• PA Supreme Court Justice Max Baer passes away

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief Mvk5945@psu.edu  Max Baer, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Chief Justice passed away last Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 74. Chief Justice Baer, who was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2001 became Chief Justice in 2021. Baer was set to retire at the end of this year, when he…

  • Behrend’s surprising “Pokémon GO” scene

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu  Photo Credit: Niantic/The Pokémon Company Whenever most people think or hear of “Pokémon GO,” there is a heavy chance that the summer of 2016 comes to mind. A surprisingly enjoyable time in retrospect, that was the summer in which “Pokémon GO” reigned supreme. You could not go to a…

  • Local Eats: Pub & Pie

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu Pub and Pie is an important restaurant for every Penn State Behrend student to be aware of. This is because not only is it a fantastic pizza restaurant with some pretty good appetizers, but it is also approximately a 15-minute walk from campus. Students can follow the path up through…

  • Club Showcase: Behrend Political Society

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Welcome to the Club Showcase where every week we highlight one of the many extraordinary clubs you can join as a Penn State Behrend student. Today, we are focusing on The Behrend Political Society. To learn more about this club, let us go to our discussion with the club’s…

  • Pennsylvania Senate race coverage

    Madison Kwiecinski – Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu The Pennsylvania Senate race has drawn national attention this year, with candidates Dr. Oz and John Fetterman running a tight race. The Senate currently has a 50/50 split, with all ties being broken by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, meaning this Senate seat has the power to flip the majority…

  • Bladee continues his no-miss streak with “Spiderr”

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu  Photo Credit: Hendrik Schneider/YEAR0001 On September 30, Swedish musician Bladee, real name Benjamin Reichwald, released his seventh studio record “Spiderr” on all streaming platforms. The release of this album comes less than seven months after his previous release “Crest,” a collaborative effort with fellow Drain Gang/YEAR0001 artist Ecco2k that…

  • Rihanna confirmed for Halftime Show

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Instagram @badgalriri Music sensation Rihanna has confirmed that she will be the artist performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show. Next Year’s Super Bowl will be held in February in Glendale, Arizona. Roc Nation, Rihanna’s label, released a statement confirming the singer’s performance at the Super…

  • Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion

    Mary Pintea – News Editor mvp5879@psu.edu Photo Credit: Daniel Cole/AP Colombian recording artist Shakira is set to stand trial in Spanish court following allegations of tax fraud. A Barcelona court has ordered that the music star must appear in court for six alleged tax crimes, totaling €14.5m, an estimated $14m. If found guilty, Shakira will…

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