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Boys soccer honored with offer to play at Toyota ParkAndrea GomesStaff Writer

The WY boys varsity soccer team will be playing against Shurz High School, potentially at Toyota Park. The major league soccer (MLS) Chicago men’s team, the Chi-cago Fire, has started to give teams in their area opportuni-ties to play in their stadium. “The deal is, we have to sell 250 tickets in order to play inside the actual stadium. If we can’t, we’re going to have to settle for the turf out-side,” says Ian McCarthy, the Boys’ Varsity soccer coach. This is the first time the Fire reached out to varsity team, and the second time WY is going against Shurz. In the past, it has often been a close game. Before the WY versus Shurz game, the Fire will be playing at 4 against Montreal,

with the WY game at 6:30, afterwards. It has the possible outcome to be the first of many invita-tions, with a high turnout at the voluntary summer training camp and a tryout attendance of over 80 players competing for 60 spots on the roster for all three teams; frosh-soph, JV, and varsity. McCarthy agrees that there should be a number of WY fans at the game, cheer-ing on their soccer team. “They’ve been working hard. Anytime any team is playing at a game this big, you should show support. I’m proud that we were invited,” McCarthy explains. The game costs $20 per person and includes the WY vs. Shurz face-off right after-wards. Located at 7000 S. Harlem in Bridgeview, to get there from WY all one has to do is

Seniors set record high ACTKasey Carlson Staff Writer

WY’s Class of 2015 has achieved something no class has before. The average ACT score of the current seniors was a 27.9 out of 36, com-pared to the previous year’s score of 27.5. The average score is the highest in WY’s history. According to assistant principal Melvin Soto, 27.9 is only a preliminary score. “It is expected to be a 28.0 or higher,” says Soto, explaining that once retakes of the standardized test are accounted for, averages tend to rise 0.1 or 0.2 points. Soto also shared that over the past five years, WY’s ACT score has jumped about 3.5 points. The rise in scores is also significant compared to the average Chicago and Illinois scores, which tend to stay stagnant. Some are wondering where we stand in citywide

and statewide rankings with such a leap in scores. Soto explains that rankings tend to be two years behind and that WY does not know of the averages of other competitors like Walter Payton College Prep and Northside College Prep, so the rankings will not be clear until they are re-leased in a couple of years. WY may be succeeding on the ACT, but Chicago is getting ready to take on an entirely new kind of standardized test. Meet the PARCC, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. The test will replace the ACT in state funded spring testing. The state of Illinois has mandated it through leg-islation and it is supposed to be implemented beginning this year. However, it seems that there are a lot of questions being raised about the test due to a lack of information. “There is a lot of uncer-tainty,” says Lynn Zalon, as-sistant principal and head of

the Academic Center. There are a few things that are clear about the PARCC. The test is taken on the computer. It will be taken for students who are in an English III or Algebra II class or the equivalent of the two. It will also replace the ACT in terms of spring test-ing, meaning the state will no longer fund the ACT to be taken in schools. The ACT will now be taken on the personal time and dime of students. However, any junior or senior who qualifies by federal standards for free or reduced lunch has the availability of two ACT fee waivers per year. Students can see their counselors for more details. More information on the PARCC should become avail-able as testing grows near, scheduled to be some date in the window of March 9 to April 2.

take the I-55 South and get off at the Exit 283- IL-43/Harlem. Along with all of the varsi-ty players able to play during this upcoming game, there are two spots on the roster for the JV or Frosh-Soph players who sell the most tickets. The game does go on the regular season, but is mainly just a prep game. However, if the team isn’t able to sell all 250 tickets, it might not be their only chance to play at Toyota Park. If they’re able to go far in the Pepsi Showdown tournament, they will be able to play in that stadium against their op-ponent at the championship. The WY Girls varsity soc-cer team has the same Pepsi Showdown opportunity, and they have been rumored to have the same chance of playing at Toyota Park this up-coming Spring 2015 season.

Shawn KimStaff Writer

The grading scale has been a controversial issue among students, parents, and faculty since its introduction. Most CPS schools have a ten point grading scale in which 90 to a 100 is an A and an 80 to a 90 is a B and so forth. However, WY operated under a seven point grading scale. For many years, WY students and parents argued for a grading scale change during breakfasts with the principal, local school council meetings, and parent meet-ings. Due to students, parents, and some teachers’ strong convictions, the administration conducted a vote among the faculty and leadership team. “Not all of the constituents wanted the grading scale change, but the majority did which is why it has been changed,” said assistant prin-cipal Matt Swanson.

