• Midterm divison among the Republican party

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  Mvk5945@psu.edu  When entering this election term, Republicans prepared for a sweeping victory, expecting to take over control in the House with good margins and to possibly even change the closely balanced Senate. A shift in power has occurred, but it is nowhere near what the GOP expected, nor did it reach…

  • Pennsylvania’s post-election results

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Pennsylvania’s Nov. 8 midterm elections left voters hopeful for the future.  John Fetterman won the Senate race, narrowly defeating Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Associated Press reports that Fetterman—who was a consistent front runner until his debate against Oz—won by a slim margin, with a four percent lead over Oz.…

  • “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me:” An inside scoop on Selena?

    Samiha Choudhury – Staff Writer  snc5436@psu.edu On November 4, 2022, Selena Gomez released her documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. This documentary was released to show Selena’s perspective and her journey throughout the past few years. Selena shares how she dealt with a very public breakup, her ongoing struggles with depression and anxiety, along…

  • Penguins slipping on their own ice?

    Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer rls6117@psu.edu Having a great season opener against the Arizona Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightnings, the Pittsburgh Penguins claimed the first place position for several weeks at the start of the 22-23 season. While it has been a month since the NHL regular season started, things are still too early to…

  • Author Kathy Fagan visits Behrend

    Samhi C. – Staff Writer skc5908@psu.edu On Thursday, November 3, at 6:00 P.M. in the Metzgar Lobby, the Penn State Behrend Creative Writing department hosted the third installment of the Smith Creative Writers Reading Series featuring American poet and professor Kathy Fagan who read from her latest poetry collection, Bad Hobby, which was published earlier…

  • Paul Pelosi released from hospital following attack

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Paul Pelosi returned home from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday, November 3 following an attack that occurred at his residence.  The attack, which resulted in a skull fracture, as well as hand and arm injuries, left the Pelosi family concerned and fearful for their safety. Nancy Pelosi,…

  • Importance of mental health in society

    Madison Meeks – Media Director  mvm7037@psu.edu Mental Health is extremely important in society. There are so many aspects of life that having positive mental health will help you to improve. It is important to know the possible signs of having a mental health problem as well. Since the start of the pandemic, mental health issues…

  • Takeoff fatally shot at 28

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed the morning of Tuesday, November 1 in downtown Houston.  The rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was attending a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling with fellow Migos member Quavo. Shortly after the party dispersed around…

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