By Josie Barton The 2020 Mars rover launched on July 30th, 2020, and landed Thursday, February 18th, 2021. The rover traveled about 300 million miles through space for 7 months. NASA scientists’ goal for the rover is to expand knowledge of Mars and possible fossils. The rover, named […]
By Cassie Stolz Living in the eastern half of the country means being able to enjoy all four seasons. Each season brings with it, cherished activities along with inconveniences. Currently being in the middle of a bitter cold winter means that seasonal mood disorder (SAD) is in full […]
By: Casandra Stolz Seniors who are approaching an anticipated commencement from Thiel College may share a similar disappointment as the class of 2020. Important sentimental moments during the past year have been shared through a screen or cancelled all together. The 2021 class graduation will probably be succumbed […]
By Josie Barton Valentine’s Day, a popular holiday known for love, chocolate, and flowers, carries a dark history behind it. The holiday began with Ancient Romans and their ghastly traditions on February 14th. From February 13th through the 15th, Romans celebrated Lupercalia, an ancient tradition to “avert evil […]
By: Devin Weisbarth February 6, 2021 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-9. The game was played in Tampa Bay, though the Buccaneers were considered the visiting team. Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest football player […]
By Josie Barton Democrats urge President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per loan borrower. Biden communicated that he is more comfortable with a $10,000 forgiveness amount per borrower. Top democrats in the push of the executive action include Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, […]
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By: Samantha Walker This year’s super bowl was a needed moment of normalcy within the Coronavirus pandemic. Outside of being a stress relief, this super bowl was historic in its choice in entertainment. When preparing for the biggest event of the season, the NFL reached out to poet […]
HERMITAGE, Feb. 8 – State Rep. Mark Longietti today questioned state officials at a House Policy Committee hearing regarding why the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is not proceeding more efficiently. Citing delays and frustration, Longietti, D-Mercer, urged the state to implement a centralized system that will bring greater efficiency and […]
HARRISBURG, Feb. 5 – State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, and state Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia/Montgomery, are recognizing Sunday, Feb. 7 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day began more than two decades ago as a grassroots effort with hundreds of organizations. This yearly initiative […]
