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Behrend Medallion awarded to the Prischaks
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Penn State has awarded its highest award, the Behrend Medallion, to Joe and Isabel Prischak. According to Penn State, the Behrend Medallion is given to individuals who, by their service to society, have brought honor to their profession, their community, and themselves. This marks just the 21st time the…
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Voting in Erie County
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On November 2nd, 2021 the Pennsylvania municipal election will take place. These types of elections typically have a significantly lower voter turnout rate than presidential elections, despite the fact that they provide voters with an increased level of influence over what in government is directly affecting them. Local elections allow…
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New Portrait Honors Bob and Sally Metzger
When many people come to visit Penn State Behrend, their first stop tends to be the Metzgar Building, which is home to the Admissions Office on the first floor and the Financial Aid Office on the second floor. The building was donated to Behrend in 2010 by Bob and Sally Metzgar. Bob Metzgar is…
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Masking Protocols: What to know, what to do
Alanna Gillis Staff Writer amg7393@psu.edu With the pandemic still an ongoing issue, masking up properly on campus is the only way to make sure Behrend students can stay in-person. Mask protocols haven’t changed, but reminders are always helpful and important. Masks should be worn over both mouth and nose at all indoor spaces. Wearing…
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U.S. National Government Narrowly Avoids Shutdown
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The budget for the National Government’s fiscal year was set to run out if a new budget was not passed by September 30th, 2021. With only hours left to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation late Thursday in order to avoid a partial shutdown at least until December 3rd. Congress…
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Behrend Medallion awarded to the Prischaks
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Penn State has awarded its highest award, the Behrend Medallion, to Joe and Isabel Prischak. According to Penn State, the Behrend Medallion is given to individuals who, by their service to society, have brought honor to their profession, their community, and themselves. This marks just the 21st time the…
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Voting in Erie County
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On November 2nd, 2021 the Pennsylvania municipal election will take place. These types of elections typically have a significantly lower voter turnout rate than presidential elections, despite the fact that they provide voters with an increased level of influence over what in government is directly affecting them. Local elections allow…
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New Portrait Honors Bob and Sally Metzger
When many people come to visit Penn State Behrend, their first stop tends to be the Metzgar Building, which is home to the Admissions Office on the first floor and the Financial Aid Office on the second floor. The building was donated to Behrend in 2010 by Bob and Sally Metzgar. Bob Metzgar is…
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Masking Protocols: What to know, what to do
Alanna Gillis Staff Writer amg7393@psu.edu With the pandemic still an ongoing issue, masking up properly on campus is the only way to make sure Behrend students can stay in-person. Mask protocols haven’t changed, but reminders are always helpful and important. Masks should be worn over both mouth and nose at all indoor spaces. Wearing…
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U.S. National Government Narrowly Avoids Shutdown
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The budget for the National Government’s fiscal year was set to run out if a new budget was not passed by September 30th, 2021. With only hours left to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation late Thursday in order to avoid a partial shutdown at least until December 3rd. Congress…
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Behrend Medallion awarded to the Prischaks
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Penn State has awarded its highest award, the Behrend Medallion, to Joe and Isabel Prischak. According to Penn State, the Behrend Medallion is given to individuals who, by their service to society, have brought honor to their profession, their community, and themselves. This marks just the 21st time the…
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Voting in Erie County
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On November 2nd, 2021 the Pennsylvania municipal election will take place. These types of elections typically have a significantly lower voter turnout rate than presidential elections, despite the fact that they provide voters with an increased level of influence over what in government is directly affecting them. Local elections allow…
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New Portrait Honors Bob and Sally Metzger
When many people come to visit Penn State Behrend, their first stop tends to be the Metzgar Building, which is home to the Admissions Office on the first floor and the Financial Aid Office on the second floor. The building was donated to Behrend in 2010 by Bob and Sally Metzgar. Bob Metzgar is…
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Masking Protocols: What to know, what to do
Alanna Gillis Staff Writer amg7393@psu.edu With the pandemic still an ongoing issue, masking up properly on campus is the only way to make sure Behrend students can stay in-person. Mask protocols haven’t changed, but reminders are always helpful and important. Masks should be worn over both mouth and nose at all indoor spaces. Wearing…
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U.S. National Government Narrowly Avoids Shutdown
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The budget for the National Government’s fiscal year was set to run out if a new budget was not passed by September 30th, 2021. With only hours left to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation late Thursday in order to avoid a partial shutdown at least until December 3rd. Congress…
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Behrend Medallion awarded to the Prischaks
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Penn State has awarded its highest award, the Behrend Medallion, to Joe and Isabel Prischak. According to Penn State, the Behrend Medallion is given to individuals who, by their service to society, have brought honor to their profession, their community, and themselves. This marks just the 21st time the…
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Voting in Erie County
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On November 2nd, 2021 the Pennsylvania municipal election will take place. These types of elections typically have a significantly lower voter turnout rate than presidential elections, despite the fact that they provide voters with an increased level of influence over what in government is directly affecting them. Local elections allow…
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New Portrait Honors Bob and Sally Metzger
When many people come to visit Penn State Behrend, their first stop tends to be the Metzgar Building, which is home to the Admissions Office on the first floor and the Financial Aid Office on the second floor. The building was donated to Behrend in 2010 by Bob and Sally Metzgar. Bob Metzgar is…
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Masking Protocols: What to know, what to do
Alanna Gillis Staff Writer amg7393@psu.edu With the pandemic still an ongoing issue, masking up properly on campus is the only way to make sure Behrend students can stay in-person. Mask protocols haven’t changed, but reminders are always helpful and important. Masks should be worn over both mouth and nose at all indoor spaces. Wearing…
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U.S. National Government Narrowly Avoids Shutdown
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The budget for the National Government’s fiscal year was set to run out if a new budget was not passed by September 30th, 2021. With only hours left to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation late Thursday in order to avoid a partial shutdown at least until December 3rd. Congress…
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Behrend Medallion awarded to the Prischaks
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu Penn State has awarded its highest award, the Behrend Medallion, to Joe and Isabel Prischak. According to Penn State, the Behrend Medallion is given to individuals who, by their service to society, have brought honor to their profession, their community, and themselves. This marks just the 21st time the…
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Voting in Erie County
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On November 2nd, 2021 the Pennsylvania municipal election will take place. These types of elections typically have a significantly lower voter turnout rate than presidential elections, despite the fact that they provide voters with an increased level of influence over what in government is directly affecting them. Local elections allow…
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New Portrait Honors Bob and Sally Metzger
When many people come to visit Penn State Behrend, their first stop tends to be the Metzgar Building, which is home to the Admissions Office on the first floor and the Financial Aid Office on the second floor. The building was donated to Behrend in 2010 by Bob and Sally Metzgar. Bob Metzgar is…
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Masking Protocols: What to know, what to do
Alanna Gillis Staff Writer amg7393@psu.edu With the pandemic still an ongoing issue, masking up properly on campus is the only way to make sure Behrend students can stay in-person. Mask protocols haven’t changed, but reminders are always helpful and important. Masks should be worn over both mouth and nose at all indoor spaces. Wearing…
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U.S. National Government Narrowly Avoids Shutdown
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu The budget for the National Government’s fiscal year was set to run out if a new budget was not passed by September 30th, 2021. With only hours left to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation late Thursday in order to avoid a partial shutdown at least until December 3rd. Congress…
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