“Before the vote, we had meetings among the faculty and leadership team and talked about the benefits and downsides of both. We then decided that a vote would be the best to settle this once and for all.” Swanson believes that the change will not have a huge impact. “Teachers will adjust so I predict that the grading distribution will be almost the same.” Once first semester is over, the results of the grading scale change will be given in terms of grade distribution, but for now, some WY students rejoice! “I’m glad the switch was fi-nally made, as it reduces a bit of the stress revolved around grades and GPAs,” said Gabe Caniglia ’15. “On the other hand, it may just lead to grade inflation and have no concrete ben-efits.”

Grading scale changes after debate

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NewsWednesday, September 10, 2014

New AdministrationNotice a new voice on the intercom?

Hear from administration on their new positions

Who’s who again?If you’re confused about the different jobs of the new assistant principals,

read here.

1. What position were you before?

I was the assistant principal of the Academic Center and Student Assessment. 2. What position are you now?

I am now the assistant princi-pal of Building Operations 3. Which position do you like better so far and why?

I love both of the positions! I truly enjoyed working with the Academic Center students, parents and faculty. Now that I am in the Main Office, I will mainly be working with the faculty and staff. I look forward to the challenges of the new role. 4. Why did you want to be moved up?

I enjoy a challenge and this new role will certainly be just that! I enjoy making improve-ments where necessary to improve learning, efficiency and safety.

5. How do you think this change will affect the WY students and school as a whole?

Students may not see dramatic changes now that I am in the main office. Faculty and staff have already seen a few changes in building opera-tions. I pride myself in being technologically savvy and I anticipate incorporating it into daily school operations.

6. What have you done this summer to prepare yourself for this position?

I reviewed many files from Mr. Grishaber. In addition, I’ve been learning a lot from the


I started at WY in fall of 2002 as a counselor. After two years I was asked to interview for the Admissions Director. Four years later, I was asked to interview for a Dean position when Mr. Lat-tyak retired. This summer I was approached about an open-ing for asst. principal.

2. What position are you now?

This will be my first year as an assistant principal. I will be the testing coordinator as well as Director of the Academic Center.

3. Which position do you like better so far and why?

I have liked all of my roles here at Whitney Young. It usually takes me a whole year to really get a handle on a new role. My love is counsel-ing and I try to bring that piece to every position I hold. What I have found is that for my own peace of mind, I need to engage in something that feeds my soul. Counseling , listening to others and helping when I can, feeds my soul. I am certain my counseling skills will serve me well in my new position.

4. Why did you want to be moved up?

I think I wanted to challenge myself. Sometimes you have to just move out of your comfort zone and say yes to change. I think as a school that we have a tremendous oppor-tunity for growth and I want to be an integral part of that.

5. How do you think this change will affect the WY

students and school as a whole?

My role is just one of many that changed over the summer. We have 12 new teachers (I think) and three new admin-istrators. Any time you add new people to the mix, things change. I feel a new energy and spirit in the building! I think people are looking for support and cohesiveness. We all really are in this together, so let’s come together.

6. What are you planning to do with your new position?

At this point I just want to learn my responsibilities and keep my areas of concentra-tion running smoothly. I have a great deal to learn in a very short time.


I have been studying the REACH Framework for the last four weeks. I have also been

sorting through files and pick-ing the brains of Ms. Chinn, Ms. Melton and Mr. Swanson.

8. Do you feel prepared?

Yes and no. The learning curve is steep and I find I am a bit challenged by the technology pieces I have encountered. However, I am sure I will gain confidence as I get more com-fortable.

9. How was your summer?

It was a little shorter than I had planned, However, I did find some time for fun! The highlight of my summer was water skiing in Michigan. Wa-ter skiing has been a big part of my life since I was ten. I skied almost every day of ev-ery summer from grade school through college. Now I only ski a couple of times a summer. Every summer I wonder if I’ll still be able to slalom (get up on one ski) and so far, I am proud to say, I am!


I was Student Activities Direc-tor, Social Science instruc-tor, and Senior Experience Program Director, Senior Class Adviser and Academic Plan-ning Guide Editor

2. What position are you now?

I am now Dean of Students on the third floor, still maintaining the aforementioned duties and teaching Urban Studies (the fashion-related social science class)

3. Which position do you like better so far and why?

Actually I like everything I do because I am able to continue my service to students, faculty, staff and parents.

