• Josh Shapiro will not say who paid for his inaugural ball

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  Mvk5945@psu.edu Josh Shaprio celebrated his victory in the Pennsylvania Governor’s race with a rather fancy and unique inaugural ball. The event included about 3,000 people in attendance, and was held at Rock Lititz.  Rock Lititz is a production campus located in Lancaster County, which is typically used to house stars like…

  • Personal Counseling moves to Erie Hall

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Starting this semester, Penn State Behrend’s Personal Counseling department has moved to a new location. Now at home in the newly renovated Erie Hall, Personal Counseling plans to move ahead with some new activities in their new space.  With their wing behind finished ahead of schedule, Personal Counseling moved…

  • Club Showcase: D.A.R.E.

      Welcome to the Club Showcase where every week we highlight one of the many extraordinary clubs you can join as a Penn State Behrend student. Today, we are focusing on the Disability Awareness and Resources for Equity Club. To learn more about this club, let us go to our discussion with club president Hannah…

  • Local Eats: The Original Breakfast Place

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Are you looking for a unique, delicious, cheap meal that will satisfy every person in your group’s breakfast cravings? The Original Breakfast Place has great cheap breakfast and a homey dinner atmosphere that makes for an enjoyable experience.  The Original Breakfast Place, or OBP as many have taken to calling…

  • Classic review: “Remain in Light”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Tina Weymouth / Sire Records Every January, while the well of new music is still dry, I like to go back. Throughout these 31 days, I search the halls of music’s past and visit bands, albums, or whole discographies I have never experienced before. This month was…

  • The end of Panic! At The Disco

    Charlie Garner – Contributing Writer avg6206@psu.edu On January 24, Brendon Urie officially announced that Panic! At the Disco would be coming to an end. After years of being the only original member of the band left, Urie decided it was best to put the band to rest to start a family with his wife, Sarah. …

  • “Rick and Morty” will return despite Justin Roiland

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Justin Roiland, co-creator of television series “Rick and Morty” as well as the voice of both characters, has ended association with the series. Adult Swim, the network on which the show aired, announced Roiland’s separation from the network after it came to light that Roiland was facing allegations of felony…

  • Academy announces the 2023 Oscars nominations

     Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu  On Tuesday, January 24, the nominations for “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” were announced.  The Academy Awards ceremony, known as the Oscars will be presented on March 12. Set to return for hosting is late night’s Jimmy Kimmel. This will be the actor’s third time hosting, stating this to either be…

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