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 menrsquo;s basketball team. They always put up a good fight but the last few minutes were the true battle....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 Irsquo;ve been holding on to for these past ...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 menrsquo;s basketball team. They defeated Pitt-Bradford 60-48 on Wednesday Jan. 11. They also took down Franciscan on Saturday Jan. 14, 66-...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 Steenslandrsquo;s documentary class were given the opportunity to travel on a road trip for one of their class assignments.nbsp;...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, Behrendrsquo;s Chemistry club painted windows of the Otto Behrend Science building last month, and j...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/creative-writers-speaker--series-wraps-up-for-the-yearThe Creative Writerrsquo;s 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 n...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.nbsp; The Sam amp; I...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...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 ...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.nbsp; A Michigan...Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:15:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/12-years-of-business-bridge-successBehrendrsquo;s business students came back Sunday afternoon from the 12th Annual Second-Year Business Bridge.nbsp; The Bridge is a two day off-campus retreat, run in...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 sale...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. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:11:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/crosby-penguins-answer-rumors-and-speculationnbsp; nbsp;The Penguins snapped a six game losing streak on Friday, Jan. 13 defeating the Florida Panthers. Then, they continued their winning ways on Sunday ...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 i...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...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....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 Wol...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 o...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:24:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-prepares-for-first-varsity-seasonItrsquo;s finally here; menrsquo;s 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 se...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:26:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/the-year-of-the-quarterbackStar Quarterbacks eat your hearts out.nbsp; Anytime Joe Flacco and Alex Smith make it to championship games, itrsquo;s a weird year. Teams are depending on str...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 s...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:39:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/increased-internet-usage-leads-to-slower-connectionUniversity Park has removed the 10 GB bandwidth limits this fall semester, allowing flexible internet usage to the students. The removal of the bandwidth allowed ...Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/when-penn-state-stole-christmas-breakThe final stretch is here. One more week of classes and, for most of us, another week dedicated to finals.nbsp; For Penn State students statew...Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:58:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/the-playlist-experimental-and-minimalist-trendsAs itrsquo;s 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...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...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:51:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/swimming-and-diving-teams-both-winMenrsquo;s Swimming and Diving posted their first AMCC Conference win over the weekend defeating Penn State Altoona 90-37.nbsp; In the opening 200-medley relay, Daniel Simon, Jake Sher...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:52:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/womens-basketball-smooth-sailingThe womenrsquo;s 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...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:54:00 -0500Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/freshwater-oceanIt doesnrsquo;t even sound right. How can an ocean have freshwater? Wouldnrsquo;t that be a lake? This basic fact that we have been taught since grade school might not be right after a...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.nbsp; The t...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.nbsp; Aftershocks are...Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:13:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/understanding-earthquake-causesnbsp;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 occurre...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 ...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.nbsp; The housing market seemed to be the cause for the start of the reces...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.nbsp; The process of designing, creating, and constructing has ta...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 ...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 busrsquo;s mirror and was throw...Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:22:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/talking-to-joepaMy mom insists my first words were ldquo;mama,rdquo; so I guess she didnrsquo;t hear me say ldquo;Joe Pa.rdquo; From a young age I have always wanted to talk to J...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-y...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. nbsp; ...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.nbsp; It is a very difficult curriculum, and some concepts are hard to teach as a result.n...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.nbsp; However, the companies that use this software on their ...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 ...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:19:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/male-and-female-prospective-of-sexAs a female, Irsquo;ve 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...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, ldquo;Show Me the Money: Economic trends creating recession,rdquo; I find that you used poor examples to support your argument. Roa...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 naiuml;ve enough to think that advancements in technology on...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 ...Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sgavsitselfStudent 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 ...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 Behrendrsquo;s Police and Safety died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Charles A Geer II, 40, of Corry, Pa. died unexpectedly at the Corry Memoria...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 ldquo;E,rdquo; or Eriersquo;s bus system, has started to allow Behrend students ride at no cos...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 co...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:26:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/gingrich-romney-emphasize-immigration-in-key-stateMIAMI, Fla. mdash; As the race for Florida closes in, Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich spent Wednesday attempting to convince the Hispanic community that they ldquo;...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.nbsp; Current legislation holds the substance in...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 LMFA...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 bachelorrsquo;s degree. I, like many, had University Park as my first choice, but for one of infinite reasons su...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/modern-day-single-friends-with-benefitsIn my grandmotherrsquo;s 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 girlfrie...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 weekendsrsquo; events or, in your opinion, lack there...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 ldquo;Ko...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:38:00 -0500Businesshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/business/bloomberg-terminalThe Sam amp; Irene School of Business offers students access to the Bloomberg Terminal.nbsp; nbsp; What is Bloomberg Terminal?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 Behrendrsquo;s track and field, they continue to find their names at t...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 menrsquo;s basketball team. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the men traveled to Hilbert. They walked away with a victory, 69-66. They headed to their riva...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/two-named-amcc-diver-of-the-weekWomenrsquo;s 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 Coo...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 womenrsquo;s basketball team. They went from domination to a struggle. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the women went to Hilbert and owned the court, 78-43. ...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:49:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/cloud-gavinnbsp;Born out of Danville, Ill., Cloud Gavin is an alternative indie/prog-rock band forming its roots in established bands like Brand New, Balance amp; Composure, and Taking Back Sunda...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 Irsquo;ve seen a...Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:54:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/general-electric-to-match-money-raised-by-thonLast Friday, THON co-chairs, along with prominent student leaders on campus, received inviting news. In a meeting with SGA President, the Vice President and Kris ...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:05:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/new-game-room-opens-on-campusMany students wondered when the construction in front of Lawrence Hall would be over. On Thursday, Jan. 10, Penn State Behrend students were treated to a new stud...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:06:00 -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.nbsp; THON is a yearlong fundraising effort benefitting the Four Diam...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 h...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? nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; The phrase ldquo;adding another feather in the caprdquo; may not appl...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 menrsquo;s swimming and diving team did the latter, engineering a strong effort to win the AMCC ...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 themhellip;all Matt wants to do i...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 attracte...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?nbsp; To most Americans, all of the above come t...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 menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s basketball teams. Saturday marked the last game for both teams. They faced Mount Aloysius in a conference faceof...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 hasnrsquo;t even thrown a pitch or participated in an organized pra...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 N...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.nbsp; And it certainly doesnrsquo;t help trying to manage schoolwork with friends, family, and ldquo;merdquo; time.nbsp; So when the Club Involve...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, Jackrsquo;s Mannequin and Andy Grammer. For the first time, th...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 O...Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:58:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/21412-full-issueWed, 22 Feb 2012 19:26:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/nbaAfter a late start due to the lockout, the first half of the 2011-12 NBA regular season has finally come to a close. As expected, the Miami Heat came out strong and pretty much dominated...Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:54:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-weekFreshman diver Meghan Wade has made a huge impact on the swimming and diving team in her first year at Behrend. She has earned out Athlete of the Week honors for her outstanding performa...Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:56:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/piratesPittsburgh Pirates owner, Bob Nutting, believes in his organization. So much so that his opening spring training speech instilled belief in players and coaches of winning the National Le...Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:58:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/steelersCan you imagine going to a Pittsburgh Steelers game at Heinz Field and watching them play their hated rivals, the Baltimore Ravens? And as the Ravens score a touchdown, the announcer cal...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:01:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/men-fall-short-in-amcc-championship-vs-medailleThe menrsquo;s basketball team suffered a disappointing loss to No. 1 Medaille in the AMCC Championship game on Saturday, Feb. 25. It was a tough game right from the start, and the Lion...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:03:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/women-lose-in-semisThe womenrsquo;s basketball team headed into the AMCC playoffs at No. 3 with a record of 20-4. Medaille crushed Behrendrsquo;s dreams of grabbing the AMCC Championship for the second y...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:05:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/swinging-for-the-fencesJunior outfielder Ryan Kragnes has the speed of a wildebeest. All right, not quite. But with 28 stolen bases last season, it sure seems like Kragnes could match the 50...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:24:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/injuryplagued-mens-tennis-continues-to-struggleFor the menrsquo;s tennis team, the problem is not finding talent ndash; it is getting the whole team on the court and healthy. nbsp; Heading into their spring brea...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:09:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/trending-upward-volleyball-begins-winning-streakThings have started to look up for the menrsquo;s volleyball team here at Behrend. After this weekend in New York, they were able to start a winning streak of their own. They posted 3-0...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:12:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/lets-sexercise-Growing up we are told sex is bad. Itrsquo;s understandable, when it can often result in a life threatening disease or an infant. But when it comes down to it, sex is a part of our biol...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:20:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sga-vs-the-budgetThe Student Government Association has received 13 percent of its own budget so far this year, more than any other student organization. SGA Vice President Jim Keeley,...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:27:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/3-journalists-killed-in-syria-civil-warSyria is the new hotspot for violence in the Middle East, highlighted by the death of three foreign journalists already in the conflict.nbsp; Syria, tucked in just north of Jordan and e...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:12:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/movin-on-annual-spring-music-festivalldquo;Since its inception in 1974 as the peaceful and loving lsquo;Gentle Thursday,rsquo; Movinrsquo; On has remained true to its roots by providing a fun-filled day of diverse music...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:39:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/artists-on-the-watch-listFormed in Wilmington, North Carolina, hard rock outfit He is Legend has carved quite the name for themselves. The band posesses a similar style to Clutch, Monster Magnet, Every Time I Di...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:43:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/crystal-clear-entertainment-this-years-oscar-ceremonyBravo to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Sunday eveningrsquo;s 84th Annual Academy Awards was a significant step in the right direction. The organization has really ma...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:47:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/tristate-talent-buffalo-offers-rust-belt-lights-from-harrisburg-hails-get-a-lifeBuffalo, New Yorkrsquo;s Rust Belt Lights are doing what little they can to represent their city and put it back on the map. Once a blue collar boom town, Buffalo has become nothing but...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:48:00 -0500Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/death-star-petition-rejectedWe, the people, want a Death Star. Thatrsquo;s what over 34,000 Americans agreed to when they signed a petition to the Government in the last few months of 2012. The petition was starte...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:08:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/porcupine-gets-flooded-after-sprinkler-breaksOn Valentinersquo;s Day, Porcupine Hall began to flood. All of the residents were awakened to the fire alarm around 7:11 a.m. The students were rushed out of the hall...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:01:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/correctionsIn the April 10 print edition, the headline on the front page reads, LEB previews Behrends spring concert needs clarification.nbsp; Behrends LEB is not sponsoring the concert; the concert is b...Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:02:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/decoding-islamTable-fulls of students sat in McGarvey commons on Thursday night, most of whom would identify themselves somewhere on a spectrum of religiously devout to completely unattatched. All of ...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:07:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/4-injured-1dead-after-ohio-school-shootingCHARDON, OH ndash; The small community of Chardon, known mostly for its maple syrup industry, remains in shock after a gunman fired several shots within the crowded cafeteria. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:11:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/north-korea-ready-for-war-south-korean-drills-cause-tensionSeoul ndash; According to state-run media North Korea is ready to fight a war against both South Korea and the United States. On Monday when the two allies performed their yearly joint ...Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:12:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/22812-full-issueFri, 02 Mar 2012 11:21:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/22112-full-issueFri, 02 Mar 2012 11:56:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/2012-sga-candidates-Editors Note: nbsp;The position of Treasurer is not included in this artilce because the position is not an elected position. nbsp;That position is hired th...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:05:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/bittner-homers-3-times-in-lions-two-weekend-winsFor opposing pitchers, to know Junior Matt Bittner is to hate him. Muskingum, a university in New Concord, OH, found out first hand over the we...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:44:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/fighting-four-conference-supremacyWith their dominating performances this weekend, the Behrend Menrsquo;s tennis team has sent a message to the rest of the AMCC.nbsp; With a 9-0 shutout at Drsquo;Youville ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:45:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/lions-sweep-wells-in-home-finale-dyer-posts-eight-killsOn Sunday afternoon the Penn State Behrend menrsquo;s volleyball team downed Wells College in a non-conference matchup. In their impressive vi...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:47:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/try-this-on-for-size-manning-a-denver-broncoFree agent quarterback Peyton Manning has chosen to sign with the Denver Broncos, ESPN reported Monday. Manning, who was being courted by the B...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:48:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/penguins-find-adversity-in-run-up-to-stanley-cup-with-flyersOne would be remiss to suggest that an easy road null of adversity would suggest a championship. After all, itrsquo;s often a tough road to achieve greatness -- to gain any ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:49:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/plethora-of-upsets-leads-to-busted-bracketsOperation bracket: busted. If you filled out a bracket ndash;and you probably did, considering the thousands and thousands of brackets on ESPN...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:50:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-weekSophomore runner Billy Cvecko has been a clear standout for the track and field team this season. He recently set the school record in the 800m in Florida, which is what ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:51:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/i-want-you-signs-of-a-potential-hook-up-Although most of the time it is fairly obvious when someone wants to hook up (whether itrsquo;s the awkward and always embarrassing drunk texting proposals or the creepy pick up lines o...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:52:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/kony-not-the-only-threat-to-humanityWhile people are wrapped up in the credibility of the Kony Campaign, the GOP race, or going around in their circles concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, what, rather, who has my ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:53:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/frankie--may-organic-foods-blossom-in-erieAny farmer will tell you that a good piece of produce takes time and patience to cultivate. This same practice is similar to that of a friendship. Over the years, friendships grow, and s...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:54:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/american-soldier-facing-charges-in-massacretaff Sgt. Robert Bales was scheduled to meet with Seattle Defense Attorney John Henry Browne, yesterday in Kansas at Fort Leavenworthrsquo;s military prison where Bales is being held.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:56:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/north-korea-to-decide-between-missile-test-launch-food-To join in a treaty with the United States to receive food to feed their country, or to launch a ballistic missile with a satellite attached to it in celebration of the birth of North Ko...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:58:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/mission-in-the-mudHow successful was your 2012 Spring Break? Didnbsp;you catch up on some much needed sleep, get in extra hours at work, or head south to bask in the Sun?nbsp; Twenty-...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:27:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/department-director--a-misleading-titleEach of Behrendrsquo;s four schools, Business, Engineering, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences, is headed by a director who is familiar with all the different academic disciplin...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:32:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/whats-with-this-weatherFlowers are blooming, golf courses are open, motorcyclists are riding, and jackets are being put away. Spring has come early this year, and it is just not limited to the local area, this...