On February 16, the African American Inventors and Inventions Exhibit and the Kotchenga Dance Company paid a visit to Penn State Behrend in honor of Black History Month.  I had a chance to visit the African American Inventors and Inventions Exhibit and talk with the historian who curates the whole exhibit.  Clifton Brown was able…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Pennsylvania has the third highest number of bridges in the United States, with over 25,000 bridges. However, PA ranke even higher when looking at the state with the most structurally unsound bridges. According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, or the ARTBA,  PA ranks second highest in deficient…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  The Learning Resource Center, or the LRC, is an important resource for students at Penn State Behrend. According to their website, “Whether students want to improve their GPA, study abroad, apply for fellowships and scholarships, or plan for graduate school, the LRC has the tools and experience to help” Many…

Hooked on Books for Kids is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization devoted to literacy, the love of reading and life-long learning among the underprivileged children and youth of Erie County, Pennsylvania. It accomplishes these missions by giving brand-new, high-quality books to underprivileged children and youths from birth to age 18 and by providing adult volunteer readers…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Governor Tom Wolf recently gave his final budget speech before the General Assembly, and is currently attempting to designate his final set of priorities in the new Budget before vacating the Governor’s office. During his time as Governor, Wolf has dramatically increased the fiscal responsibility of Pennsylvania, and is now…

Lydia Glenn  News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu Recently, in Annville PA, a father that stood trial for the torture and starvation of his son plead guilty. The father, Scott Schollenberger, pleaded guilty on Thursday February 10. His trial was scheduled to start on March 14, but Schollenberger avoided trial by pleading guilty.  The charges brought against Schollenberger…

The United Nations has created 17 sustainable development goals, also known as SDGs. These goals are set to be accomplished by 2030. According to the United Nations, the SDGS “provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced early in February that his office is taking legal action against two separate Pennsylvania dealerships. Cars R Us Erie in Erie County and Martino Motors in Allegheny County are both being accused of allegedly violating consumer protection laws.  A large portion of the cars being…