• Top 10 Horror Movies to Watch

    Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu   Friday the 13th collection Crystal Lake’s history of murder doesn’t deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area. Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people pay little heed to the old-timers. Then they find themselves stalked by a brutal killer. As they’re…

  • A Spotlight on Mr. Burchanowski 

    Chantel Rodrigues Staff writer Cvr5570@psu.edu  In my sit-down interview with family-centered Behrend professor Todd Burchanowski, I had the opportunity to ask him questions in an ability for students on campus to become familiar with him better and his unique, fun ways.  Q: What do you teach at Penn State Behrend and Fort LeBoeuf high school? …

  • Remembering Michael K Williams

    On September 6th, 2021, Actor Michael K Williams passed away at the age of 54. Williams is perhaps best known for playing the role of Omar Little on the HBO show The Wire, a role he portrayed from 2002-2008. He also had memorable roles on shows like Boardwalk Empire, Community, When They See Us, and…

  • How to Break Bad Habits

    Chantel Rodriguez Staff Writer Cvr5570@psu.edu Habits are very common in our activities of daily living. Whether it be taking the same route to work every day, exercising daily, or simply brushing our teeth in the morning. The habits become ingrained in our brains and eventually automatic for us. These are all normal forms of a…

  • COVID-19 Concert Delays

    With  COVID-19 cases on the rise again due to the Delta Variant many artists are once again being forced to cancel or postpone their concerts. To make matters even worse some artists have announced that they must postpone their concerts due to positive covid tests within their bands. One such artist is Kid Rock who…

  • Conversations with Friends Does its Job 

    Mary Murphy  Managing Editor  mem6812@psu.edu Sally Rooney’s novels serve a distinct purpose. They speak to a demographic of 20-something, college-going and socially conscious young women. Rooney’s main characters are generally similar in tone–apathetic, witty, intelligent and thoughtful–and her debut novel “Conversations with Friends” certainly set that expectation.  The novel follows Frances, the main character, and…

  • Britney Spear’s Father Filed To End Conservatorship

    Amy Love Bussiness/Science Editor aml7458@psu.edu On September 7th, Jamie Spears, the father of famous pop star Britney Spears, filed to end  his daughter’s conservatorship. In 2019, Mr. Spears stepped down from being a personal conservator to only managing her money, however Britney Spears has clearly stated that she will not work again while he is…

  • 30th Season of DWTS Cast

    Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu ABC’s Dancing with the Stars is back with its 30th season set to premiere on September 20th. The season’s dancers were announced on “Good Morning America” on September 8th.   The host will once again be supermodel and businesswoman, Tyra Banks, who had been Tom Bergeron’s replacement for the 29th…

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