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New information leaked regarding the Nintendo Switch Pro
Photo: creative commons Alex Bowser Science/Tech Editor akb6244@psu.edu The highly-awaited Nintendo Switch Pro is making headlines again in the gaming community with recent information creating a buzz about the upcoming console being potentially one of the best releases yet. Other than the 2019 release of the Nintendo Switch Lite version, the current version of…
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Extremely rare half-male half-female cardinal spotted in Pennsylvania
Photo: Facebook.com/Jamie Hill Alex Bowser Science/Tech Editor akb6244@psu.edu Jamie Hill, a bird watcher who claims to have been bird-watching for 48 years, was able to photograph a bilateral gynandromorph northern cardinal the other day, a rare half-male half-female cardinal. Hill received word from a neighborhood friend who had an “unusual” bird that frequently came…
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Carbon dioxide could potentially be used as jet fuel
Photo under creative commons Alex Bowser Science/Tech Editor akb6244@psu.edu Researchers from the Nature Communications journal have shown promise in a new chemical reaction using an iron-based catalyst converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel, which could reduce the amount of pollution caused by the aviation industry. Carbon dioxide is part of the greenhouse gases that…
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College Students Should Receive COVID Vaccines
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Pennsylvania currently only allows the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 years and older as well as healthcare workers. The second phase of our eligibility allows for essential workers. However, some college students might come from another county or even state where their eligibility may be different from what PA…
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Easy at home hairstyles to reinvigorate lifeless hair
Stephanie Logue szl414@psu.edu Staff writer Looking for a new hairstyle can be a long process. Pinterest is known to have interesting styles, but they are often not practical for every day. Even during this pandemic, no one has the time to try them–but with these tutorials, doing your hair at home is easier than it…
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Bettering the planet one swap at a time
Retrieved from [trendincite.com] Carolyn Hogg Staff Writer Ceh5530@psu.edu As society at large continues the shift into greater environmental awareness, individuals may be wondering what role they can play in improving the overall wellbeing of the earth and its communities. Thankfully, there are numerous eco-friendly habits that one can easily adopt into their lifestyle to…
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Governor Tom Wolf reveals “Back to Work PA” plan
[pic: connectradio.fm] Giselle Liu Business Editor yzl5979@psu.edu The COVID-19 global pandemic has negatively impacted Pennsylvania workers, businesses, and communities. More and more small and self-employed businesses are facing economic difficulties. In order to bolster economic recovery efforts and position Pennsylvania’s economy, governor Tom Wold unveiled his “Back to Work PA” plan on 22nd, February. …
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COVID Passed from Owners to Pets
Photo Credit: Center for Disease Control Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Coronavirus originally came from a bat that was consumed in China, now it can spread from humans to their household pets. According to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, in April of 2020, two cats tested positive in New York as the first…
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