• Bettering the planet one swap at a time

    Retrieved from [trendincite.com] Carolyn Hogg  Staff Writer Ceh5530@psu.edu    As society at large continues the shift into greater environmental awareness, individuals may be wondering what role they can play in improving the overall wellbeing of the earth and its communities.   Thankfully, there are numerous eco-friendly habits that one can easily adopt into their lifestyle to…

  • Governor Tom Wolf reveals “Back to Work PA” plan

    [pic: connectradio.fm] Giselle Liu Business Editor yzl5979@psu.edu    The COVID-19 global pandemic has negatively impacted Pennsylvania workers, businesses, and communities. More and more small and self-employed businesses are facing economic difficulties. In order to bolster economic recovery efforts and position Pennsylvania’s economy, governor Tom Wold unveiled his “Back to Work PA” plan on 22nd, February. …

  • COVID Passed from Owners to Pets

    Photo Credit: Center for Disease Control Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Coronavirus originally came from a bat that was consumed in China, now it can spread from humans to their household pets. According to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, in April of 2020, two cats tested positive in New York as the first…

  • D.C. Statehood, Professor Speel

    Photo Credits: Creative Commons Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  mvk5945@psu.edu  On February 22nd, Robert Speel, Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State Behrend presented a series of points on why the District of Columbia should be able to qualify for statehood in the U.S. Professor Speel was joined by several colleagues, alumni, friends, and current…

  • Biden’s New Plan for Gun Law Safety

    Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu President Joe Biden called onto Congress on February 14th to establish “commonsense gun law reforms,” this would include widespread firearm sales background checks and a ban on assault weapons. “Today, I am calling on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms, including requiring background checks on all gun sales, banning…

  • The Future of Behrend Sports

    Stephanie Logue In regard to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) prepares for the spring semester by tracking trends around the country. With their decision-making, they continue to prioritize the health and safety of the student athletes as well as campus communities. AMCC members will put the highest priority on efforts…

  • Carson Wentz Traded to the Indianapolis Colts

    Matt Mathias Earlier this past week, the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to trade 28-year-old quarterback Carson Wentz to Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round draft pick as well as a conditional 2022 second round pick that could potentially become a first-round pick. There was certainly talk that this was coming sometime in the future as the…

  • Bruins rout Flyers, Avalanche hold off Golden Knights at Lake Tahoe

    Dan Sanford Sports Editor das6267@psu.edu In an unprecedented time for sports that involves few fans, it is hard not to draw attention to special editions of games such as those outdoor games hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL) each season.  Each year since the Winter Classic’s 2008 introduction, the NHL has made it tradition…

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