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Reading with the Beacon: ‘Ghost World’
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu “Ghost World” is a dark, satiric, somber dive into late adolescence from a cynical perspective. Coming from the mind of American cartoonist Daniel Clowes, “Ghost World” started serialization in 1993. Finding its home in “Eightball,” Clowes’ anthology comic book, the series ran from June 1993 to March 1997. Shortly…
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Favorite and interesting Disney conspiracy theories
Madison Meeks – Opinion Editor mvm7037@psu.edu Disney movies are fun to watch for people of all ages. Fans of the films have created conspiracy theories about many of the different movies. Here are some of my favorite Disney conspiracy theories. Mulan and Raya live in the same universe and timeline This conspiracy theory makes so…
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Why “Reputation” Was Taylor Swift’s Best Era
Charlie Garner – Staff Writer avg6206@psu.edu In the year 2016, Taylor Swift went into hiding from the media and the public eye and almost nobody physically saw her for a year. Celebrity drama- like her very public feuds with Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and Calvin Harris- was not the only reason why she hid from…
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Separating Art from the Artist: the Hogwarts Legacy Dilemma
Tonya Velcko – Contributing Writer tpv5067@psu.edu As someone who’s gender identity falls under the transgender umbrella, I am just as upset by J.K. Rowling’s social media posts over the years as anyone else in the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I am also a huge Harry Potter nerd and gamer. When Hogwarts Legacy was announced, I was…
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Erie Hall offers great low stress environment for students
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Many times throughout the development of Erie Hall you could hear people reference the idea that Behrend was receiving a top athletic facility. To me and many others, I feel like this may have made it seem like Erie Hall was going to be geared toward athletes after the remodel,…
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Toronto defeats Pittsburgh in Spring Opener
Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu While the angle of the Earth may still indicate winter, the hearts of baseball fans know the truth. The truth is that spring has sprung with the opening games of the Grapefruit and Cactus League being played over the weekend. On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays made the one-hour…
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Michigan State University shooting: what to know
Madison Meeks – Opinion Editor mvm7037@psu.edu On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, a tragic event happened on the campus of Michigan State. The usually busy night streets turned silent as students, staff, and faculty sheltered in place. A gunman opened fire in two buildings, taking three lives while critically wounding five others. The Attack Students,…
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“still”: the perfect song for a sad day
Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5879@psu.edu From the comical, “brainless” style of his hit single “lalala” to his latest drop, “still,” Vancouver-based rapper bbno$ has proven his musical diversity. While I could personally write a comprehensive novel on bbno$–real name Alexander Gumuchian–and his insanely enjoyable discography, his most recent drop has dedicated fans like myself…
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