Stephanie Logue  Staff Writer szl414@psu.edu  Members of Erie County Council clashed Thursday over a starting salary for incoming County Clerk Julie Slomski, igniting political tensions. The disagreement was the latest in a series of quarrels over the 44-year-old Democrat and former state Senate candidate, whom Republicans accuse of being too political for the nonpartisan job…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu In early April, it was announced that Penn State will launch the third University-wide survey of students to gain an understanding of their perceptions. Through the survey, students will also share their experiences and knowledge of resources related to sexual assault and sexual harassment.  The survey is conducted to inform…

Chantel Rodriguez Staff Writer Cvr5570@psu.edu A school district in Pennsylvania faces backlash from parents due to limiting the number of snacks students can bring.   A post from the Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School District stated that students had been bringing “an excessive amount of outside snacks,” such as bags full of chips and canned beverages.…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Earlier this year, the parking situation on-campus became a contentious issue within the Penn State Behrend student body, as students believed not enough parking was available, especially when compared with the rates in which they pay for parking passes. Behrend has a large number of commuter students, and earlier this…

Madison Kwiecinski News Editor  MVK5945@psu.edu  Student Leadership and Involvement sent out an email on April 12 announcing Penn State Behrend’s Student Government Association President and Vice President for the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to Matthew Strupzewski, the next SGA President, and Luke Warner, the next SGA Vice President.  Strup and Warner both dedicated a significant…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu In Pittsburgh, an officer answered a noise complaint at a house where a party was going on. The officer answered that call about an hour and a half before gunfire broke out at the gathering.  Police said on Monday that the weekend shooting left two 17-year-olds dead and at least…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu Antonio “Espn” Yarger Jr., a young Erie child has passed.  Yarger was a 7-year-old child who lived in east Erie and was unfortunately shot while he was walking around near his home last Thursday. According to the Erie Police Department, Yarger was shot in the head. He was flown to…