• Behrend Women’s Volleyball Falls to Altoona in AMCC Clash

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu ALTOONA, Pa. – In a hard-fought Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) showdown, the Penn State Behrend women’s volleyball team faced a tough defeat at the hands of Penn State Altoona, who secured a decisive 3-0 victory on Saturday, October 14. The final scoreline of 25-18, 25-16, and 25-17 reflected Altoona’s…

  • Behrend Lions Roar to Victory: Dominant 9-0 Win over La Roche in AMCC Tennis Showdown

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend women’s tennis team delivered a commanding performance in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) action this past Friday, October 6, triumphing with a resounding 9-0 victory over La Roche at the Westwood Racquet Club. With this win, Penn State Behrend improved their season record…

  • Dazzling Performances Mark Penn State Behrend Men’s Swimming Season Opener at Grove City

    Harrison Lilley Photo Editor hjl5363@psu.edu GROVE CITY – The Penn State Behrend men’s swimming and diving team made a splash as they kicked off the 2023-24 season at Grove City on Saturday, October 14. The competition was fierce, and the Lions showcased their talent and determination throughout the event. The final score at the James…

  • My opinions of scary creatures

    Madison Meeks  Editor-in-Chief Mvm7037@psu.edu   As Halloween approaches, scary creatures come to light as children try to decide what they want to be for Halloween. The costumes of these creatures lead to the question of if they actually do exist. Ghosts Do ghosts exist? The existence of these creatures has been argued for centuries. Well,…

  • Serial killer media and portrayals: Does it need to be stopped?

    Madison Meeks Editor-in-chief Mvm7037@psu.edu   It’s 2023 and now it is time to talk about a concept that is serious: the portrayal of serial killers in media and serial killer media as a whole. This leads along the lines of documentaries, television shows and movies about serial killers and even the portrayal of the disgusting…

  • Halloween opinions from a fall season lover

    maMadison Kwiecinski  Managing Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu As we sit here entering October, it is finally beginning to really feel like fall. There are so many great things about this season, and it is one of my absolute favorite times of year because there are so many lovely seasonal things this time of year, ranging from food…

  • Nostalgia Check: Disney Channel’s MONSTOBER

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu  If you were a casual or die hard Disney Channel viewer in the early 2010s, chances are you are familiar with the all October long Halloween special of “Monstober.” This special previously went through some name changes (such as: HauntoberFest and WizTober), but was officially changed to “Monstober” in 2012…

  • The “After” series: A commentary on contemporary romantic toxicity

    Samhi C. skc5908@psu.edu Features Editor The first time I watched “After” was when it was first released in 2019. Me and two friends went to the theater and swooned over Hardin’s character while eating nachos. When I found out that the film was based on a Wattpad book, I was intrigued because at the time,…

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