Donate, Don’t Throw Away
For many students, college is the first real experience of independence, and with it comes the realization of how expensive basic living can be. Suddenly,…
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Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College
When Caramel Afternoon opened its doors on June 28 at 216 E. Calder Way in State College, it marked a significant milestone in Seyhan Baskaya’s…
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State College Man Freed After 40 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Now Faces Deportation
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, a longtime State College resident, was released last week after spending more than 40 years in a maximum-security prison in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania….
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The Necessary Conversation Podcast
We live in a time when having open and honest conversations feels harder than ever. The media is so polarized now that everyone’s opinions are…
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Waste Of Space
On April 14, Blue Origin launched its first all-woman journey to space. The crew included singer Katy Perry, broadcast journalist Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist…
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BIAB: The Secret to Stronger, Healthier Nails
Getting a fresh set of acrylic or gel nails always feels great at first. But after a couple of weeks, the rapid nail growth starts…
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The Rise and Theft of Jellycat
Over $26,000 worth of Jellycat toys were stolen from an independent store in Somerset, England, on March. 30. The burglary took place around 4:40 a.m….
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The Thistle: Glasgow’s First Safer Drug Consumption Facility
On Jan. 13, the first safer drug consumption facility in the United Kingdom was opened in Glasgow, Scotland. The facility named The Thistle, is a…
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Two Astronauts Return to Earth After Nine Months in Space
On June 5. 2024, Sunita Wiliams and Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, set off for a week-long trip as Boeing Starliner’s first astronauts. However, that…
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Poppi’s path to PepsiCo
PepsiCo buys Poppi, the prebiotic soda brand for $1.9 billion. The company announced the deal as part of its strategy to ‘evolve its portfolio’ and…
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Joy the birth of IVF
Netflix released its film “Joy The Birth of IVF,” on Nov. 22, 2024. The movie follows three British medical professionals—Robert Edwards (James Norton), Patrick Steptoe…
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Elevator Talk: The Decline of Small Talk
We live in a fast-paced, high-pressure world, and small talk seems to be slowly disappearing. As we increasingly rely on our phones to fill uncomfortable…
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You’re Going To Be Judged Anyway
We live in a world surrounded by judgment. It’s universal. Instead of fearing it, harness that fear and use it to live as your truest,…
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Elon Musk’s Election Lottery
On Oct. 19, 2024, at a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., Elon Musk announced an election lottery for voters in Pa. and other swing states. One…
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The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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“Heartstopper,” Breaking the Barriers Surrounding Male Mental Health
“Heartstopper” is a popular British TV show based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel. It is now in its third season, which premiered Oct. 3, 2024….
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Crisis in the Amazon
The largest river in the world is facing severe drought. In any crisis, knowing the facts is key, as it encourages people to enact change. Every…
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Remembering Ukraine
Nearly two years later, the war continues, with intense fighting and ongoing resistance from the Ukrainian side.
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Our Voices
On Aug. 26, 2024, the Taliban enacted a law prohibiting women from speaking in public. This legislation also forbids women from showing their faces in…
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The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives
Mormonism, also known as the LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), is a branch of Christianity that began in the 1800s. In 1820,…
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