Mardi Gras 2021: What You Need to Know
Ryan Shea
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many public events have had a lid shut on them in order to maintain health and safety. Continue Reading Mardi Gras 2021: What You Need to Know
Should Small Business be Saved or the Customers?
Lauren O’Neill
To save their livelihood, many small businesses are raising their prices, rather than face the consequences of a complete and total shutdown. The debate continues over whether small businesses should be raising prices during a pandemic.
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A Technological Push Into the New Form of Teaching
Cristian Rodriguez
Education majors take note, as teaching is taking a whole new leap.
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Penn State Football’s 2021 Recruiting Class
Neil Ahmed
The Nittany Lion Football program finalized their 2021 recruiting class by signing sixteen incoming freshman and five transfer student athletes. Continue Reading Penn State Football’s 2021 Recruiting Class
Why Do Apples Turn Brown When Cut?
Peter Jaskiewicz
One day, you decide to pack an apple for lunch. Instead of having it whole, you cut the apple into slices and pack them into a plastic bag. Come lunchtime, and you notice the apple slices are now a brownish tint. They also have a different taste compared to how it was when you cut it.
You would think this apple went bad after leaving them alone. However, the apple is still edible despite this change. What happened was an example of enzymatic browning, or a chain of biochemical reactions. Continue Reading Why Do Apples Turn Brown When Cut?
Penn State Abington Faculty Interview: Dr. Nicosia
John Mitchell
Dr. Marissa Nicosia, Assistant Professor of Renaissance Literature, was kind enough to sit down and talk to us about her research on historical recipes. Continue Reading Penn State Abington Faculty Interview: Dr. Nicosia
8 Books to Binge During the Pandemic
Gabriela Restituyo
During this pandemic, while trying to maintain motivated for school, we have also grown bored of the same old same old. Being stuck inside staring at our screens (be it TV, phones, or computer screens) makes the days feel repetitive and unproductive. Reading might be a way to break the confinement of our four walls. Here is a list, in no particular order, of books you can read that keep you interested and make you feel more productive: Continue Reading 8 Books to Binge During the Pandemic
A Groundbreaking Year for Women in Sports
Michael Quinn
2020 did not fall short in the category of trendsetting women and their goals to achieve more and break that glass ceiling. Though the general view of the year may be pessimistic, there were some amazing outcomes as well.
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Local Community Organization Reach4Peace Takes Stand Against Gun Violence
Shania Bennett
Reach4Peace is a community non-violence organization based in South Philadelphia that has been committed to doing the work around gun violence prevention. As an alarming surge in incidents of gun violence have many Philadelphia residents calling on community leaders and elected officials to act, community- and faith-based organizations have played a significant part in tackling the persistent senseless gun violence in Philadelphia. Continue Reading Local Community Organization Reach4Peace Takes Stand Against Gun Violence
Can’t Decide What To Give Your Close Ones for Christmas? Turn to Books
Oscar Almonte Espinal
Books are always a great present to give during the holidays. The good thing about books is that they are super cheap, you can find discounted books on Bookshop or Book Outlet. But most importantly, books are a great way to help those closest to you find solace in stories capturing the complexities of what it means to live a life. They are also entertaining, informative, educational, and many more things. A good idea is to find books that remind you of the people you love the most, this will make those close ones feel special. Down below is curated list of books to help you find the perfect books for your friends and family: Continue Reading Can’t Decide What To Give Your Close Ones for Christmas? Turn to Books