4. Why did you want to be moved up?

This move was initiated and supported by our principal, Dr. Kenner, of which I accepted. I felt it an honor for her to consider me for this position and providing opportunity to be of service to our school in this capacity.

5. How do you think this change will affect the WY students and school as a whole?

Obviously in a positive direc-tion, in that I am filling the shoes of Ms. Zalon (the AP over the Academic Center), of whom students, faculty/staff and parents highly respect.

6. What are you planning to do with your new position?

I do not plan on making drastic changes to an al-

ready efficient program, but rather maintain what has been consistently successful so that Whitney Young as a whole continues to move in a success-ful and competitive direction.


Besides moving from one office to another, receiving excellent on-the-job training and support from Ms. Zalon, Mr. Fanning and all members of the leadership team.


I truly do, because this is not a role that I am on a lone island, but as a part of a collabora-tive team. The work involved, as I had been warned, is in-tense and requires an individ-ual who can wear many hats, is detail-oriented, efficient at multi-tasking, understanding, consistent and fair.

9. What is your favorite thing about this position?

So far, the views on the third floor! I love all the natural light, which I know will keep me energized throughout the day as I attempt to complete the tasks that need to be com-plete just in one work day, but have little time to do so.

10. What did you do this summer/ How was your summer?

My summer was busy, yet en-joyable entertaining both my 2 year old son, stepchildren, who visited us from England, and my husband. Half of the summer was a stay-cation, while the other half was the “real vacation” in Dallas visit-ing family and friends.

Swanson settles into new role as assistant principal

Clotworthy takes on dean position

Main Office staff and others about how things work behind the scenes!


Absolutely! If I don’t know the answer to something, I will find out!

8. What is your favorite thing about this position?

I like how no day is the same. It keeps me on my toes! I also enjoy working with the great faculty and staff in the school. They are some of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met.

9. What did you do this sum-mer?

I went to Disney World in August! I quickly learned that I will never do that again. Heat and humidity was too much!

Zalon prepares to be new leader of Academic Center

AdviceWednesday, September 10, 2014

Senior Advice“Continue to make close friends,

you’ll miss them once you graduate.”–Mardi Caminer ‘14

Junior Advice“You’ll want to take naps all the time but you have to fight that

urge.”

“Don’t stress yourself, you’ve been working hard enough to get to this point...If you work on essays at least 15-20 minutes a day, you’ll be done by mid October.” -Devante Morgan

“Work hard now, play hard later. Keep your head in the game until you walk across that stage and get that di-ploma.” -Daisy Calderon

“To seniors: Beware “seniori-tis,” it’s so real. You are almost done, finish strong!” -Sterling Harris

“My advice to the seniors would be to not procrastinate! I know you’ve heard it plenty of times but since it’s senior year you’ll feel more relaxed and tend to put important things on the back burner. I would also suggest that you start your college process NOW. Begin to ask teach-ers for recommendations and start looking into colleges that interest you.” -Torrian Akins

“Continue to make close

friends, you’ll miss them once you graduate.” -Mardi Caminer

“There are so many interesting students at WY, so reach out to people beyond your friend group.” -Elena Caminer

“Go into school with an open mind. It’s a really big change and you might not be used to the same atmosphere or area so try to stay as positive and open to that change as possible. And sleep whenever you can…seriously.” -Ruby Keutzer

“Time management and bal-ance; master the two! I believe you NEED to party and chill just as much as you NEED to work. Don’t waste away your senior year constantly buried in books, but at the same time don’t waste away the year kicking it all the time. Find a balance that works for you.” -Taylor Nicholes

“PARTICIPATE!!! All school activities!” -Rebecca Gaeta

“Review and study everyday even if you don’t have home-work, even for 15 minutes and participate in everything student council does.” -Mrs. Virnich

“For my APES students, tests and quizzes are meaningless. The information in the book is meaningless. Don’t even bother reading. For bio, pro-crastinate.” -Mr. Katz

“Don’t worry about your grade. Learn to learn.” -Ms. Washington

“Think of history as an inter-pretive exercise rather than something to be memorized. Think about the why and the how not the who, what, and when. Don’t be late.” -Mr. Stevenson

“Show up. You’re not the center of the universe.” -Mr. Tsichlis

“Work is like a stack of pan-cakes. It can pile up on you.” -Mr. Binns

“Be good at physics.” -Mr. Kruidenier

“Love history, be ready to read a lot, and seek help from your teachers and fellow students.” -Mr. Tyrpin

