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Penbrook Man Charged with Setting the PA Governor’s Mansion on Fire

Sarah Dahl, Reporter April 23, 2025

This past Sunday, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, a man from Penbrook, attacked and set fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion. Authorities in Pennsylvania have arrested the man. According...

Spring Awakens: A Season of Renewal Began on March 20, 2025

Spring Awakens: A Season of Renewal Began on March 20, 2025

Cecelia Engle, Reporter April 1, 2025

As the final traces of winter melt away, a new season makes its awakening. On March 20, 2025, the Northern Hemisphere officially welcomed the arrival of spring, bringing with it longer days, warmer breezes,...

Elon Musk SpaceX Starship Explosion

Elon Musk SpaceX Starship Explosion

Sarah Dahl, Reporter March 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship experienced a significant flight failure during its eighth test flight, Thursday March 6th. The rocket exploded over the south of Florida, but the fiery debris fell over...

Plant-based and lab-grown meats are skyrocketing in popularity. The market for plant-based meat reached $8.1 Billion. (Atlascompany)

Opinion: The Evolution of Food: Plant-Based and Lab-Grown Meat

Isabella Dimopoulos, Managing Editor March 7, 2025

Imagine biting into a burger that sizzles and “bleeds” like beef—made entirely from plants. Or savoring a steak grown in a lab without a single animal being harmed. The future is at your doorstep,...

Penn State University likely closing multiple branch campuses

Penn State University likely closing multiple branch campuses

Tayen Parke, Opinion Editor March 3, 2025

Last Tuesday, Penn State University’s President Neeli Bendapudi wrote a letter announcing that a host of PSU’s Commonwealth Campuses will likely be closing. PSU Abington, Altoona, Behrend, Berks,...

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How the World Says ‘I Love You’ on Valentine’s Day

Lucy Ferns, Business Manager February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day in the U.S is typically associated with assortments of chocolates, red roses, and romantic dates, but around the world, people celebrate love in many different and unique ways. From all...

February 14 is the day of love. It is celebrated around the world,  but the history behind it might shift one’s perspective on this beloved holiday. (Istockphoto.com/fotolgahan)

The True History of Valentine’s Day

Isabella Dimopoulos, Managing editor February 7, 2025

While it's true that Valentine's Day is a holiday dedicated to love, the history of its origins is anything but heart-shaped. In modern times, this holiday is a corporate scheme to buy chocolates,...

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Los Angeles Comes Together for FireAid: Benefit Concert

Tayen Parke, Opinion February 4, 2025

On January 30th, 2025, Billy Crystal hosted the FireAid: A Benefit Concert for WildFire Relief in Los Angeles, California. 27 different performers were on stage at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on Thursday...

Kansas City Chiefs secure Super Bowl LVIII victory. They became the first team to win back-to-back championships since 2004. (Foundry Co/Pixabay)

2024 Wrapped: Year-in-Review, Month-by-Month

Gwen Cysyk, News Editor January 7, 2025

January 2024 Brings Political Tensions, National Tragedies On January 19, Alec Baldwin was indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during...

A photo of Snoopy’s balloon in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Snoopy’s balloon has been featured since 1968. (Brent Connelly/Pixabay)

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Tabitha Pecchio, Reporter December 11, 2024

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held outside of Central Park on November 28th, 2024. It celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday and even foreshadowed the Christmas season. The Macy’s Thanksgiving...

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is now lit

Leah Wilhelm, Editor in Chief December 9, 2024

At approximately 10 p.m. on December 4th, thousands of citizens and tourists alike gathered in Rockefeller Center to witness the annual lighting of New York City's enormous holiday tree. Following...

Day of the Dead—Dia de los Muertos—is a celebration honoring the dead. Every year, this celebration takes place on November 1st and 2nd. (Image created by myninja.ai)

Explainer: What is the Day of the Dead?

Isabella Dimopoulos, Managing editor November 4, 2024

Deceased loved ones hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who remember them, but in South America, there is a very beautiful celebration honoring their memory. The Day of the Dead—Dia de los...

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