• PA longest-serving Representative, Tony DeLuca, passes away at age 85

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony “Tony” M. DeLuca, the longest currently serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 85. DeLuca passed away at home due to his recent battle with lymphoma.  Representative DeLuca served for 39 years, representing the 32nd Legislative…

    • Philadelphia Judge blocks ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

      Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu  Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer / Jose F. Moreno  A Philadelphia judge blocked an executive order signed by Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns at playgrounds and recreation centers.  The executive order follows the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee in September.  The Gun Owners of…

    • N e w PA FAFSA c a m p a i g n: “PA FAFSA GO!”

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu    The FAFSA is an important step for college students in the financial aid process. Pennsylvania has faced record-breaking low numbers of students completing the FAFSA in recent years, leaving high amounts of financial aid money essentially left unclaimed.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently joined with Slippery Rock University…

    • Lena Surzhko-Harned speaks on historical tragedy Babyn Yar

      Mason Bennett – Staff Writer mxb5302@psu.edu Babyn Yar is an event Ukrainians—and the rest of the world—will never forget. Behrend political science professor Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned delivered a presentation on the history and significance of Babyn Yar on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Babyn Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, Ukraine, was a site of mass murder during…

    • PSB Health and Wellness to offer annual flu shot clinic

      Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5878@psu.edu Behrend’s Health and Wellness Center is offering its annual Flu Boo flu shot clinic from October 8-11. The clinics take place at various locations and times throughout the week, including the Reed Union Building, Burke, and the lobby of Hudson Lofts. It is open to faculty, staff, and students…

    • PA longest-serving Representative, Tony DeLuca, passes away at age 85

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony “Tony” M. DeLuca, the longest currently serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 85. DeLuca passed away at home due to his recent battle with lymphoma.  Representative DeLuca served for 39 years, representing the 32nd Legislative…

    • Philadelphia Judge blocks ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

      Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu  Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer / Jose F. Moreno  A Philadelphia judge blocked an executive order signed by Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns at playgrounds and recreation centers.  The executive order follows the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee in September.  The Gun Owners of…

    • N e w PA FAFSA c a m p a i g n: “PA FAFSA GO!”

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu    The FAFSA is an important step for college students in the financial aid process. Pennsylvania has faced record-breaking low numbers of students completing the FAFSA in recent years, leaving high amounts of financial aid money essentially left unclaimed.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently joined with Slippery Rock University…

    • Lena Surzhko-Harned speaks on historical tragedy Babyn Yar

      Mason Bennett – Staff Writer mxb5302@psu.edu Babyn Yar is an event Ukrainians—and the rest of the world—will never forget. Behrend political science professor Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned delivered a presentation on the history and significance of Babyn Yar on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Babyn Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, Ukraine, was a site of mass murder during…

    • PSB Health and Wellness to offer annual flu shot clinic

      Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5878@psu.edu Behrend’s Health and Wellness Center is offering its annual Flu Boo flu shot clinic from October 8-11. The clinics take place at various locations and times throughout the week, including the Reed Union Building, Burke, and the lobby of Hudson Lofts. It is open to faculty, staff, and students…

    • PA longest-serving Representative, Tony DeLuca, passes away at age 85

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony “Tony” M. DeLuca, the longest currently serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 85. DeLuca passed away at home due to his recent battle with lymphoma.  Representative DeLuca served for 39 years, representing the 32nd Legislative…

    • Philadelphia Judge blocks ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

      Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu  Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer / Jose F. Moreno  A Philadelphia judge blocked an executive order signed by Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns at playgrounds and recreation centers.  The executive order follows the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee in September.  The Gun Owners of…

    • N e w PA FAFSA c a m p a i g n: “PA FAFSA GO!”

