Mason Bennett – News Editor mxb5302@psu.edu Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman, Democratic Lt. Governor, and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former T.V. doctor, faced off on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the only formal debate of the race. -What qualifies each of you for the position? F: “I’m running to serve Pennsylvania. I had a stroke,…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu In the United States the current drug overdose epidemic is a threat to both public health and public safety. Prescription drugs are one of the most abused categories of drugs in society, often acting as a gateway to harder substances.  On Oct. 29, Erie police stationed themselves in the lobby…

Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu As of October 20, 2022, the state of Pennsylvania has finalized its seemingly ongoing medical marijuana legislation.  Medical marijuana is not a fresh concept to the state, with legislation permitting it since 2016. Though it has been legal for pharmaceutical usage, rules and regulations remained unclear. The new legislation…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu  For college students, voting can oftentimes be a confusing process. However, it does not have to be and there are many ways to simplify the voting process on election day. It is also important to make sure you understand what you’re voting for in this year’s election. The election will…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania House Republicans have filed articles of Impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner. State Representative Martina White, who has led the charge for the impeachment resolution, has accused Krasnre of being “responsible for the rise in crime across our city,” and stated that he had “tipped the scales of…

Mason Bennett – News Editor mxb5302@psu.edu Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman, Democratic Lt. Governor, and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former T.V. doctor, faced off on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the only formal debate of the race. -What qualifies each of you for the position? F: “I’m running to serve Pennsylvania. I had a stroke,…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu In the United States the current drug overdose epidemic is a threat to both public health and public safety. Prescription drugs are one of the most abused categories of drugs in society, often acting as a gateway to harder substances.  On Oct. 29, Erie police stationed themselves in the lobby…

Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu As of October 20, 2022, the state of Pennsylvania has finalized its seemingly ongoing medical marijuana legislation.  Medical marijuana is not a fresh concept to the state, with legislation permitting it since 2016. Though it has been legal for pharmaceutical usage, rules and regulations remained unclear. The new legislation…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu  For college students, voting can oftentimes be a confusing process. However, it does not have to be and there are many ways to simplify the voting process on election day. It is also important to make sure you understand what you’re voting for in this year’s election. The election will…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania House Republicans have filed articles of Impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner. State Representative Martina White, who has led the charge for the impeachment resolution, has accused Krasnre of being “responsible for the rise in crime across our city,” and stated that he had “tipped the scales of…

Mason Bennett – News Editor mxb5302@psu.edu Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman, Democratic Lt. Governor, and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former T.V. doctor, faced off on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the only formal debate of the race. -What qualifies each of you for the position? F: “I’m running to serve Pennsylvania. I had a stroke,…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu In the United States the current drug overdose epidemic is a threat to both public health and public safety. Prescription drugs are one of the most abused categories of drugs in society, often acting as a gateway to harder substances.  On Oct. 29, Erie police stationed themselves in the lobby…

Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu As of October 20, 2022, the state of Pennsylvania has finalized its seemingly ongoing medical marijuana legislation.  Medical marijuana is not a fresh concept to the state, with legislation permitting it since 2016. Though it has been legal for pharmaceutical usage, rules and regulations remained unclear. The new legislation…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu  For college students, voting can oftentimes be a confusing process. However, it does not have to be and there are many ways to simplify the voting process on election day. It is also important to make sure you understand what you’re voting for in this year’s election. The election will…

Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania House Republicans have filed articles of Impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner. State Representative Martina White, who has led the charge for the impeachment resolution, has accused Krasnre of being “responsible for the rise in crime across our city,” and stated that he had “tipped the scales of…