“Laugh heartily at Ms. Graf’s bad jokes.” -Ms. Graf

“Take notes with your hand instead of your computer. Studies show that you retain a lot more information when you write something down. Take notes.” -Ms. Hilaris

“When you start feeling over-whelmed, pause, smile, pause; it might not be as bad as you think.” -Mr. Hanafee

“Stay on top of your work.” -Shay Basa

“Dress appropriately.” -Anon-ymous

“Research colleges this year.” -Anonymous

“Enjoy your last few years at WY.” -Anonymous

“Don’t do drugs.” -Anony-mous

“Check yourself before you wreck yourself.” -Jesus Velasco

“Ask questions if you don’t understand something.” -Mary Sheehan

“Relax.” -Grace Dixon

“Just work hard to get your grades up; you’ve got time” -Alexis Lanier

“You’ll want to take naps all the time but you have to fight that urge.” -Anonymous

“DON’T GET ATTACHED TO PEOPLE.” -Anonymous

“Don’t fall behind it is super difficult to get back on track unless you’re super human.” -Stefani Leal

“Don’t freak yourselves out about trying to getting the perfect grades and test scores (yes, they are important) but your anxiousness will cause them to drop and kill your junior year. Y’all are 16/17, have fun this year and don’t worry, you will get into a fantastic college somewhere.” -Erica Harrington

“Don’t wait to study for AC,T and once you do, be confident and don’t cram.” -Donna Gary

“You will get lost in the maze... it’s a thing, it is inevitable. But here is the light at the end of the tunnel; you will survive.” -Anonymous

“Just be yourself and don’t try too hard to impress people.” -Natalie Whalen ’15

“Join clubs, whether it’s for the mission or for the fun.” -Kay Kay Chan ’15

“Read a lot and find a bal-ance between school and go-ing out.” -Mariko Dennis ’16

“Make use of making face to face contact during their free period. It helps them get to know your strengths and weaknesses, as well as helps them to advocate for you in the future.” -Livia Sanders ’14

“Have confidence.” -Cole Rodby ’16

“Friend groups take a while to be found, don’t rush into find-ing people you can associate yourself with, be who you are and people who are like you will come into your life.” -Eric Thompson ’17

“Don’t dig yourself into a hole (with homework and what not), it will only get bigger.” -Bob Hobert ’15

“Stay in school.” -Sophie Lieb-Neary ’16

“You have a lot of time, in school and in life, so don’t go too fast and make goofy decisions.” -Anonymous

Class of 2014 gives advice to seniors

Students offer freshman advice

Teacher Advice

Tips for juniors from seniors

Seniors give words of advice to sophomores “This year, grades start to matter more, and next year is no different. Get in gear and get organized now, before it’s too late.” -Matt Patrick

“You should learn to spell ‘sophomore’ correctly.” -Han-nah Sommerlad

“Keep a cool head. Don’t let anything bother you.” -Bob Tichy

“Don’t be friends with seniors. They’ll leave you.” -Jaye Yetnikoff

“Do your homework. Those points add up, actually.” -Ce-lina Nhan

“Relax.” -Alice Lee

“Enjoy.” -Alicia Morales

“Even if you don’t like a teacher, don’t tune out, you’ll need that info later. You have to pass that young final exam.” -Carson Atkinson

“Believe in J.C.” -Terry Lam

“This year will be better, just take your time.” -Tahir Koylass

“Arriving 20 minutes late is not cool.” -P.J. Bufkin

“Don’t do drugs. And remem-ber your banana.” -Andreas Komissopoulos

“Join AAC.” -Preston Lee

“Join Science Olympiad. There’s a lot of food and it’s fun.” -Alex Pei

“Actually enjoy your classes. Learn something new and have fun.” -Jori Bonadurer

“Don’t be like me.” -Thomas Hennelly

“Take it easy and enjoy this year while you have it. Join some clubs, hang out with your friends, because junior year and the first semester of se-nior year will be crunch time.” -Willie Stevan

“Don’t be a brat. Teachers are more likely to help you if you aren’t rude” -Andrea Zelen

“Don’t slack off” -Jacinda Rivas

“Don’t hate on the freshmen, you were one a few months ago” -Heather BuffoneCourtesy of Kennia Garcia ‘14

YearbooksThe last day to purchase yearbooks for $45 is Friday, Sept. 19! After that, (Monday the 21) it is $55. Unless

you have that kind of extra dough to spend, get a move on!

