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Front Page February 23, 2022

Out of the Broom Closet: On Being a Modern Witch

Hannah Golden

When many people think of a witch, they imagine someone with a black pointy hat and a sea-sick skin tone; a Halloween caricature, akin to a fictional character like the Wicked Witch of the West or a horror movie trope like The Blair Witch Project. There have been so many misconceptions and myths surrounding witchcraft, but even as the negative connotations prevail, modern witches continue to carve their own path and defy stereotypes. 
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Front Page, National Sports, Sports February 14, 2022

How Brian Flores’ Lawsuit is Changing the NFL

Cristian Rodriguez
On February 1st, 2022 Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL for discriminatory hiring practices. Amongst other things, Flores alleged that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross attempted to bribe him to lose games, while the Broncos and Giants only gave him an interview for the sole purpose of fulfilling the controversial Rooney Rule.  The teams have all denied that this was the case, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell  later released a statement on February 5th that gave Flores’ lawsuit weight and may even lead to changes in the league’s hiring practices.
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Culture, Front Page, Science and Technology, Video Games December 7, 2021

What to Play Over Break: Mass Effect

Kristine Kilcoyne

For fans of Mass Effect, this past November 7th was no ordinary N7 Day. On this day, BioWare published a cryptic poster stating “Mass Effect Will Continue”. For those unaware, N7 is the highest grade in Earth’s Alliance Systems, a program that recruits the top officers from all Earth’s different military branches. Commander Shepard, the protagonist of the Mass Effect trilogy, holds this rank, and fans annually celebrate the trilogy on November 7th. Mass Effect is so widely popular for its storytelling, repercussive decisions, classes, paragon/renegade options, general gameplay, and open world(s). Continue Reading What to Play Over Break: Mass Effect

Penn State Contributing to Community

Front Page, On Campus November 30, 2021

Penn State Abington’s Community- How The University Contributes to its Neighborhood

Brianna DiMaio

Penn State Abington has been providing many engaging programs and events for its community for years. Some of these include the Public Entity Leadership Certificate (PELC) program, the Art Gallery located on campus, a Media Center for Reporters, and Youth & Teen Programs. Continue Reading Penn State Abington’s Community- How The University Contributes to its Neighborhood

Front Page, On Campus November 9, 2021

College Volunteer Work For Penn State Students – A Great Resume Builder!

Brianna DiMaio

Attention all Penn State Abington Students! There are immediate volunteer opportunities near Abington, PA that could use help from the students at Penn State. Students who participate in volunteer work will not only gain experience but also obtain opportunities and learn new skills that can be added to resumes. Continue Reading College Volunteer Work For Penn State Students – A Great Resume Builder!