Secret life of the young Christian
April 23, 2012
» Faith Warren
She was immersed in the intimacy, lost in the lovemaking, and feeding off the fun-filled fantasy, when reality struck. She had abandoned everything she believed, and the regret of losing her virginity was more painful than a stab from a double-edge sword. Like many Christians, Palm Beach Atlantic University graduate student Jade Gonzalez planned to save sex for the wedding bed, but the battle of temptation was too tough to resist.
Surviving the Holocaust
April 16, 2012 » Cash W. Lambert
Life changed instantly for Yvonne Fersen on the day her father had to kill her dog in their efforts to escape the approaching German army. The year was 1941. The place was Paris, France. If their escape failed, the Fersens would be among the 4.5 million Jews, according to the Jewish Virtual Library, who would be thrown into concentration camps across Europe.
Pinterest prompts popularity for female students
April 16, 2012 » Faith Warren
Pinterest: the latest craze in social media has the ability to transform everyday people into master chiefs, fashion stylists, interior decorators and wedding planners with a simple touch of a button.
Consignment shop opens on Olive
April 16, 2012 » Becca Stripe
When shopping for clothes, it can sometimes be difficult or frustrating to find nice clothing at good prices, especially in such a wealthy and luxurious location as West Palm Beach. "That's what consignment and thrift stores are all about: reasonable prices but good quality. It's perfect for a college budget," said Caitlin Arnett, an employee of Back on the Rack, a new consignment shop just a few blocks down from campus on South Olive Ave., directly across the street from Paris Cafe.
Candola contest attracts students
April 16, 2012 » Gina Cipolla
Teams of Palm Beach Atlantic University students worked tirelessly on their craft, leaving countless crushed Redbull cans in their wake, determined to take home the top prize: a mountain of free Redbull and a great story to tell.
Parker's 'Be Still' impacts many
April 02, 2012 » Chris Hernandez
Ethan Parker, along with the members of his band, showcased the sounds of his first self-titled EP during chapel services last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as well as during a concert at First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach. Parker played his shows with a humble confidence, cracking jokes with attendees and tossing free copies of his EP all the while putting Christ at the forefront of his set. For Parker, the confidence displayed on stage hasn't always been second nature. It's been a process.
PBA student lands intership at CMT
April 02, 2012 » Gina Cipolla
For many students an internship is a crucial way to transition from college to career. Amber Braaten, a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic University, explains how her long search for internships paid off when she was offered a shot at the big time. It all started with applications to various internships, looking to break into the business.
Networking provides benefits
April 02, 2012 » Saudia Ali
Throughout your college experience, you should always have networking on your brain because you never know when an opportunity can arise. Networking is taking advantage of every opportunity to make connections that will aid you as you pursue a career. It is cultivating people who can be helpful to you professionally, especially in finding employment or moving to a higher position.
Seed Planting
March 26, 2012
Students who went on Spring Break missions trips are back, and they are ready to share their stories about how God impacted the lives of those they encountered.
Answering the call to rock
March 19, 2012 » Chris Hernandez
On the empty last level of Oceanview's parking garage, as the sun was beginning to set behind huge white clouds painting the sky with gold and purple hues, you could tell that the band Lastwatch was like a family. Matt Hanna, Jon Miller, Ashley Miller, Zach Day and Andrea Borden cracked jokes with each other, played around and laughed. On their Facebook page, they jokingly liken themselves to the Partridge family. Mostly because these five members are not just like family; they actually are family.
Exposure to other faiths: 'eye opening'
March 19, 2012 » Becca Stripe
It is a huge step out their comfort zone, when Palm Beach Atlantic University students partake in interfaith experiences. The students from the World Religions course say it is difficult to go to these religious places, but it has strengthened their walk with the Lord.
'Jazz' explores human condition
March 19, 2012 » Chris Hernandez
"Blue Like Jazz" is adapted from Donald Miller's New York Times best seller of the same name. The film fictionalizes Miller as a college-aged Southern Baptist who has a change of heart regarding his faith when he begins to see the cracks of hypocrisy within his small town church. Looking to escape and led by the mantra that his belief is based on the fear of hanging out with non-Christians, Miller enrolls in Reed College, where Christians are kept in the closet and the students live without boundaries. While at Reed, Miller battles with his faith in Christ, acceptance and how to deal with the trials life throws his way.
Capernaum's controlled chaos
February 26, 2012 » Faith Warren
Airborne pies, water-gun fights, eating contests and relay races may not be your typical night, but for those with physical and developmental disabilities, Capernaum's controlled chaos fills the room with joy and laughter.
'Something's Afoot' plays to full house
February 26, 2012
Presented at the Fern Street Theatre, the play opened Thursday and played through the weekend. Shows are also set for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Those shows are already sold out, though Ticket Central reports that some seats may come open at the door.
Students recycle to recieve prizes
February 26, 2012 » Saudia Ali
Reduce, reuse, and recycle is what the two new Palm Beach Atlantic University recycling machines are screaming. Undoubtedly, you have noticed these enormous blue machines located in the Lassiter Student Center and in the Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation.
Pop culture classes
February 20, 2012 » Kayla Viaud
Imagine this: It's the first day of class and you reach into your pocket to pull out your schedule and the classes are Rock 'n' Rolling with the The Fray, Religious Studies with Tenth Avenue North and Politicizing Beyoncé. Two of those are fake course titles.
Across the USA: 49 states in 13 months
February 20, 2012 » Heisy Padilla
A West Palm Beach family of four is planning a very unique vacation across the nation. Palm Beach Atlantic University alums Randy and Heidi Martin will be traveling more than 40,000 miles and visiting 49 states in 13 months, along with their kids Kristi and Kyle to learn and explore America's history firsthand.
Has Juliet found her Romeo?
February 20, 2012 » Chris Hernandez
Two weeks ago, you Beacon readers decided Juliet was the perfect match for Alex. Last Tuesday, as promised, the two went on their Valentine's date.
PBA love stories
February 13, 2012 » Gina Cipolla
Take a look into the love lives of three PBA couples: Stephen Rineer and Krista Bannon, Ethan and Rebekah Plamquist, and Felix and Jasmin Witfield.
Couples tie the knot at chapel weddings
February 13, 2012 » Kayla Viaud
The two met while serving on the chapel praise team. A year later Gabby Paz and Brighton Lindsey were married in the Desantis Family Chapel. They are one of many couples that have chosen to wed at the Palm Beach Atlantic University's chapel.
'Livin' Fit & Fabulous'
January 31, 2012 » Becca Stripe
Alum drops 80 pounds and blogs about it. Cheyanne Lent graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in the spring of 2010 with her bachelor's degree in communications and since then has been going through a life-changing journey by working hard at losing weight.
Fancy food trucking
January 31, 2012 » Kayla Viaud
Tender pork is marinated in a tangy mojo seasoning. It is then added to a soft taco shell. The taco is topped with chunks of tomato, corn, and scallions and served with a lemon wedge on the side. Also on the menu, are crab cake sliders, basil zucchini soup and mahi tacos with mango salsa. This is not your local sit-down restaurant. This is gourmet food truck, Curbside Gourmet.
Christian love: the baggage of divorce
January 31, 2012 » Cory Copeland
In today's world, it can be fairly difficult to be a twenty-something Christian. Not only do we deal with the normal pressures a young person faces (school, dating, sex, work, etc.), but we do so with certain labels stapled to us by a hardened world simply because we choose to believe the way we do. Getting to a place of personal comfort and acceptance can often times be difficult. Now, take all of that and pile on the stigma of being divorced while within the disapproving confines of the Christian culture. To put it mildly: it ain't easy.