• Texas schools distribute DNA kits in case of an emergency

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Texas is making headlines with their latest requests: parents of schoolchildren are being asked to keep their child’s DNA in case of an emergency.  This comes after the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, where 21 lives were taken by a former student.  Legislators and…

  • Celebrating Halloween the Erie way

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu What are you doing to celebrate the Halloween season? This is sometimes hard for many college students, especially as Trick or Treating, the holiday’s main tradition, is now not valid for them. While many students may go to parties, watch scary movies or just eat nostalgic candies, some wish…

  • Marvel reignites its creativity with “Werewolf by Night”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu (SPOILER WARNING)  On October 7, Disney+ was blessed with the television special “Werewolf by Night.” The special was directed by composer Michael Giacchino and written by Heather Quinn and Peter Cameron. This is the first in a series of Special Presentations connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While little…

  • “IT” or “IT: Chapter 2”: Which is Better?

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Warner Bros. “IT” the movie based on the popular horror novel by Stephen King of the same name was remade and released on September 8, 2017. The film “IT” is the first of the two films. The film tells the first half of the story of the…

  • The value of an individual’s vote

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  In the 2020 presidential election, a record-breaking number of people over the age of 18 voted and contributed to the selection of our next political leaders. This election had the highest voter turnout of the 21st century, so one would likely assume that almost everyone who was eligible to vote…

  • Pittsburgh Penguins predicted to win it all?

    Rachel Schaffner – Staff Writer rls6117@psu.edu The hockey season has officially started! Opening day for the 2022-2023 hockey season began on October 7 with the Nashville Predators facing off against the San Jose Sharks. The Predators were off to a great start in their first game of the season, winning 4-1 against the Sharks. They…

  • “Part IV” Jason actor dead at 96

    Courtney Balcombe – Sports Editor clb6264@psu.edu Many might not know the name Ted White, however, “Friday the 13th” fans know him best as the man behind the mask of Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.”  According to a Facebook post made by producer and director Sean Clark, White “passed away peacefully in…

  • Zombies did not eat the Men’s Soccer team on Senior Night

    Joel Wilson – Staff Writer jnw5443@psu.edu It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon on October 22 in Erie for a soccer match. With temperatures in the low 70’s under clear blue skies, the Behrend Lions prepared to take on the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats in the AMCC Game of the Week. So far this season, the Lions have…

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