Have an Event Coming Up? If you have anything you want us to know about, e-mail us at [email protected]. We can do a story/brief about it and potentially publish it

on the website or print issue.

Date Pages 4-5September Calendar

First Day of school Seniors to theater Juniors to theater

1. First Beacon Issue comes out!!

2. Freshman to theater 2. Parent night

Friends of Whitney Young Meeting @6:30pm

Athlete’s talk from Dr. Kenner @9:30am 2. Sophmores to theater

1. Local school council meetingLast day for yearbooks @ $45

1. Academic Center walk-a-thon

2015 class picture @9:00am1. Rosh Hashanah

2. Academic Center to theater Blood drive in Gym C

NJHS induction ceremony 2. Seniors to theater1. Club fair @3:15pm

Yom Kippur

Labor day

SportsWednesday, September 10 , 2014

Fall sports beginWhich Dolphins will be taking

home city and state championships this year?

Support our teams!Check out what

sports teams have upcomingcompetitions.

Football player Carter Coats ‘15:

Q: What is your team’s goal for the season?

A: To compete in state play-offs

Q: Why should a fan come to your games?

A: It’s a great chance to see your friends play and com-pete at something we take very seriously and work hard for.

Q: What school is your big-gest rival?

A: Lane Tech.

Golfer Cam Herman ‘17:

Q: What is your goal for the year?

A: My personal goal is to break 50 because I just started playing golf in june so I haven’t done that yet. I’M SO CLOSE THOUGH. And the team’s goal is to win citys.

Q: Why should a fan come to your game?

A: A fan should come to one of our matches because many of the girls have been playing for a number of years so the level of play is fairly high.

Footballteam

Girlstennis

Girlsgolf

Tennis player Nicole Kaplan ‘15:


A: To go downstate.


A: Tennis is such a fun sport to watch and this year the team is killin’ it!

Q: What do you like most about tennis?

A: I love how it is a team sport, yet is very individual so you can shine.

Runner Ahmad Keshk ‘16:


A: To win city and send as many people downstate as possible.

Q: Why should a fan come to your meets?

A: A fan should come to our meets because while normal running may seem boring, a race is a whole different story. There is nothing more amazing to see than someone giving it their all to the finish line in an all out battle with hundreds of athletes.

Runner Alexis Wilson ‘15:


A: This year our team would like to reclaim the city cham-pionship but our biggest goal is to make it down state and compete for a title.


A: Watching Cross Country races is different because you don’t see the entire race as it happens. The exciting part about watching the race is that when you get those few glimpses of the runners, be-sides the start and finish.

GirlsXC

BoyssoccerSoccer player Jesus Velasco ’15:


A: We want to win as many championships as possible. There are Conference, City, Pepsi showdown and State Championships.


A: I believe fans should attend our games because it repre-sents our school spirit. We also perform exceptionally well as a team when we have a large fan base supporting us.

Gamescomingup

September 10

Boys soccer vs. Prosser @4pm

Boys golf vs. Payton and Northside @ 4pm

September 11

XC Invitational @ 4:30pm

September 12

Football vs. Jacobs @ 7:15pm

September 13

Swimming and diving Dan O’Brien Relays @ 9am

Volleyball tournament

September 15

Boys soccer vs. Washington @ 4pm

Girls swimming and diving vs. Northside @ 5pm

Girls volleyball vs. St Ignatius@ 5:30pm

September 16

Girls golf vs. Payton @ 4pm

Girls tennis vs. Morgan Park@4pm

Girls volleyball vs. Lincoln Park @ 5:30pm

AC crosscountry

BoysgolfGolfer Adam Shaw ‘15:


A: For the team to make it down state--- we would be the first CPS school to do it.


A: They should come because they can see some of the best high school golf in the state and see us win.


A: We don’t have a rival in the city.

Volley player Alex Falco ‘15:


A: The teams goal for this year is not only to excel as individuals but to be able to mesh as a unit so we can take city for the 5th time in a row and hopefully head down-state.


A: Fans should come to our games because its always a fun time. We play hard and have a good time. The crowd is always enjoying themselves on its feet and cheering.

Swimmer Jessie Cronin ‘15:


A: Since a lot of the best swimmers on both Lane Tech and Northside graduated last year, I hope this year we can make a run for the city championship.