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu    The FAFSA is an important step for college students in the financial aid process. Pennsylvania has faced record-breaking low numbers of students completing the FAFSA in recent years, leaving high amounts of financial aid money essentially left unclaimed.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently joined with Slippery Rock University…

    • Lena Surzhko-Harned speaks on historical tragedy Babyn Yar

      Mason Bennett – Staff Writer mxb5302@psu.edu Babyn Yar is an event Ukrainians—and the rest of the world—will never forget. Behrend political science professor Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned delivered a presentation on the history and significance of Babyn Yar on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Babyn Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, Ukraine, was a site of mass murder during…

    • PSB Health and Wellness to offer annual flu shot clinic

      Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5878@psu.edu Behrend’s Health and Wellness Center is offering its annual Flu Boo flu shot clinic from October 8-11. The clinics take place at various locations and times throughout the week, including the Reed Union Building, Burke, and the lobby of Hudson Lofts. It is open to faculty, staff, and students…

    • PA longest-serving Representative, Tony DeLuca, passes away at age 85

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony “Tony” M. DeLuca, the longest currently serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 85. DeLuca passed away at home due to his recent battle with lymphoma.  Representative DeLuca served for 39 years, representing the 32nd Legislative…

    • Philadelphia Judge blocks ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

      Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu  Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer / Jose F. Moreno  A Philadelphia judge blocked an executive order signed by Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns at playgrounds and recreation centers.  The executive order follows the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee in September.  The Gun Owners of…

    • N e w PA FAFSA c a m p a i g n: “PA FAFSA GO!”

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu    The FAFSA is an important step for college students in the financial aid process. Pennsylvania has faced record-breaking low numbers of students completing the FAFSA in recent years, leaving high amounts of financial aid money essentially left unclaimed.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently joined with Slippery Rock University…

    • Lena Surzhko-Harned speaks on historical tragedy Babyn Yar

      Mason Bennett – Staff Writer mxb5302@psu.edu Babyn Yar is an event Ukrainians—and the rest of the world—will never forget. Behrend political science professor Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned delivered a presentation on the history and significance of Babyn Yar on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Babyn Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, Ukraine, was a site of mass murder during…

    • PSB Health and Wellness to offer annual flu shot clinic

      Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5878@psu.edu Behrend’s Health and Wellness Center is offering its annual Flu Boo flu shot clinic from October 8-11. The clinics take place at various locations and times throughout the week, including the Reed Union Building, Burke, and the lobby of Hudson Lofts. It is open to faculty, staff, and students…

    • PA longest-serving Representative, Tony DeLuca, passes away at age 85

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony “Tony” M. DeLuca, the longest currently serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 85. DeLuca passed away at home due to his recent battle with lymphoma.  Representative DeLuca served for 39 years, representing the 32nd Legislative…

    • Philadelphia Judge blocks ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

      Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu  Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer / Jose F. Moreno  A Philadelphia judge blocked an executive order signed by Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns at playgrounds and recreation centers.  The executive order follows the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee in September.  The Gun Owners of…

    • N e w PA FAFSA c a m p a i g n: “PA FAFSA GO!”

      Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu    The FAFSA is an important step for college students in the financial aid process. Pennsylvania has faced record-breaking low numbers of students completing the FAFSA in recent years, leaving high amounts of financial aid money essentially left unclaimed.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently joined with Slippery Rock University…

    • Lena Surzhko-Harned speaks on historical tragedy Babyn Yar

      Mason Bennett – Staff Writer mxb5302@psu.edu Babyn Yar is an event Ukrainians—and the rest of the world—will never forget. Behrend political science professor Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned delivered a presentation on the history and significance of Babyn Yar on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Babyn Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, Ukraine, was a site of mass murder during…

    • PSB Health and Wellness to offer annual flu shot clinic

      Mary Pintea – News Editor Mvp5878@psu.edu Behrend’s Health and Wellness Center is offering its annual Flu Boo flu shot clinic from October 8-11. The clinics take place at various locations and times throughout the week, including the Reed Union Building, Burke, and the lobby of Hudson Lofts. It is open to faculty, staff, and students…

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