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15 deceased after school shooting in Russia
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu Russia’s Investigative Committee has identified the gunman who opened fire on a school in Central Russia, leaving 24 wounded and 15 dead on Monday September 26. The shooter was identified as Artyom Kazantesev, a 34-year-old man who had graduated from the same school he opened fire on. The man was…
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Shooting occurs at opening weekend of Kennywood Fall Fest
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu Photo Credits: Pennlive.com Kennywood Park, a beloved family amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, experienced a horrifying event during its Phantom Fall Fest opening weekend, leaving three people injured by gunshot wounds, including two juveniles. Kennywood has been hosting a Halloween attraction for years that was previously known as…
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Elijah McClain’s death caused by ketamine overdose
Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mpv5879@psu.edu On September 23, autopsy reports of 23-year-old Elijah McClain were publicly released, citing ketamine overdose as his cause of death. The original autopsy report, released several months after his passing, stated that there was not enough evidence to determine how McClain died. After a grand jury testimony, the autopsy…
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United States Preventative Services Task Force calls for anxiety screenings
Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has begun drafting a new recommendation concerning testing for anxiety disorders in adults. According to their mission statement, the USPST is an independent collective of medical professionals that makes evidence- based recommendations that will benefit public health. Their latest draft suggests…
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Workout locations on PSB campus
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu Trying to work out on a college campus, specifically one you are new to, can be difficult at first. You may not know exactly where to go, what times are available, or even just what all of your options are for exercise yet. Behrend has several different athletic facilities open…
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Can anyone actually beat all of the birds?
Madison Kwiecinski Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu During the 2022 NFL season, the Saints have an opportunity to accomplish something no other NFL team ever has: beating all of the birds. Often referred to as the “Bird Gauntlet,” the Saints will face off against every team in the NFL this year that has a bird as their…
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Protesting: Does it makes a difference?
Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu At critical points in history, people have protested to have their voices heard. Protesting is when someone who is not a politician disapproves of an idea and decides to take action. It is even when people with two different points of view want to voice their opinion and they…
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The Millcreek Mall needs to do better
Courtney Balcombe – Features Editor clb6264@psu.edu When it comes to active shooters, many people do not expect to see them so close to them let alone people they see every day. However, on September 18 our local Millcreek Mall experienced a small active shooter situation. While there may not be many details about the situation, the…
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