• DOJ Report Identifies Wide-Scale Failures in Law Enforcement Response to Uvalde Mass Shooting

    By: Amanda Ross Staff Writer   WASHINGTON D.C. — On January 18 the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a 575 page report on the reaction of law enforcement during the May 2022 Uvalde mass shooting. The report analyzed a variety of documents, interviews, and recordings from the day of to assess whether law enforcement present…

  • Interview Requirement for SNAP Qualification Being Considered for Removal

    By: Amanda Ross amr8469@psu.edu Staff Writer Several different advocacy groups are currently campaigning for an end to the interview requirement for SNAP benefits, more commonly known as food stamps. These groups argue that the interview is not only tedious, but can prevent people who would otherwise qualify from receiving assistance. The current SNAP program was…

  • PSB Parents Family and Alumni Weekend 

    [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Madison Kwiecinski  Mvk5945@psu.edu Managing Editor    The final weekend in September was one to be remembered here at Penn State Behrend, which celebrated its annual Parents Family and Alumni weekend on campus. The entire weekend was filled with great events meant for present and past students to enjoy with their families.  It is…

  • Penn State Football Dominates No. 24 Iowa in 31-0 Victory

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu   UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – In an impressive display of dominance, No. 7/7 Penn State Football, 4-0, 2-0,  registered a resounding 31-0 victory over the No. 24/22 Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-1, 0-1,  on Saturday evening. The game played out in front of the second-largest crowd ever at Beaver Stadium, setting the…

  • Behrend Women’s Soccer Triumphs 2-1 with Mia Zec’s Pivotal Double

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu Penn State Behrend women’s soccer team emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Allegheny, winning 2-1. Senior midfielder Mia Zec played a pivotal role in the win, scoring both goals for Behrend. Zec’s first goal came in the 22nd minute, courtesy of a precise pass from Lizzie Hoff. Zec displayed…

  • Penn State Behrend and Grove City Engage in Intense Defensive Battle, Ending in Scoreless Draw

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu   The Penn State Behrend men’s soccer team battled it out with Grove City at the soccer complex on Wednesday night, resulting in a scoreless draw. Both teams struggled to find momentum on the offensive end, leading to a defensive battle throughout the game. The contest started with both sides…

  • Penn State Behrend Women’s Soccer Team Secures First Home Win of the Season with 4-0 Shutout Against Houghton

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu   The Penn State Behrend women’s soccer team claimed their first home win of the season on Tuesday night, shutting out Houghton with an impressive 4-0 victory. The game started with exciting moments as both teams displayed their skill and determination. Just six minutes into the match, Trinity Prestash from…

  • My Holiday Traditions

    CHARLIE GARNER Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu   As I am getting older, I am becoming so much more appreciative of my family’s traditions for different holidays, especially those of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The night before Thanksgiving, my siblings and I all helped my mom make pies. She usually makes five pies (four pumpkin and one cherry),…

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