• Monster real or legends?

    By Ian Ziller History Major   Why did we believe in strange things? What are the creepy crawlies that we used to think are real that are a part of legends? All these weird creatures are fantastic and bizarre, so why do people feel like they were real? Could they have been real, or at… Read more

  • How to Treat Your Bedbugs in Five Easy Steps (Or How to Avoid Driving Your Local Exterminator Insane)

      1. Don’t Move Out. As much as I like the thought of you spreading business for me, I don’t think you’ll much share in my monetary delight. Bedbugs aren’t fun but they are manageable with diligence, persistence, and some elbow grease on everyone’s part. Stay were you are, deal with the problem, and move out afterwards if… Read more

  • A Chirp Heard Around the World

    Nicholas Moll Marine Science   It all started with a chirp. This may not seem like much but, to many scientists around the world, it is a big deal. “Einstein would be very happy, I think,” said Gabriela González of Louisiana State University. González works for the LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Scientific Collaboration and… Read more

  • The Dangers of a Lack of Education

    By Ian Ziller   Education, in our current societal and political environments, is taking a beating. There are many examples of this. When Rick Santorum was running for president he came across as disparaging towards President Obama’s desire to see more Americans go to college. Mr. Santorum responded by saying, “President Obama once said he… Read more

  • You Said What, Really… You Said What?

    The Beacon Editorial Staff   Last month Simone Newman, the President of Mount Saint Mary College in Maryland was reported to have said to some professors, “that they need to stop thinking of freshmen as cuddly bunnies.” He continued, saying, “You just have to drown the bunnies … Put a Glock to their heads.” The… Read more

  • You Said What? Governor LePage is Not the Voice of the People

    Illaria Dana Education Major   Governor Paul LePage made national headlines when he made a statement on January 6 that was racist and prejudiced against addicts and poverty. LePage said, “The traffickers—these aren’t people who take drugs. These are guys by the name D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty. These type of guys that come from Connecticut and… Read more