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“American Horror Story: NYC” first impressions
Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: FX (Spoiler Warning) “American Horror Story” is an anthology series that was released on October 5, 2022. The anthology was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck, who also created “Glee” in 2009. The series has returned with its eleventh season called “NYC”. The season started on…
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Avian flu strikes Omaha zoo
Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu An Omaha Zoo has closed multiple exhibits due to the death of a pelican infected with avian flu. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said that one of their pink-backed pelicans passed from a highly pathogenic avian influenza. Soon after, another pelican became ill and was euthanized. As a…
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Local Eats: Ichiban
Courtney Balcombe – Sports Editor clb6264@psu.edu Photo Credit: Yelp @Arka A. Whether you like Chinese food, sushi, or even Pad Thai, then Ichiban, located on Buffalo Road, is the place for your next take-out or dine-in dinner plan! While the restaurant is not new to Erie, many people still do not know what it is.…
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SGA members discuss ideas for repurposing Lilley Library
Mason Bennett – News Editor mxb5302@psu.edu Student Government Association members met for their general meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20, and discussed ideas for repurposing John M. Lilley Library. During the open forum, Vice President Luke Warner invited students in attendance to provide ideas regarding the repurposing of sections within the library on campus. “The gentleman…
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University Park speech by Gavin McInnes cancelled due to protests
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Penn State was scheduled to host Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes at a speaking event on Monday, Oct. 24, until conditions were deemed unsafe due to students protesting the event. Less than an hour before McInnes was supposed to speak, the event was canceled due to a “threat of escalating…
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Texas schools distribute DNA kits in case of an emergency
Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Texas is making headlines with their latest requests: parents of schoolchildren are being asked to keep their child’s DNA in case of an emergency. This comes after the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, where 21 lives were taken by a former student. Legislators and…
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Celebrating Halloween the Erie way
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu What are you doing to celebrate the Halloween season? This is sometimes hard for many college students, especially as Trick or Treating, the holiday’s main tradition, is now not valid for them. While many students may go to parties, watch scary movies or just eat nostalgic candies, some wish…
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Marvel reignites its creativity with “Werewolf by Night”
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu (SPOILER WARNING) On October 7, Disney+ was blessed with the television special “Werewolf by Night.” The special was directed by composer Michael Giacchino and written by Heather Quinn and Peter Cameron. This is the first in a series of Special Presentations connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While little…
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