A: We need fans there to cheer us on to victory. Hav-ing friends there really helps us perform better. Hopefully they’ll truly enjoy the experi-ence and want to come back.

Runners Zyana Cabrera ’19 and Charlie Nevins ’19:


A: Making it to state, making top 10 in state, and making All- State.


It’s interesting. Anyone can take part of the sport, it’s easy to start and relate to.


A: We don’t really have rival-ries.

BoysXC

Girlsv-ball

Girlsswim

Sophia Kreutz/Staff PhotographerThe girls volleyball team huddles during their game vs Payton on Aug 28.

Photo Courtesy of Jason SebekMembers of the boys cross country team race during a meet last season.

Zoe Davis//Staff PhotographerItzayana Rodriguez ‘16 gets ready to dive in for a relay start during a meet last season.

Perfect WY Fan

Wednesday, September 10 , 2014

Cheer on your teams!View your fellow students’ games and enjoy the time watching close

and exciting games.

Bleed orange and blueShow off your school spirit at these games and learn multiple school cheers! Tweet us using

#bleedorange to show your spirit.

The season for fall sports is gearing up and with Homecoming around the corner, there are going to be a lot of opportunities for WY students to show their pride and enthusiasm. Being a fan and showing support can come in many different forms, from small acts, like just simply attending events or giving vocal support, to large, like dressing up in full costume and never missing a game. The WY Beacon staff has come up with ideas on how to become the perfect fan. In addition to attending the games and events you can, use the references in the diagram as your guide and you will be on your way to becoming the perfect WY fan.

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We, the Beacon staff want to make news as interactive and immersive as possible. In recent years, the majority of news outlets are building their online presence and moving to digital media. By becoming active on social media sites and maintaining a website, a news outlet has the power to reach a wider variety of people and also reach them on the go. With a website, current students and staff aren’t the only ones who can access WY news. Alumni, prospective students and parents and the interested public can have access to what is going on at WY. Invite people who don’t go to WY to visit the website so they can see what’s going on at the school. Digital allows for many things that we couldn’t do in print, like publish every day. We will be uploading content

daily. We have the ability to report the news soon after it breaks. Want to be in the know about what is going on at WY? Follow us for news. We also plan to give our readers more chances to interact with us through the website and social media. Our website is able to be viewed on a cell phone or tablet, making the site accessible on the go. With the site and social media, people can interact with us wherever or whenever. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to connect with us. Tweet us your thoughts and share what you think. This is one of the easiest ways to let your thoughts be heard and to let us know what you want to see in the paper. We will still be having a print editions, but they will be bi-monthly. Because we are scaling back on our print, we will be holding a raffle at the end of the year for anyone

who keeps all of this year’s Beacons. The print issues will feature special events, such as Homecoming and Winter Break, and we will still have the annual Bacon issue. As usual, we will have more content on the website. We can also tell our stories with more photos and graphics. We also have room to tell stories that we did not have room for in our print edition. Humans of WY, a new feature, is just one example. We plan to have more Fashion Icons and 5x5s as well as athlete and artist spotlights. The website will give us the chance to feature even more students and staff. We are your newspaper. We want you to connect with us and tell us how you feel so we can best deliver WY’s news to you. If you have any suggestions of what you want to see, contact us on our website or email us at [email protected]

Zoe DavisStaff Writer

So by now you’ve probably heard that the Beacon is now online. We will still have most of the features from last year, but we are adding some new things that we hope you will enjoy Here’s what you should check out: Visit The Beacon online for more content! More things you love, like Fashion Icon, 5x5, Burning Up and Burnt Out, Photo Opinions and Herd in the Halls. Humans of WY, a new feature to the Beacon is a web exclusive that will feature interesting stories from students and faculty who walk our halls daily. Our website is interactive. Do you have something to say about a story? Comment on any stories to let us know your feelings on an issue. You can also submit a Letter to the

Editor for the chance to be published in the paper or online. Have suggestions of what we should write about? Want to see your event covered? Leave us a note in the Contact Us section. Beacon will also feature polls throughout the site and on hot topic stories. Vote to tell us how you feel, we want to hear your voices. Our website is mobile and perfectly formatted for your smartphone or tablet. Want to know yesterday’s football score? Check our site for updated sports scores and headlines from the latest games. Look out for prizes and giveaways that will be posted on the site. Looking for a story from last year? Our site contains PDF files of all last year’s issues.

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