ABOUT
We are The Beacon.
We are the staff and reporters for the news site of Palm Beach Atlantic University's School of Communication and Media. In addition to reporting on college-related news, we focus on localizing current issues, bringing attention to community events and highlighting stories from people who need to be heard.
Staff
Sarah Gale
Editor in Chief
Sarah Gale is a junior studying journalism and pre-law from Avinger, TX. She enjoys covering politics and pop culture. Her passions include nature and reality television. She hopes to attend medical school in the future and help people struggling with chronic illness .
Kaylee Allen
Head of Broadcast Department
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Sofia Smith
Managing Editor
Emily Rodriguez
Head of Broadcast Department
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Reporters
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Isabella Archer
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Ashley Smith
Reporter:
Ashley Smith is a freshman majoring in journalism and minoring in dance. She is from North Jersey and loves the beach and shopping.
Chris Rodriguez
Reporter:
Chris Rodriguez is a freshman studying journalism and is from Loxahatchee, FL. He enjoys helping people, and speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves and is very loving and outgoing.
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Daniella Pacheco
Reporter:
Daniella Pacheco is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in communications. Originally from Acworth, Georgia, she has a passion for hearing people’s stories and bringing them to life in print. Her love for writing peaked in high school, which led her to pursue journalism in college. She hopes to travel the world and provide exposure to different people groups, cultures, and places.
Eden Yacovetti
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Eden Yacovetti is a sophomore studying journalism and creative writing from Arcadia, Florida. She enjoys forensic journalism and investigating cold cases.
Autumn Gaudet
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Autumn Gaudet is a sophomore studying Public Relations and minoring in Journalism. She enjoys running, hanging out at the beach, and reading a good book.
Jake Swad
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Hedda Jarhall
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Hedda Jarhall is a senior from Sweden majoring in journalism. She also has a minor in politics and plays soccer at PBA. She is passionate about hearing people's stories and sharing them through print pieces. She aspires to work as a foreign correspondent and travel to many places worldwide as a journalist.
Kyla Ann Faircloth
Reporter:
Kyla Ann Faircloth is a freshman at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying journalism and dance. She was a missionary in Thailand and Malaysia before moving to West Palm Beach, Florida. She enjoys covering travel and culture and loves photography, reading, and dance.
Krista Bouman
Reporter:
Krista Bouman is a freshman who is majoring in journalism with a minor in sports broadcasting from Tucson, Arizona. Some of her favorite hobbies include playing her guitar, perfecting her skincare routine, and practicing her volleyball skills.
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Faculty Advisor
Jiehua Zhang
Dr. Jiehua Zhang is an assistant professor of journalism and communication at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She worked in the news industry for more than 15 years, including 11 years with the Wall Street Journal Chinese site.