• Can anyone actually beat all of the birds?

    Madison Kwiecinski Editor-in-Chief mvk5945@psu.edu   During the 2022 NFL season, the Saints have an opportunity to accomplish something no other NFL team ever has: beating all of the birds. Often referred to as the “Bird Gauntlet,” the Saints will face off against every team in the NFL this year that has a bird as their…

  • Protesting: Does it makes a difference?

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu At critical points in history, people have protested to have their voices heard. Protesting is when someone who is not a politician disapproves of an idea and decides to take action. It is even when people with two different points of view want to voice their opinion and they…

  • The Millcreek Mall needs to do better

    Courtney Balcombe – Features Editor clb6264@psu.edu When it comes to active shooters, many people do not expect to see them so close to them let alone people they see every day. However, on September 18 our local Millcreek Mall experienced a small active shooter situation. While there may not be many details about the situation, the…

  • The Second Amendment mistake pt II

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer SJF5814@psu.edu In my last article, I focused on the history of firearm ownership in the colonial period; however, I excluded several key points, even on that topic, and only very briefly touched on several others. By the conclusion of this article, I hope to tie up several of those loose…

  • Should politicians be on TikTok? Cheesy or a good campaign policy?

     Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu As the election comes near, Politicians start their campaigns to try to get people to vote. As the election campaigns begin, people begin to see political campaigns on social media, especially TikTok. This leads to the question: should Politicians be on TikTok? Is it cheesy for them to be…

  • Is fast-fashion here to stay?

    Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu Photo Credit: Tamborasi Fast fashion is a relatively new phenomenon in the fashion industry. Behind the scenes, the industry is damaging the planet, exploiting workers, and harming animals. But would this not be happening regardless of whether people are buying from these companies? In short, yes. Fast fashion has…

  • Banned Books and Censored Topics: A Growing Movement

    Chantel Rodriguez – Staff Writer cvr5570@psu.edu Photo Credit: Comstock/Getty “Fahrenheit 451,” ”Alchemist,” ”The Great Gatsby,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and ”The Adventures of Captain Underpants” all have one thing in common. They were banned from public or school libraries and classrooms but have since become top sellers during Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read.…

  • Tips for thrifty shoppers

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu Photo Credit: Current Boutique One of the best ways to add great-looking, high-quality pieces to your wardrobe at affordable prices is thrift shopping. For example, I was recently at a thrift store, and I was able to buy a Brooks Brothers tuxedo and cummerbund for only $5- Brooks Brothers…

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