Courtney Balcombe Creative Editor clb6264@psu.edu After nearly two decades, Adventures with Purpose, or AWP, a private diving company has helped bring home a man who went missing in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Ridley Township police said the divers, who are volunteers with AWP, had been contacted by the missing person’s family, who hoped to help provide…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk545@psu.edu  On Thursday, April 7, 2022, a group of Penn State Behrend students are hosting a discussion series in collaboration with Publix Voice Media, which Marcus Atkinson is the CEO of. This speaker series will hopefully be the first of many hosted by Publix Voice Media and the Behrend College.  The…

In today’s world, plastic is almost unavoidable. It can be found in our cars, cellphones, clothing, and almost everything else used in daily life. Plastic is one of the most diverse materials being used in the 21st century. Not only can plastic be found in our everyday lives, but it has also made a big…

Madison Kwiecinski  News Editor  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Penn State Behrend’s Erie Hall building was demolished last semester to pave way for the new fitness and recreation center being built in its place. The new building will be home to the new gym, a unique e-sports center,  a brand well counseling space, and many other additional spaces for…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu The city of Erie is about to start its $3 million-plus makeover of a portion of West Eighth Street. Jason Sayers, an Assistant City Engineer, stated that work is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 4. The improvements will start at Greengarden Road and extend to the city-Millcreek Township line…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu In recent events, The Biden administration has declared that Myanmar’s military has committed genocide against the Rohingya minority.  Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, stated “The day will come when those who are responsible for these appalling acts will have to answer for them,” at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum…

Lydia Glenn News Editor lmg5921@psu.edu Osaze Osagie was a Black State College resident who was shot three years ago by State College police while completing a mental health check.  In March of 2019, State College police went to Osagie’s apartment because Osagie’s father was worried about his son’s mental health and his erratic behavior.  When…

Stephanie Logue  Staff Writer             Penn State President-elect Neeli Bendapudi will visit campuses across Pennsylvania this spring to meet with students and learn more about the university’s reach. Bendapudi, who will take over as Penn State’s 19th president in May, will visit with students, workers and community members at all of the university’s campuses. As…