Two lanes of traffic are currently blocked off as Palm Beach County fire fighters battle a brush fire. If you will be traveling south this afternoon, your best bet would be to get off I-95 at PGA Boulevard and take Military south.
The brush fire is one of the first this season for Palm Beach County, [...]
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March 16, 2009
Breaking News Update: Southbound traffic on I-95 affected by brush fire, lanes reopened
March 3, 2009
Beacon News: Eating Disorders awareness week reminds students to seek help
This article originally appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 3, 2009.
By Eileen Louissant
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week was recognized at Palm Beach Atlantic University last week to alert students of the dangers of eating disorders and the importance of promoting positive body images.
“Eating disorders are usually accompanied by secretiveness and shame, so [...]
March 3, 2009
Beacon News: Speed is main concern for common ground staff
Article first appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 3, 2009
By Kelsay Skaags
Speed seemed to be the major topic of concern during the Common Ground discussion meeting on Feb. 18.
In an attempt to answer concerns over Common Ground, the Sodexo staff held an open discussion where Sodexo personnel listened to student suggestions and [...]
March 3, 2009
Beacon News: Economy spikes rise in military enlistment
This article first appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 3, 2009.
By Katie Schnack
Military recruitment rates are up and some think the increase is due to the unstable economy. With a 7.6 percent national unemployment rate, the highest rate in decades, more and more people are turning to the military for job security and [...]
March 3, 2009
Top Beacon News: Recession hits PBA with $3 million deficit, Tuition goes up for incoming students by 5 percent
Original article appeared in The Beacon student newspaper on March 3, 2009. Please visit the PBA website for supporting press release on this issue here.
By Kristina Webb
Facing a deficit of over $3 million, Palm Beach Atlantic University has laid off seven employees and scheduled a tuition increase for the fall.
Tuition for full-time undergraduate day [...]
March 2, 2009
Local news interviews students on failing economy
News channel 12 interviews senior students and staff on how to enter the work field in the midst of the highest unemployment rate in decades. Senior Stephanie Wilson spoke to reporters on the job selection process after she graduates.
“I need to get a job. I took out student loans for my education,” says Wilson.
School career [...]
