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Innovation Commons Receives Endowment
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On March 11, 2022, Penn State Behrend received an endowment that will go towards promoting innovation on the campus. A $2.1 million endowment will benefit the school’s Innovation Commons. Jacob Marsh, the Industry Coordinator at Penn State Behrend stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity for us and for other…
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Erie zoo celebrity, Jo the Orangutan, passes away
Alanna Gillis Opinions Editor amg7393@psu Beloved Erie Zoo primate, Joe the Orangutan, has fallen ill and tragically died, the zoo reports. Zoo staff noticed that the 36-year-old orangutan had lacked energy and appetite since March 5, and did not respond to traditional medicines or treatments. He had been cooperating with veterinarians and zoo care staff…
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Efforts to reduce crime in Erie have been awarded federal funding
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Thanks to $221,836 in grant funds, the city of Erie will have new resources to combat crime, reduce gun violence, and lead ex-offenders toward productive lives, state Senators announced Wednesday. “Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia
Alanna Gillis Opinions editor Amg7393@psu.edu Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia due to supposed drug charges. Russian authorities detained her earlier this month, citing cannabis oil in the athlete’s luggage to be the cause. Griner plays for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg, and has been with this team since 2015. She is a two-time…
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Tom Brady unretires
Matt Mathias Sports Editor mcm5909@psu.edu It’s official, Tom Brady will be returning to play his 23rd season in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s retirement lasted all but 40 days. Brady took to Twitter to explain his decision to return to the field once more. “These past two months I’ve realized…
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Innovation Commons Receives Endowment
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On March 11, 2022, Penn State Behrend received an endowment that will go towards promoting innovation on the campus. A $2.1 million endowment will benefit the school’s Innovation Commons. Jacob Marsh, the Industry Coordinator at Penn State Behrend stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity for us and for other…
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Erie zoo celebrity, Jo the Orangutan, passes away
Alanna Gillis Opinions Editor amg7393@psu Beloved Erie Zoo primate, Joe the Orangutan, has fallen ill and tragically died, the zoo reports. Zoo staff noticed that the 36-year-old orangutan had lacked energy and appetite since March 5, and did not respond to traditional medicines or treatments. He had been cooperating with veterinarians and zoo care staff…
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Efforts to reduce crime in Erie have been awarded federal funding
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Thanks to $221,836 in grant funds, the city of Erie will have new resources to combat crime, reduce gun violence, and lead ex-offenders toward productive lives, state Senators announced Wednesday. “Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia
Alanna Gillis Opinions editor Amg7393@psu.edu Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia due to supposed drug charges. Russian authorities detained her earlier this month, citing cannabis oil in the athlete’s luggage to be the cause. Griner plays for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg, and has been with this team since 2015. She is a two-time…
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Tom Brady unretires
Matt Mathias Sports Editor mcm5909@psu.edu It’s official, Tom Brady will be returning to play his 23rd season in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s retirement lasted all but 40 days. Brady took to Twitter to explain his decision to return to the field once more. “These past two months I’ve realized…
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Innovation Commons Receives Endowment
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On March 11, 2022, Penn State Behrend received an endowment that will go towards promoting innovation on the campus. A $2.1 million endowment will benefit the school’s Innovation Commons. Jacob Marsh, the Industry Coordinator at Penn State Behrend stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity for us and for other…
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Erie zoo celebrity, Jo the Orangutan, passes away
Alanna Gillis Opinions Editor amg7393@psu Beloved Erie Zoo primate, Joe the Orangutan, has fallen ill and tragically died, the zoo reports. Zoo staff noticed that the 36-year-old orangutan had lacked energy and appetite since March 5, and did not respond to traditional medicines or treatments. He had been cooperating with veterinarians and zoo care staff…
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Efforts to reduce crime in Erie have been awarded federal funding
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Thanks to $221,836 in grant funds, the city of Erie will have new resources to combat crime, reduce gun violence, and lead ex-offenders toward productive lives, state Senators announced Wednesday. “Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia
Alanna Gillis Opinions editor Amg7393@psu.edu Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia due to supposed drug charges. Russian authorities detained her earlier this month, citing cannabis oil in the athlete’s luggage to be the cause. Griner plays for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg, and has been with this team since 2015. She is a two-time…
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Tom Brady unretires
Matt Mathias Sports Editor mcm5909@psu.edu It’s official, Tom Brady will be returning to play his 23rd season in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s retirement lasted all but 40 days. Brady took to Twitter to explain his decision to return to the field once more. “These past two months I’ve realized…
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Innovation Commons Receives Endowment
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On March 11, 2022, Penn State Behrend received an endowment that will go towards promoting innovation on the campus. A $2.1 million endowment will benefit the school’s Innovation Commons. Jacob Marsh, the Industry Coordinator at Penn State Behrend stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity for us and for other…
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Erie zoo celebrity, Jo the Orangutan, passes away
Alanna Gillis Opinions Editor amg7393@psu Beloved Erie Zoo primate, Joe the Orangutan, has fallen ill and tragically died, the zoo reports. Zoo staff noticed that the 36-year-old orangutan had lacked energy and appetite since March 5, and did not respond to traditional medicines or treatments. He had been cooperating with veterinarians and zoo care staff…
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Efforts to reduce crime in Erie have been awarded federal funding
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Thanks to $221,836 in grant funds, the city of Erie will have new resources to combat crime, reduce gun violence, and lead ex-offenders toward productive lives, state Senators announced Wednesday. “Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia
Alanna Gillis Opinions editor Amg7393@psu.edu Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia due to supposed drug charges. Russian authorities detained her earlier this month, citing cannabis oil in the athlete’s luggage to be the cause. Griner plays for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg, and has been with this team since 2015. She is a two-time…
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Tom Brady unretires
Matt Mathias Sports Editor mcm5909@psu.edu It’s official, Tom Brady will be returning to play his 23rd season in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s retirement lasted all but 40 days. Brady took to Twitter to explain his decision to return to the field once more. “These past two months I’ve realized…
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Innovation Commons Receives Endowment
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu On March 11, 2022, Penn State Behrend received an endowment that will go towards promoting innovation on the campus. A $2.1 million endowment will benefit the school’s Innovation Commons. Jacob Marsh, the Industry Coordinator at Penn State Behrend stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity for us and for other…
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Erie zoo celebrity, Jo the Orangutan, passes away
Alanna Gillis Opinions Editor amg7393@psu Beloved Erie Zoo primate, Joe the Orangutan, has fallen ill and tragically died, the zoo reports. Zoo staff noticed that the 36-year-old orangutan had lacked energy and appetite since March 5, and did not respond to traditional medicines or treatments. He had been cooperating with veterinarians and zoo care staff…
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Efforts to reduce crime in Erie have been awarded federal funding
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Thanks to $221,836 in grant funds, the city of Erie will have new resources to combat crime, reduce gun violence, and lead ex-offenders toward productive lives, state Senators announced Wednesday. “Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia
Alanna Gillis Opinions editor Amg7393@psu.edu Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia due to supposed drug charges. Russian authorities detained her earlier this month, citing cannabis oil in the athlete’s luggage to be the cause. Griner plays for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg, and has been with this team since 2015. She is a two-time…
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Tom Brady unretires
Matt Mathias Sports Editor mcm5909@psu.edu It’s official, Tom Brady will be returning to play his 23rd season in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s retirement lasted all but 40 days. Brady took to Twitter to explain his decision to return to the field once more. “These past two months I’ve realized…
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