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:33:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/hockey-is-backLetrsquo;s get this out of the way now:nbsp; I donrsquo;t know who to thank for saving the 2012-13 NHL season, nor do I know who to blame for the 113 day lockout.nbsp; Quite frankly,...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:11:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-blastedWell, itrsquo;s safe to say winter isnrsquo;t as close to being over as we all might have hoped. Last weekend we were at a comfortable 50 degrees with no precip...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:08:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/chow-timeLately, Irsquo;ve been all about being healthy and watching what I eat. So if you were hoping for a greasy comfort food recipe, I apologize. Itrsquo;s not easy coming up with something...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:46:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/rooted-in-erieTimothy Lockett is not your typical Erie resident. He is a man with ambition and a very impressive talent. Ever since he was 12 years old, he has been writing. Now, at age 23, he became ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:48:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/green-arrow-green-screens-new-plans-for-classic-heroAdaptations of lesser-known superheroes are a tricky balancing act. Naturally, a lot of the more pulpy elements of the mythology have to be either reinterpreted or removed altogether to ...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:50:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/this-weeks-playlistA live performance on the Big Ugly Yellow Couch, a YouTube channel and location frequented by indie artists including most recently Vampire Weekend and Local Natives, this specific video...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-week-taimi-andoFreshman Taimi Ando has quickly made his mark on the menrsquo;s tennis team. He has already claimed the No. 1 singles spot and is in the No. 1 doubles team with junior Chris Galvin. He ...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:53:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/more-records-fall-for-track-and-field-in-the-outdoor-seasonRecords continue to fall for the track and field team. Senior thrower John Cerminara and sophomore runner Denis Lydon continue to add their names to Behrendrsquo;s record books. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:56:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/21-jump-streetThere is a scene in ldquo;21 Jump Streetrdquo; when newly demoted police officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) listen to a short speech from their new police chief (...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:29:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/chow-time-brown-butter-emulsionFeels like summer is rolling in full throttle, and if yoursquo;re anything like me, I just want to spend all day outside and not have to worry about cooking. With warm weather coming ou...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:30:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/rage-over-mass-effect-3-endingIs it insane to change the ending to a novel, or film because fans are angered by it? What about video games? Gamers know the deal. That deal is Mass Effect 3, and many gamers just donr...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:33:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/former-behrend-student-dies-tragicallyStephen Lyne loved hockey.nbsp; He watched hockey, he played hockey and he lived hockey. He always practiced in his dorm room, and, even though the resident assistants frowned upon it, ...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:13:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/war-against-alqaida-hits-cyberspaceFear is a lethal weapon when in the hands of organized insurgents and terror-inspired groups.nbsp; With access to the world at the click of a button, the web has become a breeding groun...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:38:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/17yearold-shot-in-fla-feds-may-file-hate-crime-chargesEditors Note:nbsp;In the March 27 print edition, the article on page 5 regarding the Trayvon Martin slaying needs clarification.nbsp; The headline reads, Student killed by town w...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:40:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/time-to-clock-inTime is of the essence. Thatrsquo;s exactly what I told both my brother and sister two weeks before my midterms begun. I needed to study, revise and make personal study guides and flash...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:45:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/dating-a-whole-other-world-in-collegeSomewhere between the Lilly Library and unlocking the front door of my apartment, I got to thinking about dating. Sure, Irsquo;ve had guys coming in and out of my life with some signifi...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:47:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/heinl-pitches-shutout-against-thiel-in-first-of-two-sunday-wins-for-the-softball-teamThe Lady Lions began their regular season with four consecutive wins. Playing their first games in over two weeks, the Lions showed their talents. The team was victorious in their home o...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:54:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/behrend-batters-fredonia-state-with-strong-pitchingSophomore Dante DeSantisrsquo; pitches danced away from opposing bats Sunday, and his seven strikeouts helped the Behrend Lions to defeat Fredonia State 9-1. DeSantis...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:57:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/freshman-taimi-ando-and--lions-lose-inconference-contestAs Taimi Ando goes, so do the Lions.nbsp; nbsp; For Ando, previously victorious in five straight singles matches, and the most recent recipient of the AMCC player of...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:59:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/more-records-fall-for-track-and-field-in-the-outdoor-seasonRecords continue to fall for the track and field team. Senior thrower John Cerminara and sophomore runner Denis Lydon continue to add their names to Behrendrsquo;s record books. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:03:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/heads-begin-to-roll-in-bounty-punishmentNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton took full responsibility for the alleged use of a bounty system, apologizing over the weekend. This entire system paid Saints players to purposely hi...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:07:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/trading-for-tim-tebow-good-move-or-disasterAs you people all may have heard of by now, Tebowmania, A.K.A. the great Mr. Tim Tebow (hold up a second while I Tebow on this spot) has been traded to the New York Jets. Do you think th...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:10:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/blood-driveDonating blood regularly is an important asset in your life. This simple and safe process attracts minority groups that have something special to give.nbsp; The Erie ...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:11:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-election-struggleFor students at Behrend, SGA elections may occupy some of their time for about a week while they get to know the candidates and finally vote on one of the four days the polls are open. H...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:13:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/voteBehrend Collegersquo;s Student Government Association, the governing body for all clubs and organizations on campus, will hold its annual election this Wednesday. This yearrsquo;s cand...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:15:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/breaking-news--wheeler-slane-win-sga-electionAfter weeks of campaigning, the 2012 SGA election is finally over. nbsp;Two tickets competed against each other both with the hopes of winning president and vice president, but after all the ballo...Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:45:00 -0400Businesshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/business/students-visit-the-big-appleThe Penn State Behrend Economics club made their annual business trip to New York City this past week. On Wednesday, 40 students and five faculty made their way to NYC for the three day ...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:39:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/inside-the-worlds-worst-prisonsCamp 22 nbsp; HAENGYONG, North Korea -The city of Haengyong is located in the north-eastern corner of North Korea.nbsp; The surro...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:43:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/depp-goes-nativeThe Hollywood western has long been in a state of decline. Minus the odd exception (the ldquo;3:10 to Yumardquo; remake, for one), Hollywood just doesnrsquo;t seem to know how to make...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:22:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/winter-wonderlandWinter is upon us, or at least was upon us, and that means snow lovers can finally grind down those rusty edges and wax up the board for the winter months.nbsp; Skiing and snowboarding ...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:13:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/on-tops-of-the-worldItrsquo;s all about a smile.nbsp; About 80 Penn State Behrend students are working to spread smiles every week through a program callednbsp;TOPSoccer. Every Wednesd...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:32:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/democrats-sent-to-win-behrend-votesThis year is an election year for our country. Not only is the president up for re-election, but many individuals are running in state and local government elections. With many con...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:48:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-clinches-spot-in-playoffsThe menrsquo;s volleyball team clinched a playoff spot in the United Volleyball Conference (UVC) taking the eight seed. This is the inaugural season of menrsquo;s volleyball, in which ...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:36:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-week-ashley-gruberSenior third-baseman, Ashley Gruber is guiding her team in the right direction. She recently pushed her team passed Mt. Aloysius earning her our Athlete of the Week honors.nbsp;Gruber h...Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:58:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/kama-sutra-guide-to-a-fulfilling-sex-lifeWhile taking an international cultures course last semester, I discovered a whole new world of traditions and customs. I was opened to a fresh variety of literature, religious beliefs an...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:52:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/antikony-advocacy-fleetingThe internet gets hit with trending topics on a daily basis. These can range anywhere from celebrity news and gossip, to worldwide crisis and national events.nbsp; Ju...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:55:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/sin-city-2-spinning-a-sequel-or-spinning-their-wheelsFans of genre filmmaking share a common emotion ndash; the frustration of following development on major movie sequels stuck in development hell. From ldquo;Ghostbusters 3rdquo; to ldquo;Jurass...