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PSB Baseball and Pitt – Greensburg split double header in an intense showdown on the diamond
Harrison Lilley – Photographer hjl5363@psu.edu Pitt-Greensburg and Penn State Behrend battled it out on Sunday in an exciting doubleheader, resulting in a split of the games. The first game saw some early runs by both teams with a combined five runs just in the first inning. However, Penn State Behrend was able to secure a…
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PSB Softball posts two shutouts, dominating in AMCC Pitt-Bradford
Harrison Lilley – Photographer hjl5363@psu.edu The Penn State Behrend softball team split an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, AMCC, doubleheader with Pitt-Greensburg on April 24. The Lions won the nightcap, 9-5, while falling 9-1 in game one. In game one, Pitt-Greensburg showed their dominance by taking the lead early on with six hits in the five-run…
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COVID-19 public health emergency ending; testing will come out-of-pocket
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu The United States has been functioning under a public health emergency declaration for approximately two years now, since the coronavirus pandemic struck the population hard in March of 2020. President Biden has announced the public health declaration will be ending on May 11, meaning changes to how covid-19 is handled…
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Smith Creative Writers Reading Series with Rachel Swearingen
Samhi C. – Staff Writer skc5908@psu.edu Thursday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Metzgar Lobby, author Rachel Swearingen stood at the podium for the second Smith Creative Writers Reading Series reading of this semester and read “Advice for the Haunted,” the last short story in her collection “How to Walk on Water.” “Advice for…
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Polish-Americans celebrate Dyngus Day in Erie
Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu On Easter Monday, Polish Americans gather to celebrate Dyngus Day which is a celebration of Polish-American heritage and tradition. This year in Erie was no exception, as the local community in Erie gathered at the Polish Falcons Club located on the East side of Erie to hold their 27th annual…
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Annual Patricia Yahn Student Art Show opens in Kochel
Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu The 2023 Patricia Yahn Spring Student Art Show is now open for the Behrend community. Since 2016, the Patricia Yahn Student Art Show has been the main sector for Behrend students to showcase their creative output. Taking place in Kochel’s Art Hallway, this year’s exhibit was first opened on…
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Local Eats: Mi Scuzi
Grace Godfrey – Contributing Writer grg5279@psu.edu One of Erie’s best rated restaurants is located on Myrtle Street. Standing high with 4.6 stars, Mi Scuzi features many authentic pasta dishes as well as a wine and beer menu. With hand crafted pasta and homemade sauces, the restaurant lives up to its well earned rating. Upon entering,…
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Well, ‘Did you know there was a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard’?
Briona Bargerstock – Staff Writer bnb5387@psu.edu In March, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, released her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard.” While the title may be long, the album was anything but. Featuring songs that hit close to home, speaking of the dysfunctionality of…
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