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PSU first postdoctoral fellow is Behrend Professor Mikaela Karstens
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Penn State has recently acknowledged that in today’s incredibly competitive job market, specifically in the field of educators and academics, many struggle to find their first faculty position following graduation. Due to this, Penn State is implementing a new program to help address the issue in a way that not…
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“Nuckelavee” A horror short
Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer RLS6117@psu.edu The wind howled in the night as the moon above the heads of wanderers was the only source of light to guide their way. Deep in the misted woods something lurked, watching with three eyes on them. A hushed whisper fell upon the wanderers as the wind carried the…
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“Silent Hill” revived by new transmission
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: NeoBards Entertainment / Konami Is it not always great when a classic rises back from the grave in outstanding fashion? Seeing something that you once saw as dead roar back to life and show that it is ready to come back fold. The case in question: “Silent…
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Student condemns University Park speaker
Spencer Finley – Staff Writer SJF5814@psu.edu My name is Spencer Finley. I am a senior and a political science major at Penn State Behrend. I am the President of the Behrend Political Society, the Vice President of the Model United Nations, the Vice President of the College Democrats, and a Staff Writer for the Behrend…
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2022 National League Division Series upsets
Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu It was a week full of surprises for baseball fans following the National League Division Series. The first of these upsets came from the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta came into the 2022 season hoping to repeat as champions. After trailing the Mets in the standings for…
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Crimean Bridge destroyed in weekend blast
Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu After several days of Russian missile strikes, Ukraine is only facing more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called upon other nations for assistance in defending the nation’s airspace. In his nightly address on Wed., Oct. 12, Zelenskyy stated, “the more audacious and cruel Russian terror becomes, the more obvious…
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Goodbye gentle giant, Hagrid actor at 72
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu On October 14, the death of Robert Coltrane, famously known for his portrayal of Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series, was announced by his agent. The actor was 72. Coltrane had an illustrious career along with his “Harry Potter” role, featuring in various other movies, including the…
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Pennsylvania facing mail-in voting issues
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu The state and national Republican party are once again suing in Pennsylvania in an attempt to block certain mail-in votes from counting. The GOP is specifically opposing counting ballots in which the voter did not post a handwritten date on the outside of the envelope. Pennsylvania constituents are electing a…
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