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
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
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.
Continue Reading A Groundbreaking Year for Women in Sports
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
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
Natalia Mohammed
Russian airline Aeroflot has announced that they have now designated specific seats onboard their planes for passengers who refuse to wear masks. This decision was made in order to ensure the safety of all passengers. Continue Reading Designated Plane Seats for Those Who Refuse to Wear Masks
Natalia Mohammed
We all wish for 2020 to be over due to all the bad things it brought with it, but some minorities are afraid for the end of the year because that marks the expiration of the federal ban on evictions. Continue Reading Housing Eviction Crisis Could Threaten Minorities
Megan Tomoney
As we go into December, the fall semester is coming to a close and many college students may be worried about how well they will be finishing off in their classes. We knew at the beginning of the school year that the pandemic would certainly affect how students performed in their classes, so much so that Continue Reading Alternative Grading Options Are Back at Penn State
Ocar Almonte Espinal
Living with an incurable sickness for two weeks is a visceral experience. Continue Reading I Survived Covid-19
John Mitchell
While the pandemic may have scrapped most people’s travel plans for the near future, here’s something to look forward to when things open up again: the world’s first voice-activated museum. Continue Reading Planet Word: A Museum of the Voice