• Britt Bennett’s “The Vanishing Half” is an exercise in identity

    It’s rare to find a book that acutely tackles social issues in a realistic, empathetic and thoughtful way–”The Vanishing Half” is an exception to the rule.  The story is haunting. It feels like grasping a handful of sand only to have it slip through an outstretched hand. What is arguably most surprising about this evocation…

  • Military Requires COVID-19 Vaccine

    Spencer Finley Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu On the 24th of August, following the announcement that Pfizer’s vaccination against COVID-19 received full approval from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the Department of Defense released new guidance requiring that all members of the armed forces receive vaccination against COVID-19 or risk suffering consequences.  “Mandatory vaccinations are familiar…

  • Faculty Protests COVID Protocols

    Mary Murphy Managing Editor  mem6812@psu.edu A group of faculty members at Behrend recently held their first two classes of the semester on Zoom in protest against, what they believe to be, the university’s inadequate COVID protocols.  This “zoom-in” was held in an effort to raise awareness of the fact that there are faculty, staff and…

  • Enjoying Fun Events Off-Campus

    Chantel Rodriguez Staff Writer cvr5570@psu.edu            With the first week of back to school events at Penn State Behrend ending, there’s no shortage of enjoyable, cost-friendly activities to do. Events such as the Flower Festival at Port Farms, the Frontier Park Farmer’s Market, and the SeaWolves baseball games are great places to have fun and relax…

  • Afghanistan Troops

    Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  mvk5945@psu.edu  On August 15th, 2021 the Afghan government rapidly deteriorated as the country fell to the Taliban. The United States has put forth full effort into bringing home all the Americans who were in Afghanistan but then faced several challenges including chaotic and tragic scenes at the airports, due to refugees…

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