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Recent pattern of criminal activity at Kanty Property: Cause for alarm
Harrison Lilley – Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu When you think of Penn State Behrend, you would likely think that the worst criminal activity that occurs at Behrend on a regular basis are summary offenses, such as public drunkeness, possession of marajuana, underage drinking, and disorderly conduct. However, a recent pattern of criminal activity at the…
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Ari Connerty-Singer – News Editor aic5296@psu.edu The Penn State Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC) at University Park has been granted a cutting-edge addition to its research reactor facility in the form of a small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) device, donated to the University by Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, a German research center for high-energy physics. The…
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Why April’s solar eclipse is so significant
Harrison Lilley – Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu An exciting event is in the books for the Erie area on April 8th, where the sun will be blocking the sun completely over the Erie skies during the afternoon hours for 4 minutes and 28 seconds, according to the Associated Press. A significant amount of people will likely…
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Local Eats- The Straw Hat
Eva Buto – Science Editor evie@psu.edu As a Penn State student, it is my duty to support Penn State ice cream. In fact, I’m likely more passionate about our ice cream than our sports teams. The Straw Hat, located in Northeast, Pennsylvania, serves over fifteen flavors of Penn State ice cream, which is made at…
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Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine”: No to “Yes, And” but yes to the rest
Samhi C. – Features Editor skc5908@psu.edu The album is actually fantastic. Sort of. “Yes, And?” is the odd one out, the one whose tone does not fit, whose lyrics are inconsistent and irritate me, and whose intro is too loud and annoying. If you are wondering why, go and read my article about…
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Listening with the Beacon: Sanam
Samhi C. – Features Editor skc5908@psu.edu I am about to introduce you to one of the best music groups that has ever been: Sanam. Sanam is an Indian pop rock band which was formed in 2010. It includes Sanam Puri as the lead vocalist and composer, Samar Puri as lead guitarist, lyricist, and composer,…
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The “Kung Fu Panda” trilogy is DreamWorks at its best
Charlie Garner – Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu With the fourth installment of the “Kung Fu Panda” series being out in theaters right now, it made me want to write a review of the original trilogy. “Kung Fu Panda” may seem like a silly concept on the surface, but each movie offers up a deep and emotional…
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Love, marriage, and gossip: Recapping “Bridgerton” seasons one
Madison Meeks – Editor-in-Chief Mvm7037@psu.edu Dear gentle reader, the time has come to count down to the newest season of “Bridgerton”! With this countdown comes a recap of the beloved two seasons of this Netflix series. First, we shall start with the very first season. Overview “Bridgerton” is a British historical fiction-romance series that is…
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