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Behrend Theatre Club claims another success with Clue
Behrend Theatre Club’s production of Clue was a side-clutching success, complete with both physical comedy and commentary.
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The Electoral College
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 2026 was Election Day in the United States. While this year did not have a presidential election, this is the perfect time to go over two things: what the Electoral College is, and why your vote matters. The Electoral College is the group of people chosen by each state to vote on…
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2026 All-U Game Recap: Penn State Defeats Purdue 31-17, Earns First B1G Ten Win in Matt Campbell Era
The Penn State offensive line and Purdue defensive line up for a snap on first down – Photo by Brayden Byham Last year’s edition of the All-U Game saw what turned out to be the final win for former Penn State HC James Franklin. On Saturday, the 2026 All-U Game marked another historic moment for…
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Faculty Research Showcase Reveals Thriving Scholarship from Behrend Community
Research Showcase highlights student and faculty scholarship in 2026. Keynote speaker Dr. Christopher Shelton comments on the struggles emerging technology faces in the modern age.
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‘Rubber Soul’ offers a soundtrack to autumn at Behrend
Fall at Penn State Behrend has its own rhythm: leaves gathering beside campus paths, colder walks to morning classes and afternoons that seem to disappear earlier each week. Finding an album that matches that atmosphere is easy. The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” feels made for the season, even if its songs never mention Erie or the…
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Midterm Elections: Justin Wagner (D) Speaks with Behrend Beacon About Students’ Concerns, Seeks to Unseat Longtime Rep. Mike Kelly (R)
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the 2026 Midterm Elections will take place across our nation. Every seat in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats will be up for grabs, determining the balance of power in the U.S. Congress as we enter the latter half of President Trump’s second term in the Oval Office. Penn…
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Midterm Elections: Mike Kelly (R) Speaks with Behrend Beacon About Students’ Concerns Amid Reelection Campaign
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the 2026 Midterm Elections will take place across our nation. Every seat in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats will be up for grabs, determining the balance of power in the U.S. Congress as we enter the latter half of President Trump’s second term in the Oval Office. Penn…
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Behrend Creative Writers Reading Series: Molly McNett
Molly McNett’s writing has appeared in The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize anthology, as well as several literary journals. Her story collection One Dog Happy won the John Simmons Award for short fiction from the University of Iowa Press, and her new novel Child of These Tears was named in The New Statesman…
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