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Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu On August 25, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse, an 18-year-old from Illinois traveled across state lines to Kenosha, Wisconsin where protests had erupted in response to an unidentified police officer who had shot and killed Jacob Blake. The officer was later identified in October 2020 as Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheske,…
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Pharmaceuticals held liable for the part in opioid crisis
Amy Love Opinions Editor aml7458@psu.edu A new ruling over the opioid crisis has been given in a court in Ohio. On November 23, a jury in Ohio concluded that CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart were responsible for contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. There will be another legal proceeding to decide how…
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Tiger Woods returns to the Golf course following horrific crash
Matt Mathias Sports Editor Mcm5909@psu.edu Tiger Woods has given his first in depth interview since his severe car crash last February. Woods was driving at a high rate of speed and caused significant injuries to his right leg and foot. Many feared, when learning about the seriousness of the crash, that we may lose the…
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Steelers slip to bottom of division standings
Dan Sanford Sports Editor das6267@psu When I last wrote about the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Beacon, the Steelers had defeated the Denver Broncos in Week Five of the NFL season, and Pittsburgh had their first win since Week One in Buffalo. The article highlighted a concerning pace for the Steelers, who despite having snapped a…
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Phoenix Suns are red hot, winning 16 straight games
Matt Mathias Sports Editor Mcm5909@psu.edu The Phoenix Suns have been rolling over the past few weeks. The Suns are off to an amazing start, with their record on the season being 17-3. Not only that, but last year’s NBA Finals runner-ups have knocked off the Eastern Conference leading Brooklyn Nets in their most recent victory.…
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NHL Player Safety under fire for slew-foots
Dan Sanford Sports Editor das6267@psu Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand is the latest player to be issued a suspension from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after a dirty trip on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Sunday. He will miss the Bruins’ next three games. Alarmingly, Marchand’s offense is already the fifth such offense…
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NFL and Thanksgiving Day: A tradition like no other
Matt Mathias Sports Editor Mcm5909@psu.edu Every Thanksgiving, families from all over come together to have a meal and be grateful for one another. Tradition drives what the menu for the day will be, with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie having a place on the table. However, some may argue that NFL Football that is played…
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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
Courtney Balcombe News Editor clb6264@psu.edu On October 29, Jake Paul V Tommy Fury was officially announced to take place on Saturday, December 18 in Tampa, Florida. Tommy Fury is the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and is 7-0 in pro boxing. According to ESPN in September Tyson Fury joked in an interview with…
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