-recession-Though I agree with your article, Show Me the Money: Economic trends creating recession, I find that you used poor examples to support your argument. Road markers and cell phones are id...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/tweet--tweetTechnological advancement is generally a topic that is viewed with positive light throughout the population. Some People are nave enough to think that advancements in technology only benefit soc...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sopaIt used to seem like no one talked about the Internet anymore, but the last week of events is likely to change that forever. Ten years ago, the Net was still young and barely recovering from a massive...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/student-government-association-vs-itselfStudent Government Association President Jeff Tseng takes his gavel and strikes it on the table. At 5:02 p.m. on a frigid Wednesday evening, the second meeting of the semester commences. This meetin...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:16:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-campus-police-officer-dies--after-sudden-heart-attackLocal member of Penn State Behrends Police and Safety died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Charles A Geer II, 40, of Corry, Pa. died unexpectedly at the Corry Memorial Hospital. Geer graduated from...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:21:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/ride-the-e-for-freeMercyhurst students will not be the only ones riding the bus free of charge anymore; The E, or Eries bus system, has started to allow Behrend students ride at no cost. Stud...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/will-our-alumni--donations-go-to-trial-with-sanduskyThe Sandusky scandal put a cloud over the Penn State name and created some uncertainty among students and staff about what the future might hold. While Penn Staters continue to mourn the loss of belo...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:26:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/gingrich-romney-emphasize-immigration-in-key-stateMIAMI, Fla. As the race for Florida closes in, Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich spent Wednesday attempting to convince the Hispanic community that they arent h...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:28:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/going-greenMarijuana is a touchy subject for some, and every election year the question of whether to legalize it in some way rises to conversation. Current legislation holds the substance in a grey area.&...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/the-underlying-message-behind-the-lyricsLike any other person my age, I love a song with a good beat and one that I can dance to. You may catch me singing along to a Nicki Minaj song at a party or the latest dance song by LMFAO. Its ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:32:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/the-upbehrend-dilemma-to-stay-or-goFor a lot of people, Behrend is just a stop on the road leading to their bachelors degree. I, like many, had University Park as my first choice, but for one of infinite reasons such as applying...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/modern-day-single-friends-with-benefitsIn my grandmothers day, I at the age of 20, would most likely be married off and expecting my first, if not second child. Take a moment to consider this. Out of all of my girlfriends, I think t...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:35:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-lebWe, the Lion Entertainment Board, the primary programming board of Penn State Behrend, respectfully disagree with your views on the weekends events or, in your opinion, lack thereof. You stated...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:36:00 -0500Businesshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/business/kodak-declares-bankruptcyFlickering through the pages of a photo album, not only is there is a feeling of nostalgia from lost opportunities as well as significant memories from the past, but there some Kodak moments&rd...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:38:00 -0500Businesshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/business/bloomberg-terminalThe Sam Irene School of Business offers students access to the Bloomberg Terminal. What is Bloomberg Terminal? The Bloomberg Terminal is a computer software program that ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:39:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/running-with-a-purposeOne week, two more records. While first place continues to allude several members of Penn State Behrends track and field, they continue to find their names at the top of Behrends record...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:41:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-basketball-wins-wednesday-falls-short-saturdayThis week was all about overtime thrillers for the mens basketball team. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the men traveled to Hilbert. They walked away with a victory, 69-66. They headed to their rival, ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/two-named-amcc-diver-of-the-weekWomens swimming and diving fell to Mt. Union over the weekend by a final score of 133-82 on a non-conference match. In the 200-yard relay, the team of MaryEllen Spooner, Julie Cook, Anne Lawren...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/women-dominate-then-lose-by-14It was a roller coaster week for the womens basketball team. They went from domination to a struggle. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the women went to Hilbert and owned the court, 78-43. Saturday was v...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:49:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/cloud-gavin Born out of Danville, Ill., Cloud Gavin is an alternative indie/prog-rock band forming its roots in established bands like Brand New, Balance Composure, and Taking Back Sunday. I personall...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:51:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/tinkers-a-thinker-the-return-of-great-cinematographyA mere 10 minutes into Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was enough to convince me of its stunning achievements in cinematography. This is some of the best camera work Ive seen all year, and though tha...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:54:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/five-inside-looks-at-the-fashion-worldFor most of us, the semester has just begun, bringing about that easy time of year when homework assignments are short, exams are still far away, and free time is (comparably) abundant. But with winte...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/12412-full-issueMon, 13 Feb 2012 19:13:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/13112-full-issueMon, 13 Feb 2012 19:20:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/20712-full-issueMon, 13 Feb 2012 19:27:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/thon-2012This past weekend, THON broke another record in its fight against cancer. THON is a yearlong fundraising effort benefitting the Four Diamonds Fund that culminates in a 46-hour dance marathon he...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/trackAfter five months of stalled construction, there is a restart date in sight for the soccer/lacrosse complex and track. The two construction projects were temporarily put on hold in October last year b...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:08:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/women-win-amccsIs it possible to add a feather to a swimming cap? The phrase adding another feather in the cap may not apply to anyon...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:11:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/men-swimmers-win-amccsThere is winning an event, and then there is dominating an event. The mens swimming and diving team did the latter, engineering a strong effort to win the AMCC Championships with a total of 40...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:15:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/the-descendantsMatt King is stuck in a rut. His wife has fallen into a coma as a result of a motor skiing accident. So many things have gone unsaid between the two of themall Matt wants to do is make everyth...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:23:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/north-dakota-strikes-black-goldAn estimated 25,000 square miles of oil was recently discovered under land stretching from North Dakota to Canada, also including part of Montana. The Bakken shale formation has attracted over 150 oil...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:23:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/oil-prices-continue-to-riseGas prices. When you hear those words, what pops into your head? Fuel efficiency? Seemingly unnecessarily high prices? To most Americans, all of the above come to mind when filling up the tank....Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:27:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/basketball-regular-seasons-endThe regular season has finally come to a close for the mens and womens basketball teams. Saturday marked the last game for both teams. They faced Mount Aloysius in a conference faceoff a...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:30:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/pirates-sign-aj-burnettMany players within the Pirates organization are thrilled by the acquisition of A.J. Burnett this past Friday, and he hasnt even thrown a pitch or participated in an organized practice yet. Up...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:32:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/behrend-students-head-to-combine-for-radio-showTwo Behrend students are heading to the NFL Combine this weekend. Junior communication major Spencer Pascuzzi and sophomore broadcast journalism major Cody Bupp are the hosts of Sports Night on BVZ Ra...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:34:00 -0500Humanities and Social Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/humanities-and-social-science/club-involvementEveryone knows school can be hectic. And it certainly doesnt help trying to manage schoolwork with friends, family, and me time. So when the Club Involvement Fair, for...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:42:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/spring-concertLast week, the Lion Entertainment Board announced that the spring concert this year will include performances by The Fray, Jacks Mannequin and Andy Grammer. For the first time, this year...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:52:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/gary-johnsonAs the Republican presidential nominee battle continues to rage on, and with no apparent competent candidate emerging, I started digging for a candidate that would be an alternative to Obamas r...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:58:00 -0500