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Penguins loss on the road
Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer rls6117@psu.edu Ever since the beginning of the 22-23 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a good start, but like most if not all teams, slip ups are bound to occur every now and again. Their season opener against the Arizona Coyotes was won with a score of 6-2. Following this win…
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Horror legend added to “Fortnite”
Drew Donofrio – Managing Editor dcd5412@psu.edu Photo Credit: Epic Games On October 19, it was leaked that Ash Williams from the classic horror franchise “Evil Dead” would be soon added to a game known for collaborations: “Fortnite.” A few days afterward, the horror icon was made purchasable as part of the game’s annual “Fortnitemares” event.…
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A photo more shocking than Pennywise without make-up
Samiha Choudhurry – Contributing Writer snc5436@psu.edu Photo Credit: Tyrell Hampton/Entertainment Weekly Model and social media star, Hailey Bieber, along with singer, songwriter, and actress, Selena Gomez, broke the internet with their friendly pictures at the second annual Academy Museum Gala. Photos show the two hugging, smiling, and enjoying each other’s company. Many fans thought this would…
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The Perfect Spooky Season
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu I think fall is one of the absolute best seasons of the year. The trees change colors, the weather reaches a perfect temperature, and there are so many great seasonal activities to do. But what makes for a perfect spooky season? Well first of all, and I know this part…
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Elon Musk plans for the future of Twitter
Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu The Elon Musk-Twitter deal is not over yet. The Tesla Chief Executive has been given until Oct. 28 to buy the social network in order to avoid a trial, which was triggered by Musk abandoning the deal in late July. As the October court date came closer, Musk re-committed…
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Philadelphia wins first pennant since 2009
Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu On March 2, 2019, Bryce Harper signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. At the time, his 13-year, $330 million contract was the richest in MLB history. He had decided to move on from his original team, the Washington Nationals, because he wanted to win championships. While this contract…
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Parkland shooter is spared the death penalty
Alexis Rinere – Staff Writer arr5887@psu.edu On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz killed 14 students and 3 staff members in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and wounded 14 others. Cruz was arrested on the day of the shooting and attended his arraignment hearing the next day. In March 2018, prosecutors requested…
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Reading with the Beacon: The Shining
Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Doubleday Books A spooky hotel, a horrific past, and a child’s psychic abilities: “The Shining” is a book for readers who love horror stories. “The Shining” written by famous author Stephen King was published on January 28, 1977. The book is based on King’s past stay at…
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