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
Grace Mackey
Editor in Chief
Emily Rodriguez
Head of Broadcast Department
Eden Yacovetti
Social Media Manager
Sofia Smith
Managing Editor
Kaylee Allen
Head of Broadcast Department
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Reporters
Reporters
Jaden Anderson
Reporter
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Ava D'Andrea
Reporter
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Hannah Tichenor
Reporter
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Avenlea Medina
Reporter
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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
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.
Skylar Senes
Reporter
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Mackenzie Walker
Reporter
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Hedda Jarhall
Reporter:
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.
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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.
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Chloe Nepveux
Reporter
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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.