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D.C. Statehood, Professor Speel
Photo Credits: Creative Commons Madison Kwiecinski News Editor mvk5945@psu.edu On February 22nd, Robert Speel, Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State Behrend presented a series of points on why the District of Columbia should be able to qualify for statehood in the U.S. Professor Speel was joined by several colleagues, alumni, friends, and current…
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Biden’s New Plan for Gun Law Safety
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu President Joe Biden called onto Congress on February 14th to establish “commonsense gun law reforms,” this would include widespread firearm sales background checks and a ban on assault weapons. “Today, I am calling on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms, including requiring background checks on all gun sales, banning…
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The Future of Behrend Sports
Stephanie Logue In regard to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) prepares for the spring semester by tracking trends around the country. With their decision-making, they continue to prioritize the health and safety of the student athletes as well as campus communities. AMCC members will put the highest priority on efforts…
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Carson Wentz Traded to the Indianapolis Colts
Matt Mathias Earlier this past week, the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to trade 28-year-old quarterback Carson Wentz to Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round draft pick as well as a conditional 2022 second round pick that could potentially become a first-round pick. There was certainly talk that this was coming sometime in the future as the…
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Bruins rout Flyers, Avalanche hold off Golden Knights at Lake Tahoe
Dan Sanford Sports Editor das6267@psu.edu In an unprecedented time for sports that involves few fans, it is hard not to draw attention to special editions of games such as those outdoor games hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL) each season. Each year since the Winter Classic’s 2008 introduction, the NHL has made it tradition…
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Must Haves for Your Dorm Room
Claudia Rivera Managing Editor Cmr6395@psu.edu Starting college can be one of the scariest, and exciting, things that a student can experience. Leaving your childish room and the four high school walls you have been staring at for four long years is the start of a crazy adventure. Your new college dorm will be…
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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson dead at 62 after battle with pancreatic cancer
[Pic: therealdeal.com] Giselle Liu Business Editor yzl5979@psu.edu The president and CEO of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, died on February 15th after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. In May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson, 62, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was beginning treatment. Earlier at the beginning of February Marriott International…
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Gas prices climb toward $3 in Erie
[pic: goerie.com] Giselle Liu Business Editor yzl5979@psu.edu As the weather is not getting more ideal over time, the cost of a gallon of gasoline is imperceptibly moving near $3 in Erie, PA. According to Erie Times-News, the average cost of auto fuel in Erie on Tuesday was $2.855, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price…
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