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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…
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From the Archives: In Defense of Habit
In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…
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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…
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From the Archives: In Defense of Habit
In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…
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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…
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From the Archives: In Defense of Habit
In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…
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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…
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From the Archives: In Defense of Habit
In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…
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Government Shutdown to affect SNAP payments
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. Since Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government has been in a shutdown. Now, four weeks out, vital services such as food assistance are beginning to halt. The shutdown originally began over issues regarding cuts to government spending on healthcare, with Democrat lawmakers refusing to…
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How to use the Lion’s Pantry
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief This post was originally published on October 22. As the government shutdown continues, PA residents who rely on SNAP benefits will most likely not receive the expected November benefits on time. Many will turn to food banks or similar programs to supplement food for the time being. This article will help guide…
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Pioneers and Piranha Plants – Penn State’s Fall Musicals
Taylor Goodyear Staff Writer This post was originally published on October 22. It’s autumn again, which means the leaves are falling, the mornings are getting colder, and Behrend theater is rehearsing their fall productions. For this semester, two musicals are being put on: the Studio Theater is performing Little Shop of Horrors, while the Behrend…
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From the Archives: In Defense of Habit
In conjunction with our interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, we have decided to republish an editorial she wrote to the then Behrend Collegian in December of 1988. The editorial concerned a proposed minority senator position to represent minorities within the Student Government Association. Dr. Stanford, who was herself a student senator, wrote in her support…
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The Beacon speaks to Dr. Ala Stanford
Amanda Ross Editor-In-Chief Regina Morales Tsuji Staff Writer/Photographer This post was originally published on October 17. The Behrend Beacon was given the opportunity on Oct. 11, 2025, to speak with Behrend alumni Dr. Ala Stanford. Stanford founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide care for underserved communities in Philadelphia, and the Center for Health Equality.…
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