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:56:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/they-promised-escape-release-epStationed in Youngstown, Ohio, this metal/melodic hardcore band creates their name with the basis of Christian values, strong messages, and stronger breakdowns. They Promised Escape is c...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:58:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/chicken-soup-for-the-foodie-soulWoman versus food. One might not think that those words can be synonymous, but I take them as a personal challenge. As a connoisseur of all food both decadent and dive, Irsquo;m always ...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:17:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-named-second-best-satellite-campus-in-usThe online journal Huffington Post and thebestcolleges.org recently named Behrend the second best satellite campus in the United States. It is second only to Carnegie Mellon University i...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:15:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/charles-baxter-visits-burkenbsp;ldquo;I began writing this story fourteen years ago, [but I] didnrsquo;t know who the people were and set it down,rdquo; said Charles Baxter, this semesterrsquo;s fiction reade...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:06:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/shellshockedMaybe sophomore pitcher Kelsey Fuller was tired Saturday. Or, maybe she had a sore arm. A bum knee. Something on her mind. Whatever the explanation,...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:21:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/In their final regular season match, menrsquo;s volleyball defeated Wells College by a 3-0 combined score on April 5. Three weeks ago, Behrend defeated Wells by the same 3-0 score. ...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:23:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-wins-finaleIn their final regular season match, menrsquo;s volleyball defeated Wells College by a 3-0 combined score on April 5. Three weeks ago, Behrend defeated Wells by the same 3-0 score. ...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:23:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/falling-into-placeMore Lions continue to qualify for the ECAC Tournament. Junior John Cerminara and freshman Conor McMannis stepped up their game at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational to earn spots at the E...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:26:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-week-dante-desantisSophomore pitcher Dante DeSantis threw a showstopper against the current AMCC Champions, Penn State Altoona, on Saturday to help Behrend earn another win. With his 4-0 record from the hi...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:28:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/rangers-coach-john-tortorella-bashes-penguins-crosby-respondsFollowing Thursdayrsquo;s 5-2 victory, New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella was not pleased, to say the least. Tortorella, who is known to be outspoken about antics he doesnrsqu...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:29:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/inside-the-worlds-worst-prisons-part-twoDiyarbarkir Prison DIYARBARKIR, Turkey ndash; Built in 1980, Diyarbarkir prison was designated a martial-law prison for enemies of the state.nbsp; A...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:30:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/election-year-at-behrendWith the coming of a presidential election, students are becoming more vocal about their political loyalties. Windows of campus residence halls mark preferences from left to right. The r...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:11:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/governor-closeyoureyes-corbettUnite Against The War on Women will march and rally on April 28, 2012 in every state to say, ldquo;Enough is Enoughrdquo; to government, business, and religious institution interferenc...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:14:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/students-organize-debate-in-mcgarveyIn order to garner interest for the April 24 primary for Pennsylvaniarsquo;s 49th district seat currently held by Senator Jane Earll, a meet amp; greet and debate was held by Behrendr...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:17:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/concert-committee-previews-behrends-spring-concertAs the spring concert draws near, the Concert Committee, consisting of 15 students and three advisors from Behrend, Gannon, and Edinboro, is continuing to work hard to put the finishing ...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:23:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/penn-state-erie-among-universities-without-easter-breakEvery public and private school is given holidays that exempt students from attending school during those times. People who are religious have their beliefs and have willingly left work ...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:24:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/clean-sweep-of-weekThe Behrend Lions served up a slew of runs and strikeouts to a heap of opponents last week. The week started last Tuesday, as the Behrend Lions took on Pitt-Bradford i...Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:41:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/32012-full-issueTue, 20 Mar 2012 01:06:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/33712-full-issueTue, 27 Mar 2012 01:09:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/4312-full-issueTue, 03 Apr 2012 01:12:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/victoriousFor the menrsquo;s tennis team, the goal has remained the same since day one.nbsp; The goal for the Lions was to win the AMCC tournament, and with the championship become the first tea...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:54:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/enrollment-down-14Despite predictions by the New York Times, Penn Statersquo;s Collegian, and even an article published on Dec. 6 by The Beacon, prospective students are not accepting their letters of ac...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:58:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-week-victoria-harwoodJunior Victoria Harwood has excelled on the track and on the field this season, which is why we chose her as our Athlete of the Week.nbsp; Harwood has already compete...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:01:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/march-of-dimes-students-organize-charity-eventBehrend is sending a team for March of Dimes. ldquo;Behrend for Babiesrdquo; was organized by a group of Behrend students as part of their course requirement.nbsp; ...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:04:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/penguins-disaster-on-iceThe Pittsburgh Penguins have lost three consecutive games against the Philadelphia Flyers, and are now one defeat away from vacation time at their local golf courses. Itrsquo;s been tha...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:06:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/failed-north-korean-rocket-launch-causes-embarrassmentConfirmed by Pyongyang, North Korearsquo;s controversial rocket launch in Northwest North Korea failed on Friday. The 100 foot Unha-3 rocket ldquo;went uprdquo; at ...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:08:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/secret-service-scandal-members-of-agency-allegedly-hired-prostitutesWashington ndash; On Monday, 11 members of the Secret Service got their security clearances taken away due to an investigation. The agents and officers allegedly brought prostitutes to ...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:11:00 -0400Humanities and Social Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/humanities-and-social-science/fifth-annual-gender-conference-returnsThe Fifth Annual Gender Conference will be held at Behrend from April 18-20. nbsp; The conference is a forum ldquo;in which students, staff, faculty and members of t...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:18:00 -0400Humanities and Social Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/humanities-and-social-science/students-participate-in-university-wide-ethics-film-competitionSeveral Behrend students are working with professor Mark Steensland to create a short film for the Penn State Rock Ethics Institute film competition. The goal for this third-annual compe...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:19:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/beg4music-qaAndy Grammar Q: What inspires your music and where are you when you write music? A: I write a lot, but not necessarily finish a lot. On the road itrsquo;s rea...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/allegheny-college-on-lockdownMEADVILLE, PA -- Allegheny College has been put on lockdown as of 2:14 p.m. while police search for a gunman that is near the campus.nbsp; nbsp; Students were notified early Wedne...Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:23:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/5412-full-issueThu, 17 May 2012 11:38:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/bvz-radioThu, 17 May 2012 15:33:00 -0400Sciencehttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/science/behrend-holds-sixth-annual-chemistry-dayThis past Thursday, Behrend held its sixth annual chemistry day. Students from 16 high schools in Erie, Crawford, and Warren county, as well as a county in New York, were invited to participate in ...Fri, 18 May 2012 12:19:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/golf-team-finishes-up-at-nationalsNationals took place at Honey in the Hill, Fla. nbsp;The Lions were cut after round two after accumulating a team total of 643. nbsp;Behind senior captain Kevin Koerbels team low 156 (77, 79) tw...Tue, 22 May 2012 20:58:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/campus-goes-dryStarting this fall, the Behrend campus will be entirely dry. Students of any age, even those of legal drinking age, will not be permitted to have alcohol in any of the residence halls or...Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/club-showcase-2012With all of the different clubs and organizations on campus to participate in, Behrend presents something for everyone to enjoy. The club showcase, or ldquo;club rush,rdquo; held this year on Wed...Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:41:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/my-story-your-story-our-storyThe face of Penn State is not Jerry Sandusky. A child molester does not represent Penn State.nbsp; Those who stayed silent when they were needed most do not represent...Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:51:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/91112-full-print-issueTue, 11 Sep 2012 11:09:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/dahlkempers-new-class-adds-variety-to-courseworknbsp; Reverend Charles Brock and ex-Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper introduced a new class this semester - one that has it all. What be...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:15:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/oncampus-apartments-mostly-renovatedThe day after students moved out last year, Eriez Construction Company moved onto campus to start the renovations of the junior and senior apartment facilities at the top of campus.nbsp...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/some-exempt-from-chinas-one-child-policyAs China opens itself up more to the world, its one child policy is gaining more criticism and praise alike as the international community becomes more informed on the details of the pol...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:06:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/romney-aims-to-cut-taxes-for-everyone-privatize-business-to-fix-economic-woesThis November, Americans will encounter, ponder, and make a decision that is likely to either cause plague or prosperity for many generations of Americans to come. The upcoming election ...