• You don’t say: The Devolution of our Language and Us

    By Rebekah Marin Liberal Studies/English Major Recently, Duke University student, Daniel Kort, launched a language campaign called “You Don’t Say”. In Kort’s Huffington Post article he talks about the use of language he was hearing at a number of the university’s basketball games. Unimpressed with the lack of respect Duke fans showcased on the sidelines,… Read more

  • Just How the Hell did Microsoft Pull that off again? Microsoft HoloLens? What’s that?

    By Richard M. Bigega Just a few hours after I was asking myself where Google Glass went, a new reality was born in Seattle. I’ll spare you the drama: the good guys won. First, some context: Microsoft haven’t released an exciting product in nearly fifteen years, and had become world-renowned for being one of the… Read more

  • State of the Union Review

    By Ian Ziller Liberal Arts – Political Science Major Last week the President had his State of the Union address before Congress. The speech tackled the many issues that the President wished to address, including free community college, trade agreements, raising taxes on the wealthy, and talks with Iran. The President talked about all of… Read more

  • Sugar: The Deadly, Ubiquitous Ingredient, A glimpse into sugar and obesity

    Sugar: The Deadly, Ubiquitous Ingredient, A glimpse into sugar and obesity

    By Garrick Hoffman Liberal Arts Major “Sugar. It’s in everything!” These are the laconic words in the description of an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, posted on YouTube. According to nutritionist Rovenia Brock, about 35% of sugars that Americans consume are in beverages. But look at all the food products in your… Read more

  • Letters to the Editor

    Letters to the Editor

    The Beacon encourages letters from students, faculty and staff about campus, commentary about the newspaper, and more. All leters may be printed in anonymity if desired, but the sender must be identifiable for the Beacon editors. Those who submit should be concious for their word count. We appreciate your input! Dear Editor, Jewett Hall Auditorium… Read more

  • Reviewing America’s College Promise Plan

    By Ashley Berry Liberal Studies – Political Science Community colleges are life rafts in the savage and tumultuous sea that is the job market. The appeal of higher education reaches not only first time students, but mothers, mid-lifers, veterans, the elderly, and anyone wishing to improve their life’s circumstances. Regardless of anyone’s age, the idea… Read more