• Otto Behrend celebrated 150th Birthday

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Otto Behrend would have celebrated his 150th birthday. Behrend students and staff gathered in the Lilley Library to celebrate at 3, wishing Otto a happy birthday.  Dr. Behrend, whom the Otto-Behrend science building is named after, had a tremendous impact on both Penn State Behrend and…

  • Marie Yovanovich From page 1

    Dr. Surzhko-Harned asked Former Ambassador Yovanovitch several questions about the nature of the war in Ukraine. Dr. Surzhko-Harned started by asking Ambassador Yovanovitch why she thought that nobody believed U.S. intelligence that Russia would launch a large-scale military escalation in Ukraine. Yovanovitch said that it was likely because “it was hard to take in and…

  • Rex Orange County facing six SA charges

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  Alexander O’Connors, a twenty-four-year-old man better known through his musical persona Rex Orange County made fans shocked and appalled this week when it came to light he is being charged with six counts of sexual assault in the United Kingdom.  “Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and…

  • RAC’ing up the miles for childhood cancer

    Mary Pintea – News Editor  mvp5879@psu.edu Behrend Benefiting THON held their annual RAC-FAC—Riding and Cycling for a Child—from Wednesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 14.  Collectively, participants rode or cycled 1278 miles. The top runner was Liane Mooney, who ran 31.45 miles, while the top cyclist, Faith Morelli, rode 153.65 miles.  Held in October each…

  • Penn State Lions fall to Michigan Wolverines

    Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu Penn State’s October 15 match-up at Michigan State resulted in a 17-41 loss, resulting in a tumble down in the national rankings and wiping their no-loss streak. The Wolverines ran a total of 418 rushing yards, with running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards each posting 160 yards and…

  • Founder of Proud Boys to speak at Penn State University Park

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief  Mvk5945@psu.edu  Uncensored America, a student-led group at Penn State University Park has invited the founder of the Proud Boys organization to speak on campus this week. This has sparked a tremendous amount of controversy, as some students believe he has a right to be there, while others are appalled that the…

  • Local Eats: Harbor House

     Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor  nuc5002@psu.edu  Photo Credit: Nathaniel Clark Are you looking to watch some sports but do not want to eat the same bland, uninteresting bar food? Are you tired of campus eats and want to try something more unique and original? Well, do I have a place for you. Located on Harborcreek’s…

  • Parkland shooter avoids facing the death penalty

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu Nikolas Cruz, the shooter in the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, avoided the death penalty on Thursday, October 13, 2022. While Cruz has yet to be sentenced, the jury in his case recommended that he be sentenced to life in prison without the…

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