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:13:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/clinton-urges-citizens-to-let-obama-finish-job-have-faith-in-obamacareOn Nov. 6 Americans will make a decision on whether they want the next four years to be handled by conservative republicans or liberal democrats.nbsp; It is interesting to see how the t...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:14:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/kicker-misses-four-field-goals-in-loss-to-virginiaFrickinrsquo; Ficken! Thatrsquo;s what Penn State fans were saying ndash;nbsp; in PG language, of course ndash; after watching kicker Sam Ficken shank his fourth ...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:21:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/hot-fall-2012-shoe-trendsI am a firm believer that a girl can never have too many pairs of shoes in her closet, especially at college. You never know what sort of footwear you will need, especially considering t...Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:24:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/82812-full-print-issueTue, 28 Aug 2012 12:32:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:36:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/91812-full-print-issueTue, 18 Sep 2012 15:10:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/privacy-do-you-know-your-rightsThe housing records of my freshman year in Perry Hall still lay somewhere in a filing system on campus.nbsp; One signature, my signature, signed at the end of a 19-page document.nbsp; ...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:13:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/new-presidentPenn State University is on the hunt again, and this time theyrsquo;re looking for a new president to head the school. You may be wondering why, considering that they had just appointed...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:29:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/former-members-of-congress--visit-penn-state-behrendSeptember 17th was a day that will leave a lasting impact on the students of Penn State Behrend. On this day, two former United States congressmen came to campus as part of the first eve...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:44:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/algerian-hostage-crisis-comes-to-an-end-after-four-daysAfter four days being trapped in an Algerian international natural gas field, the last of the lucky survivors were rescued. The last raid by the Algerian military on Jan. 19, finally end...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:17:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/womens-soccer-team-goes-to-brazilA once-in-a-lifetime,nbsp;unforgettable experience. Thatrsquo;s what the Penn State Behrend girlrsquo;s soccer team experienced last May on their trip to Brazil. The trip, which took ...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:49:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/students-ride-ebus-for-freeStudents and faculty at Penn State Behrend can ride the e-bus totally free of charge by just showing their Penn State id. This year, the Erie Transit Authority made a ...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:55:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/stephen-dunn-to-speak-at-behrendStephen Dunn, writer of 16 books and winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize, will be starting off Behrendrsquo;s Creative Writerrsquo;s Speaker Series on Thursday, September 20 in the Smith Chapel at ...Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:27:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/soccer-complex-construction-delayPenn State Behrend is currently in the process of building a new turf field and sports complex. The field itself has been completed, but it is far from being done. Brian Streeter, the athle...Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:53:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/ge-unveils-new-locomotive-prototypeCustomers from all over the world gathered on Aug. 24, 2012 in Lawrence Park Township, waiting for General Electric Transportationrsquo;s unveiling of the newest prototype to the Evolution series ...Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:24:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-embraces-the-artsAfter four years of working for an Arts Administration major, Penn State Behrend finally got it approved in June 2012. This major is unique to Behrend and combines two types ...Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:49:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/catfish-manti-teo-and-the-perils-of-online-datingOver the course of time, there have been plenty of strange sports stories ndash; skater Tonya Harding hiring someone to take out her rival, a Little Leaguer, pitcher Danny Almonte, faki...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:32:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/guns-university-policy-the-law-and-youIn the wake of another mass shooting in America, would you feel safer if your classmates were allowed to carry guns to class? ldquo;Unless yoursquo;re a member of th...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:24:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/92512-full-print-issueTue, 25 Sep 2012 11:57:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/up-professor-speaks-on-stressThe more educated you are, the more stressed you are.nbsp; That was the main point of David Almeidarsquo;s presentation on stress.nbsp; Almeida, a professor of human development and f...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:16:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/10212-full-print-issueTue, 02 Oct 2012 14:29:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/serial-theft-in-junkerSeveral students were victims of a theft that took place in the Junker Center gymnasium on Sept. 25. The theft reportedly occurred between 9:25 a.m. and 11 a.m. An uni...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:42:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/ugates-locked-downAlthough there is only a portion of Behrend students living in the University Gate Apartments, it is no secret to most students that changes have been made ndash; the most apparent of w...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:54:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-participates-in-global-game-jamStudents across the country took part in the event that in 2012 produced more than 2,200 original games. The program, Global Game Jam, focuses on every aspect of game development, includ...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:07:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/swimming-wings-big-on-senior-dayThe Lionrsquo;s senior night at the Junker Center ended in their favor on Saturday when the Behrend menrsquo;s swim team defeated Pitt-Bradford, 151-119, in another Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:10:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/muses-newest-album-facing-criticismFew bands have gone through as many different phases as Muse has, from being widely considered a cheap knock-off of British alternative kings, Radiohead, following their 1998 debut ldqu...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:04:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/state-senate-candidates-specify-platformsThe nationrsquo;s eyes are on the presidential election, but for the residents of Erie three important races are peaking.nbsp; One such race is that between Janet An...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:14:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/women-win-second-invite-of-fall-seasonThe Penn State Behrend womenrsquo;s cross country team is ranked 10th in the U.S. Track amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The team took first out of 16 in the Behrend I...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/adam-lashinsky-to-speak-at-behrendAdam Lashinsky, senior editor at large for Fortune magazine, will be a part of Behrendrsquo;s next Speaker Series on Thursday, October, 18. The event will be held in Room 180 in the REDC at 7:30 p...Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:18:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/10912-full-print-issueWed, 10 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-ranked-among-top-15-military-friendly-schoolsPenn State Behrend is on the national radar for its engineering and business programs and according to the U.S. News amp; World Report, Behrend offers an engineering program that ranks ...Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-offers-international-opportunities-abroadAlthough Behrend is known for its ldquo;small school feel,rdquo; the opportunity to get involved in numerous programs continues to grow.nbsp; One of the strongest programs that Behren...Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:38:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/miri-does-erie-new-york-city-coffee-shop-reviewsI love dining. I love the whole experience that comes with it: the ambiance, the service, the aroma. For a long time I believed that New York is the only place that could give me that ul...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:06:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-golf-tees-off-at-nemacolinItrsquo;s all about the little things at Nemacolin Woodlands Golf Resort.nbsp; Tucked in the Laurel Highlands, about an hour south of Pittsburgh, lies a majestic place, one...Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:36:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/professor-returns-to-behrend-promotes-peace-corps-optionMany college students know what they want to do after college. Some will grab their degrees and go out into the world of business, engineering, science, or arts. Some people may not have a set plan...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:09:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/returning-american-students-befriend-international-studentsStudents at Penn State Behrend stay connected even when their schedules are full. One way they do this is by volunteering for the new FastStart Friends program from University Park. Through this pr...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:24:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/new-engineering-fraternity-in-the-works-Coming up on January 26, 2013, the official installation of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society will occur at Penn State Behrend. Behrend was recently granted this chapter entrance at the ann...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:39:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/hes-the-manat-behrendTrevor Arnot took a cheerleader to prom in high school. Now, he is one. nbsp;nbsp; nbsp; Arnot, being only one of four male cheerleaders on the team, has the job of...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:10:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/brazilian-blazeAs many were celebrating their final day of freedom from school and work, a blaze broke out, cutting the celebrations and many lives, short. It began at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 27 when some...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:13:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/amcc-champions-golf-teams-wins-by-20-strokesWEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. - The Behrend golf team made it two straight years and three out of the last four when they took the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championship on Monday.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:53:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/patra-sangpoompongPenn State Behrend has chosen another athlete of the week for an athletic performance that has caught the attention of many people. This week, freshman athlete Patra Sangpoompong has been ch...