• The top memes of 2023

    Charlie Gardner Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu   It is no secret that memes are a huge part of pop culture, and I love memes and pop culture. Here is just a small list and short recap of the top memes that came out of the year 2023. Josh Hutcherson “Whistle” Edit Of course, I had to…

  • Underrated Artist: Laufey

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu   Laufey (pronounced lay-vay)has been gaining popularity in a high amount as of lately, but I still wanted to highlight her as an underrated who deserves more love. Laufey is a singer-songwriter from Iceland who has been receiving attention for her success as a jazz artist. Her music has been…

  • Things that I do not understand: Part 1

    Madison Meeks  Editor-in-Chief  mvm7037@psu.edu   This is a list of a bunch of things in the world that I do not understand. Rugby I am not going to lie, I do not understand a lot of sports but this one particularly is one that I have no clue what is going on. Usually with sports,…

  • Lions Fight Hard but Fall Short in Saturday Doubleheader: Penn State Behrend Men’s Volleyball Team’s Tough Battles Against Top-Ranked Foes

    Harrison Lilley Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu   Erie, Pa. – In a challenging non-conference doubleheader at the Junker Center on Saturday, January 27, the Penn State Behrend men’s volleyball team showcased resilience and determination but ultimately faced defeat against tough opponents. The Lions battled fiercely, falling 3-0 to No. 5 St. John Fisher and 3-2 to…

  • Penn State Behrend Women’s Bowling Falls to D’Youville in Tripleheader Showdown at Eastland Bowl

    Harrison Lilley Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu   ERIE, Pa. – In a challenging matchup at Eastland Bowl, the Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team faced a tough test against D’Youville, ultimately falling short in all three traditional games on Saturday afternoon, January 27. The final scores of the traditional games tell the tale of a hard-fought…

  • Penn State Behrend Men’s Swimming and Diving Rewrite Records in Commanding Victory Over Nazareth

    Harrison Lilley Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu   ROCHESTER, NY – The Penn State Behrend men’s swimming and diving team made a splash in Rochester, NY, as they not only secured a convincing 186-102 victory against Nazareth in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon, January 27, but also set new team records in meters. Led by the exceptional…

  • Behrend Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Achieves Record-breaking Feats in Loss to Nazareth

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu   ROCHESTER, NY – Despite a 178-118 defeat to Nazareth on Saturday afternoon, January 27, in Rochester, the Penn State Behrend women’s swimming and diving team made waves by setting an impressive five team records in meters. The scoreboard may not have favored the Lions, with Nazareth securing a 178-118…

  • Penn State Behrend Triumphs Over Mount Aloysius in a Thrilling 86-75 Victory

    Harrison Lilley Staff Writer hjl5363@psu.edu   CRESSON, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team continued its impressive form, securing a sixth consecutive win with a hard-fought 86-75 triumph over Mount Aloysius this Saturday afternoon, January 27. From the opening tip-off, the Lions dominated the court, establishing a commanding 19-8 lead with 12 minutes…

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