Return of the Troops
Ryan Shea
As Trump’s presidency draws to a close, he plans for a parting shot in military action. He has called for the withdrawal of over 2,500 troops stationed in both Afghanistan and Iraq Continue Reading Return of the Troops
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Transgender Day of Remembrance At Penn State Abington
Oscar Almonte Espinal
November 2o is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to memorialize and reflect on those people who have been victims of violent transphobic actions not only in the United States but across the world. In honor of this important and reflective day, The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn State Abington held a program that educated those who attended about why this day exists. Continue Reading Transgender Day of Remembrance At Penn State Abington
Five Native American Books to Read Over the Fall Break
Oscar Almonte Espinal
November is Native American Heritage Month dedicated to recognize and remember the contributions that the first Americans have given for the growth of this country Continue Reading Five Native American Books to Read Over the Fall Break
Great Expectations, Poor Results
Neil Ahmed Penn State Football: Worst Season in Program History? After a fourth straight loss to begin their season, The… Continue Reading Great Expectations, Poor Results
Past to Present: the Uighur Crisis
Naomi Oziel
The BBC has recently reported information indicating that China is forcing its Uighur population into camps. Continue Reading Past to Present: the Uighur Crisis
Consistency is Key in Beating COVID-19
Neil Ahmed Why Pennsylvania’s Department of Health and Penn State University’s COVID-19 policy should be on the same page It… Continue Reading Consistency is Key in Beating COVID-19
Rail Trespassing: Not Worth Your Life
Peter Jaskiewicz
On September 11th, 2019, a male was struck and killed by a train on the tracks near the West Trenton SEPTA station. He was struck around 8:30 p.m. by a train headed to Center City Philadelphia that did not have time to stop before contact was made. As a result, service was suspended from West Trenton until the following morning. Continue Reading Rail Trespassing: Not Worth Your Life
Disney’s Labor of Less Than Love
Ryan Shea
Disney has been no stranger to controversies surrounding their filming productions, as seen with films like the 2020 remake of Mulan. However, while most people are concerned over their film production, many tend to overlook what goes on with their merchandising production. To say it’s unsavory would be sugarcoating it. Continue Reading Disney’s Labor of Less Than Love
Mulan: The Present Cannot Recreate The Past
Ryan Shea
Disney’s Mulan was a beloved classic of 1998, despite not being one-to-one with the original Chinese poem. When a live-action version was announced, devoted followers raised skepticism, but more so this time around. By near launch, the remake has fallen under scrutiny for controversies surrounding its adaptation, casting, and filming, highlighting how far Disney is willing to go with its questionable ethics.
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Adapting to Life Alone During COVID
Natalia Mohammed
Spring break is always looked forward to by many students; the weather starts to get warmer and the school year reaches its final months. This year many international students were unable to go home for break nor return to the U.S, because of COVID-19. Continue Reading Adapting to Life Alone During COVID