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:59:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/afflecks-argo-recounts-littleknown-us-operationlsquo;Argorsquo; is a science-fiction experience beyond your wildest dreams. Set in a Middle-Eastern world, it depicts epic battles of a future war, featuring beloved characters in the form of ro...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:58:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/secrets-of-behrendnbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Despite Penn State Behrendrsquo;s rich history, many are unaware of a very important historical building that stands on campus. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; On the outside,...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:17:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/lions-get-revengenbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Penn State Behrendrsquo;s club hockey team sought redemption this weekend as they faced off against Penn State Altoona in their first league game on Sunday. This annual Breast ...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:19:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/astronomy-professor-darren-williams-fights-leukemianbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Astronomy professor Darren Williams has accomplished much in his lifetime. He has taught at Behrend for the past 14 years and has been the commencement speaker at Penn St...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:25:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-receives-largest-gift-in-history-217-million-from-software-companynbsp; nbsp;nbsp;Penn State Behrend was presented with the largest gift in the collegersquo;s history Tuesday morning. The gift, valued at $21.7 million, comes from California-based Autodesk, a ...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:56:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/halloween-vegan-cupcakesBy using vegan conversions, any recipe can be retrofitted to suit various dietary restrictions. Speaking of converting recipes, any of the two-minute microwave cupcake recipes should work. Generall...Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:30:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/103012-full-print-issueTue, 30 Oct 2012 11:36:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/penn-state-braces-for-bad-weatherAs Hurricane Sandy sweeps the East Coast, businesses, schools and entire cities are being closed in its path, somenbsp; devastated in its wake. As of Tuesday, the storm is poised to mov...Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:39:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/almost-maine-warms-up-theatreldquo;Almost, Mainerdquo; director David Vegh has been so caught up with directing the play that he forgot one thing ndash; his tickets. ldquo;I donrsquo;t think ...Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:42:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/womens-cross-country-wins-amccA determined cast came to run Saturday morning. The womenrsquo;s cross country team looked strong as they won their fourth Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) championship.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:48:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/athlete-of-the-week-mary-sperryThis weekrsquo;s athlete of the week has shown impressive dedication to her sport and her team. Senior womenrsquo;s volleyball player Mary Sperry helped the team ear...Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:51:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/eugene-cross-to-speak-at-behrendOn Thursday, November 8, previous Penn State Behrend creative writing professor Eugene Cross will speak in Behrendrsquo;s Creative Writer Speaker Series. The event will be held at the Smith Chapel...Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:39:00 -0500Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/111312-full-print-issueWed, 14 Nov 2012 14:37:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-students-treated-to-alumnus-eugene-crosss-story-collectionEugene Cross returned to Behrend on Nov. 8 to read from his book of short stories, ldquo;Fires of Our Choosing,rdquo; but instead of reading just any stories from his book, he treated ...Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:16:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/team-meets-expectationsThere were high expectations, but the womenrsquo;s soccer team more than fulfilled them when they defeated Pitt-Bradford in double overtime to clench the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate C...Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:20:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/ceasefire-still-holding-in-conflictAs Behrend students were beginning to wind down and start Thanksgiving break, Israel and Gaza were locked in the middle of a deadly conflict. This conflict, lasting eight days, saw the d...Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/heisman-hysteriaIt could be a first for a Heisman winner this year, at least if freshman Johnny Manziel, quarterback for Texas Aamp;M, takes home the trophy.nbsp; He has thrown for 3,419 yards, 24 tou...Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:46:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/49ers-have-good-problem-smith-vs-kaepernickThe head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh, has a difficult decision to make toward the end of this NFL season.nbsp; He needs to decide which quarterback he wants to start ...Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:50:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-new-windows-8Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses since October 26. What separates Windows 8 from Windows 7? Here are some key features of Windows 8:nbsp; Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/thank-you-seniorsIt was overtime. It had to be. Anything to keep them out there. With no bowl game, this game against Wisconsin was it for the Penn State seniors.nbsp; Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:47:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/so-what-do-you-want-to-do-before-you-dieWhat do you want to do before you die?nbsp; Itrsquo;s the question thatrsquo;s on everyonersquo;s mind at one time or another, and itrsquo;s the question that ld...Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:45:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/nfl-player-involved-in-murdersuicideKansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher committed suicide outside Arrowhead Stadium on the morning of Dec. 8, 2012. Belcher, who was 25 years old, is also suspected of killing his gi...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:25:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-imminent-fiscal-cliff-approachesThis ldquo;cliffrdquo; is supposedly waiting for America at the end of the year when automatic taxes go into effect alongside automatic spending cuts that will affect every American, r...Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:47:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/un-bids-lead-to-settlement-expansionOn Nov. 29, just eight days after the eight day battle between Israel and Gaza, Palestinersquo;s standing in the U.N. was elevated in a landslide vote. The vote, which gave Palestine th...Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:47:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/wall-of-championsBefore the final game of the 2012 season against Wisconsin, the 2012 Penn State football team was given a spot on the wall of champions inside Beaver Stadium. This team was placed among the best te...Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:50:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-hierarchy-who-makes-the-decisionsWe are one campus geographically distributed, but how does this unity break down as a Penn State hierarchy? The big decisions at Behrend are decided collectively. Donald Birx, the chancello...Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:50:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/junker-restrictedJust last week, a campus-wide email was sent to students about the new Junker identification policy.nbsp; When entering the Junker Center, students must present identificati...Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:13:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/gaming-development-certificateThe video game industry is a multi-billion dollar cash cow, making around $67 billion in revenue in 2012. It is expected to grow to $82 billion by 2017.nbsp; The vide...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:58:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/syrian-war-could-go-chemicalSyriarsquo;s civil war is peaking and it seems Bashar al-Assadrsquo;s forces are becoming weaker. Attacks have shifted from ground assaults to aerial, and now chemical warfare is immin...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:55:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/serving-up-defeatThe Menrsquo;s volleyball team has clinched another win early on in the season to Penn State Altoona.nbsp; The Behrend Lions, now 2-4 defeated Altoona Saturday night. In three sets with scores, o...Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:17:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/springsummer-fashion-forecast-2013In the spirit of disgust at Eriersquo;s interminable snowfall, I would like to propose a forecast of a different sort; though Spring fashion swept the runway in September, a snowy February day cal...Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:16:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/young-sensations-give-fans-hope-for-futureKeep your head up, Colin Kaepernick. Keep kissing those biceps, Colin Kaepernick. Keep throwing those fastballs and bewildering defenses, Colin Kaepernick. Because while you...Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:14:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-prepares-for-the-kids [lt;a href=//storify.com/sehrin1891/behrend-prepares-for-the-kids target=_b...Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:30:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sos-condom-serviceTired of rummaging through your belongings in hopes of finding a condom to satisfy your sexual desires? Durex has launched its new app, ldquo;SOS Condoms,rdquo; which discreetely bring...Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:26:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-takes-its-first-steps-for-spring-relay-for-life [lt;a href=//storify.com/sehrin1891/behrend-takes-its-fi...Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:36:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sga-suspends-involvement-in-ccsg-for-spring-semester [lt;a href=//storify.com/sehrin1891/sga-suspends-involve...Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:48:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/cheerleaders-take-the-lead-to-raise-money-for-cancer-research [lt;a href=//storify.com/sehrin1891/cheerleaders-take-th...Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:51:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/miri-does-erie-coffee-shop-reviews-two [lt;a href=//storify.com/sehrin1891/miri-does-erie-coffee-shop-reviews ...Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:01:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/new-york-fashion-week [lt;a href=//storify.com/taylorstephens/new-york-fashion-week target=_blankgt...Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:26:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/catholics-is-it-time-for-change [lt;a href=//storify.com/aji5037/catholics-is-it-time-for-change target=_bla...Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:29:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/stampede-at-pilgrimage-kills-36 [lt;a href=//storify.com/sbirx/stampede-at-pilgrimage-kills-36 target=_blank...Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:34:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sudoku-answer-219Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:13:00 -0500Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/a-one-time-first-person-account-of-erotic-dancingThe room was dark, the music was loud, and the smell of smoke was heavy in the air. Half-naked girls walked around me as I searched for my friend who would be stripping that night. She p...Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:16:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/tibetans-selfimmolateIn the over 50-year fight for Tibetan freedom, hundreds of thousands of Tibetans have died and millions more have protested. With the death of former monk, Lobsang Namygal, protests by i...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:13:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/thon-reaches-milestone-raises-over-12-millionTHON members danced their way into the history books for yet another record year, raising over $12.3 million for the Four Diamonds Fund. Over 700 students took the stage and danced for a to...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:13:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/seth-meyers-announced-as-behrends-spring-eventLive from Penn State Behrend, itrsquo;s Seth Meyers! Seth Meyers from ldquo;Saturday Night Liverdquo; will be performing along with opener Chris Hardwick. Meyers an...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:03:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/men-win-amcc-championshipThe menrsquo;s basketball team won their fourth AMCC championship Saturday afternoon. The team defeated the Medaille Mavericks by a score of 63-60.nbsp; The Lions an...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:57:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-bully-goes-to-collegeBully. The word conjures up an image of a middle school student stealing lunch money or shoving a nerdrsquo;s head in the toilet. What happens to that bully, and...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:58:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/reduced-housing-rates-for-summerPenn State Behrend housing services has lowered their rates for summer housing in the on-campus apartments to compete with the local real estate economy. Affordability is the name of the...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/student-employment-sees-major-fall-turnover-rate-The various food services on campus currently employ 337 students this semester, and lost a total of 143 employees last fall. Brunorsquo;s Cafeacute; employees consi...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:24:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-dominates-three-weekend-gamesFinishing their weekend 3-0, the Behrend menrsquo;s volleyball team had its most successful tournament to date, going undefeated at New Jersey City.nbsp; The Lions defeated Gallaudet a...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:27:00 -0500Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/the-behrend-dance-team-breaks-it-downLetrsquo;s face it; if yoursquo;re not a dancer, you probably donrsquo;t know much about Penn State Behrendrsquo;s dance team. You may not have even known Behrend had a dance team. M...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:29:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/failed-superman-lives-gets-second-lifeIt seems even death canrsquo;t keep the Man of Steel down - last month, filmmaker Jon Schnepp of Adult Swimrsquo;s Venture Bros. announced a Kickstarter campaign to produce and direct ...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:34:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/atlas-genius-when-it-was-nowIn the Fall 2011 semester, Keith Jeffery was studying for his final exams with his bandmates. Jeffery was focusing on a ldquo;realistic careerrdquo; when he suddenly stopped in his tra...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:35:00 -0500Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/suellen-fried-transforming-the-cultures-of-peer-abuseStudents and faculty from the psychology, sociology and other departments gathered in Reed on Feb. 12 to listen to SuEllen Fried. SuEllen Fried is an international spe...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:38:00 -0500Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/the-art-of-fielding-a-tale-of-love-loss-and-baseballFive hundred pages of pure baseball. The authorrsquo;s love for the game stretches chapter after chapter as he introduces and develops a true ballplayer in himself. Thatrsquo;s what a ...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:42:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/read-watch-gawk-repeat-editors-picksYouTube Recommendation:nbsp;The Sartorialist sits down with Steve McCurry. The name Steve McCurry might be unfamiliar, but his photographs definitely are not. A photo...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:46:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/interviewing-sidney-crosbySidney Crosby walked into the visiting locker room at the First Niagara Center and plopped down at his locker.nbsp; After he was briefed on why I was there, I headed ...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:49:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/will-the-college-debt-bubble-burst-nextWhen columnists talk about problems with higher education, talks usuallynbsp; revolve around college debt. The common conception is that it is on track to do what the h...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:50:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sudoku-answer-312Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:52:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/antarctic-lake-may-contain-new-life-formStraight out of a 1993 episode of ldquo;The X-Filesrdquo;, Russian scientists have found an organism theyrsquo;re saying qualifies as ldquo;unclassified life,rdquo; according to Sci...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:54:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/enrollment-dropsRecently, three trends have been attributed to lower enrollment at commonwealth campuses, including Behrend. In the past two years, overall app...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:56:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/students-journey-to-puerto-ricoWhile other Behrend students spent their week off back in their hometowns with family and friends, mine was a bit different.nbsp; I spent my freshman spring brea...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:57:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-students-spring-into-careersPenn State Behrendrsquo;s Spring Career and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 20. It will be held in the Junker Center from noon until 4 p.m. All stude...Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sequestrationThe sequester, the damaging, deep cuts that were supposed to motivate congress to pass a deal to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion before March 1, are now taking affect. In 2011, congres...Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:55:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/nsbe-struts-its-stuffThe National Society of Black Engineers put on a fashion show last Thursday night in the gaming lounge of Reed titled ldquo;Dress to Conquer.rdquo; Featuring clothes from Macyrsquo;s,...Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:19:00 -0400Opinionhttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/opinion/breaking-down-the-fracking-argumentLargely, the fracking argument has been broken down into a very bipartisan fight between environmentalists versus big business.nbsp; The fracking process requires a drill site to be set...Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:29:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/penn-state-starts-website-for-president-searchSeveral years after the Sandusky scandal shook the foundations of Penn State, faculty, alumni and students still suffer the repercussions and will continue to for many more years. nbsp;Pen...Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:27:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/nursing-gets-a-faceliftThe nursing major at Penn State Behrend is getting a facelift, starting fall of 2014.nbsp; Currently the nursing major at Penn State Behrend is divided into two categories. Students have t...Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:25:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-google-glasses-can-change-your-lifeAfter a week of hard work and no play, Suzy decides to relax and go to the beach. Her summer tan had faded away long before December, and she is determined to get it back for her hot bea...Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/we-are-cyberbullies UPDATE: The Twitter account @PSBconfessions was taken down as of this morning.nbsp;nbsp; Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:12:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/greek-week-events-continueIn the past, Greek Week has been a time for greek members to display fierce competitiveness, creativeness and show pride in their letters. Thou...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:16:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/night-on-the-8th-continentThe International Student Organization (ISO) hosted its annual ldquo;Night on the 8th Continentrdquo; last Thursday.nbsp; The term ldquo;8th Continentrdquo; signi...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:19:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-student-creates-sidewalk-petitionA couple of weeks ago, freshman Matt Shank witnessed a fellow Behrend student barely escape tragedy on Jordan Road, where many students cross to get to Burke, Junker and the Chapel on a ...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:15:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/blood-drive-at-behrend-named-successMany Behrend students braved needles to save local lives at the blood drive held last week. Since 1966, the Community Blood Bank has been collecting donations for area...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:28:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-swimmer-floatsAfter helping the Penn State Behrend menrsquo;s swim team win an AMCC championship, sophomore Dan Simon didnrsquo;t plan on making school history by becoming the first Behr...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:59:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-tennis-wins-five-in-a-rowThe Behrend menrsquo;s tennis team picked up their fifth win in a row this past Tuesday, as they traveled to the St. Bonaventure Fitness Center to take on the Pitt-Bradford ...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:09:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-strokes-a-twisted-experimental-turn-With The Strokesrsquo; fifth studio album ldquo;Comedown Machinerdquo; released Tuesday, March 26, one has to wonder what direction the bandrsquo;s sound will move in thi...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:18:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/why-taxing-the-rich-doesnt-workWith The Strokesrsquo; fifth studio album ldquo;Comedown Machinerdquo; released Tuesday, March 26, one has to wonder what direction the bandrsquo;s sound will move in thi...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:22:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/fracking-companies-do-it-responsiblyFracking.nbsp; It is a point of controversy at almost every angle.nbsp; The industry is moving in whether we like it or not, and the future of energy production ...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:42:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/-volleyball-turns-around-from-last-yearWith their season winding down, the menrsquo;s volleyball team, now 13-13, have made huge progress from their inaugural season.nbsp; Last year, the first year team finished...