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RAC’ing up the miles for childhood cancer
Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Behrend Benefiting THON held their annual RAC-FAC—Riding and Cycling for a Child—from Wednesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 14. Collectively, participants rode or cycled 1278 miles. The top runner was Liane Mooney, who ran 31.45 miles, while the top cyclist, Faith Morelli, rode 153.65 miles. Held in October each…
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Penn State Lions fall to Michigan Wolverines
Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu Penn State’s October 15 match-up at Michigan State resulted in a 17-41 loss, resulting in a tumble down in the national rankings and wiping their no-loss streak. The Wolverines ran a total of 418 rushing yards, with running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards each posting 160 yards and…
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Founder of Proud Boys to speak at Penn State University Park
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu Uncensored America, a student-led group at Penn State University Park has invited the founder of the Proud Boys organization to speak on campus this week. This has sparked a tremendous amount of controversy, as some students believe he has a right to be there, while others are appalled that the…
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Local Eats: Harbor House
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Nathaniel Clark Are you looking to watch some sports but do not want to eat the same bland, uninteresting bar food? Are you tired of campus eats and want to try something more unique and original? Well, do I have a place for you. Located on Harborcreek’s…
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Parkland shooter avoids facing the death penalty
Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu Nikolas Cruz, the shooter in the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, avoided the death penalty on Thursday, October 13, 2022. While Cruz has yet to be sentenced, the jury in his case recommended that he be sentenced to life in prison without the…
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Reading with The Beacon: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Stephen Gammell / Scholastic Stories that cause people to jump in fright: ghost tales are told on spooky nights. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” by Alvin Schwartz is a book of short horror stories perfect for anyone that loves a creepy tale late at night.…
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ACT Scores reach their lowest in over 3 decades
Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu This year’s average American College Test, ACT, score was a 19.8 out of 30—the first time it has dipped below 20 since 1991. Researchers believe that this is one of many signs that the COVID-19 pandemic has truly impacted education. The average senior in high school would have been…
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Speaker Series: Marie Yovanovitch former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu On Wednesday, October 12, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch came to Penn State Behrend. During her discussion with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned, an associate teaching Professor of Political Science, talked about several topics, including her time in the foreign service and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Early on…
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