• Paul Pelosi released from hospital following attack

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Paul Pelosi returned home from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday, November 3 following an attack that occurred at his residence.  The attack, which resulted in a skull fracture, as well as hand and arm injuries, left the Pelosi family concerned and fearful for their safety. Nancy Pelosi,…

  • Importance of mental health in society

    Madison Meeks – Media Director  mvm7037@psu.edu Mental Health is extremely important in society. There are so many aspects of life that having positive mental health will help you to improve. It is important to know the possible signs of having a mental health problem as well. Since the start of the pandemic, mental health issues…

  • Takeoff fatally shot at 28

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed the morning of Tuesday, November 1 in downtown Houston.  The rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was attending a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling with fellow Migos member Quavo. Shortly after the party dispersed around…

  • Mariah Carey breaks through the ice

    Madison Meeks – Media Director  mvm7037@psu.edu November 1 is the day people typically call the start of the holiday season. Singer Mariah Carey is starting to celebrate the holiday season as well. Mariah Carey, who has released some all-time musical Christmas classics like “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” is celebrating the start of…

  • “Tales of the Jedi” review

    Courtney Balcombe – Staff Writer clb6264@psu.edu “Star Wars” fans have seen it all, from Anakin and Padme to Adult Luke and Leia, even young Luke and Leia. Since Disney purchased the “Star Wars” franchise in 2012, it seems they have focused on both backstory information from the original films and new content. Starting with “Rogue…

  • John Fetterman’s surprise visit to Behrend

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Credit: Harrison Lilley/ The Behrend Beacon On Tuesday, November 1, Behrend students and staff were suddenly sent emails about a surprising Behrend event. John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate candidate, would be coming to campus later that night.  This visit was one of many planned stops for the Fetterman campaign…

  • Erie Weather: The villain is not the snow

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  Mvk5945@psu.edu When I first declared that I wanted to attend college at Penn State Behrend, and therefore move to Erie, I heard the exact same line every time I brought it up for months. I would mention my excitement to get to school, maybe mention the nearby beach at Presque Isle,…

  • A nostalgic night at Erie’s Play Port

    Jacob Boring – Contributing Writer jnb129@psu.edu Photo Credit: Facebook / Play Port Play Port Arcade is located at 2730 West 12th street in Erie Pa. Play Port’s main attraction is as a Retro-Arcade with many of the popular video game titles from yesteryear. For the price of admission, you get access to these retro arcade…

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