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Prince Andrew charged with sexual assault
Courtney Balcombe Creativity Editor clb6264@psu.edu TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains disturbing details of sexual assault and pedophilia as it will refer to incidents regarding Jeffery Epstein. Britain’s Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military titles and charities, Buckingham Palace announced on January 13, a day after a judge ruled a sexual abuse civil lawsuit…
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Officials in Pennsylvania encourage residents to test for radon
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer Szl414@psu.edu Officials in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, urged residents to be mindful of radon on Wednesday, January 12th. From the earth, the odorless, colorless, and radioactive gas can penetrate your home and other structures. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Second Lady of Pennsylvania are encouraging residents to test for…
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Lions Pantry, a good school resource
Claudia Rivera Editor in Chief cmr6395@psu.edu The Lion’s Pantry is an organization here on campus that is dedicated to providing hygiene products and food items for those among the Behrend community who need a little assistance during these hard times. This is an organization that helps Behrend students get the help that they need but…
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Manchin and Sinema kill filibuster reform; voting rights
Madison Kwiecinski News Editor Mvk5945@psu.edu President Joe Biden has made voting rights reform a centerpiece of his administration, calling them a moral imperative and pushing for reform, especially in the wake of the 2020 election. Two pieces of voting rights legislation have recently failed, which altered the democratic legislations path from voting rights reform to…
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SGA Chief-of-Staff Mitchel Ray on starting a club
Spencer Finley Politics Editor sjf5814@psu.edu With the relatively recent start of the semester, the recent club showcases and the many flyers and recruitment efforts by Behrend’s student organizations, students at Behrend have likely wondered how to start a club. Starting a club involves a number of steps. According to Student Government Association Chief of Staff…
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An examination of the situation in Ukraine
Spencer Finley Politics Editor sjf5814@psu.edu Since late 2021, the Russian military has begun building up a large quantity of troops and supplies on its border with Ukraine. This has led several international observers, including the United States, to believe that it is the intent of the Russian government to invade Ukraine. This has led to…
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TB12 retires
Claudia Rivera Editor in Chief Cmr6395@psu.edu Tom Brady, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, officially announced he will be retiring from the NFL, National Football League, after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins. During his career with the New England Patriots, Brady has won six rings in the years 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, …
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Sean Payton, New Orleans Head Coach stepping down after 16 years
Stephanie Logue Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu Payton, 58, has a 152-89 regular-season record and a 9-8 postseason record in 15 seasons with the Saints, including one Super Bowl title and the 2006 AP Coach of the Year award. Payton later stated that his next stop could be television. “I’ve had some opportunities,” he said. “I talked…
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