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:45:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/unoriginality-derails-olympusYou know therersquo;s something wrong with your movie when you canrsquo;t even give Morgan Freeman a reason for being there. Yet thatrsquo;s exactly what the filmmakers ma...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:49:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sga-election-decidedThe ballots are in. Next yearrsquo;s SGA president is Kyle Stephan, next yearrsquo;s vice president is Amyelia Payne, next yearrsquo;s secr...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:57:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-silent-speak-Needless to say, Erie has done its job of giving the Penn State Behrend students a wild winter.nbsp; What students may not know is that this ...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:56:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/sapphire-to-visit-behrend-in-speaker-seriesThis week, Behrend will play host to the famous novelist and performance poet, Sapphire. Sap...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:02:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/march-deadliest-month-in-syrian-conflict-The continuing war in Syria is showing no sign of resolution. In fact, the month that saw the beginning of the Syrian War two years ago was the deadliest month of th...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:23:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/grading-software-sparks-among-academiaTry to picture taking a college essay exam. You submit your test, and rather than waiting anxiously for days, you get your grade instantly. Newly introduced software...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:31:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/the-sweetness-and-goodness-of-the-sheratons-bayfront-grilleThe sweet aroma of banana bread and the fresh scent of strawberry teased my nose as I gazed out the tall glass windows upon the shore. The lonesome night at the Sher...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:34:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/anatomy-of-gray-campus-theatre-previewDavid Veghrsquo;s students from Behrend performed their version of the 1880rsquo;s play, ldquo;Anatomy of Gray.rdquo; The story is based around the character Jun...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:40:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/business-and-humanities-hatersOn March 30 around 5 p.m., I returned to my apartment to change out of my work clothes.nbsp; In the quad, scrawled across the Packet apartments, were c...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:45:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/students-raise-money-for-relay-for-lifeBehrend students raised over $13,000 this weekend for cancer research. Penn State Behrend hosted its first ever Relay for Life this past Friday on April 5 in the Jun...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:48:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-student-writes-own-comic-seriesGarrett Free is a Brunorsquo;s employee part time, a full-time student, and writer of the comic series ldquo;Arcadian Nights.rd...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:40:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-students-compete-in-film-contest-In the mid 1980s, Carnegie Mellon University formed C-CUE, an outgrowth of the Benedum Regional College Computer Enrichment Program.nbsp; Their website states that ...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:57:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/a-solid-look-at-robinsons-legacyAfter a brief recount of the legendary Jackie Robinsonrsquo;s illustrious career, ldquo;42,rdquo; a biopic of the famed African-American baseball player, opens wi...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:31:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/pitcher-perfect-gameSenior pitcher Ryan Jacobs was in the zone Sunday afternoon -- so much so that he forgot he was throwing a perfect game because he...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:57:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/leadership-minor-comes-to-behrendBehrend is adapting to todayrsquo;s changing times by adding a Sustainability Leadership minor to its course options. ...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:00 -0400Full Issue Archiveshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/full-issue-archives/41613-full-print-issueThu, 18 Apr 2013 15:08:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-psychology-majors-continue-experimentsWith the semester winding down, every student is rushing to finish last minute papers and projects. Each major requires a certain number of credits and ...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:03:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/leadership-minor-comes-to-behrendBehrend is adapting to todayrsquo;s changing times by adding a Sustainability Leadership minor to its course options. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:15:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/hosni-mubarak-granted-appealIn 2011, protestors of the dictator Hosni Mubarak received the ultimate reward when Mubarak resigned his post as president of Egypt. In succeeding fashion...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:21:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-students-participate-in-sexuality-talksPenn State Behrend hosted Behrendrsquo;s sixth annual Gender Conference on April 4 and 5. The theme of this conference was Voice and Visibility, to give ...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/mens-volleyball-goes-down-swingingThe menrsquo;s volleyball team finished its season at .500 after losing to no. 1 ranked Nazareth this weekend.nbsp; The Lions, ranked eighth in the tour...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:32:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/couples-squeeze-tests-pain-tolerance-in-relationshipsnbsp; With the semester winding down, every student is rushing to finish last minute papers and...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:34:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/from-the-editor-my-experience-moderating-a-fracking-panelLast Thursday, I had the pleasure to moderate the ldquo;What the Frackrdquo; event held in Burke 180.nbsp; This was an event that I had a hand in plann...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:36:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/summer-tv-preview-what-to-watchSummer is coming. That means tanning, going on vacation, and spending an excessive amount of time in your bathing suit. It also means lying on your couch ...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:00 -0400Arts and Entertainmenthttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/to-the-wonder-a-sight-to-beholdPablo Picasso once said, ldquo;art is the elimination of the unnecessary,rdquo; meaning that to be considered art, a work must able to convey the most a...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:31:00 -0400Sportshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/sports/volleyball-continues-to-get-accolades-after-season-endsFive members of the Behrendrsquo;s menrsquo;s volleyball team received post season honors through the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:34:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/paradigm-shift-swings-societyOur earth is in a constant state of motion. The world will never stop spinning on an axis. It revolves around the sun and will continue to do so until the...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/school-of-business-creates-new-project-for-students-The Sam and Irene Black School of Business has done it again;nbsp; operating on the fundamental of constant improvement, the Introduction to Management c...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:42:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/avalanche-kills-five-in-coloradoThe deadliest Colorado avalanche in 50 years and the second deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1950, killed five snowboarders on April 20.nbsp;...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:38:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/gun-control-filibuster-shot-downLast Wednesday, the United States Senate failed to reach the 60-vote majority necessary to overcome a filibuster on a piece of bipartisan legislation that...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:39:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-holds-trash-to-treasure-sale-Although finals week tends to be a stressful time for most students, Greener Behrend and the campus athletic staff has coordinated a way for students to d...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:52:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/behrend-rotc-receives-macarthur-awardldquo;Duty,rdquo; ldquo;honor,rdquo; and ldquo;countryrdquo; may just be words to most people, but to the Behrendrsquo;s Army ROTC battalion, they ...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:54:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/leb-are-you-entertainedThe ldquo;therersquo;s nothing to do on campusrdquo; syndrome has become obsolete here over the years as Behrendrsquo;s entertainment planning club, ...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:09:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/live-from-penn-state-behrend-its-seth-meyersSeth Meyers came to Penn State Behrend last Friday night and confirmed for us all that Friday nights can be just as funny as Satur...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:10:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/42313-full-print-issueTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:02:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/beacon-newspapers-stolenLast Wednesday night, thousands of Beacon newspapers were taken from all racks on campus while some were strewn across the apartment quad. Although we have footage o...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:10:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/congratulations-class-of-2013The Behrend Beacon would like to congratulate the 671 newest graduates of Penn State Behrend. 2012-2013 Editor-in-chief Shannon Ehrin, managing editors Brandon Boyd and Katie Duffy, and opi...Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/penn-state-trustee-lubrano-lashes-out-at-freeh-reportIf he gets his way, Penn State trustee Anthony Lubrano will see the Freeh report become a free report. Lubrano has long been outspoken against the report, which he say...Wed, 01 May 2013 13:48:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/student-faces-bullying-racismHer initials, V.I.L, could be short for how others have treated her at college. Villain. Veronica Irsquo;liejha Lorya, 21, was born in Nairobi, Ken...Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/a-goodbye-from-the-editorinchiefTwo weeks ago, I stood in our empty newsroom and imagined what it will feel like when we print our, my, final issue. I imagined what it will feel like not seeing the familiar faces every...Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/italiano-says-farewelloThroughout my career at The Beacon, I have written about everything from womenrsquo;s water polo to opinion pieces on American politics.nbsp; We have seen Dobbins burn down, the legacy...Wed, 01 May 2013 14:08:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/its-funny-how-it-all-works-outIrsquo;m not sure how to sum up four years, honestly. Irsquo;ll try anyway. The first time I ever visited Penn State Behrend was on a high school visit. I had my eye...Wed, 01 May 2013 14:10:00 -0400Newshttp://www.thebehrendbeacon.com/news/all/goodbye-beaconWhen you talk about the Beacon, itrsquo;s content, loving or hating, reading or burning, yoursquo;re talking about me; not a piece of paper, not the words of a few people idly written ...Wed, 01 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400