Roman Hladio, Science/International Editor
September 10, 2020
Billionaire and innovator Elon Musk recently unveiled progress previously kept secret on his latest project — a neural implant designed to improve quality of life and advance current technology to unknown bounds.
Described by...
Roman Hladio, Science/International Editor
September 10, 2020
As the world continues to adapt to life amidst a pandemic, governments and other institutions have attempted to maintain order by modifying older structures in place to accommodate the changing times. In an attempt to prevent the...
Roman Hladio, Contributing Writer
April 26, 2020
As much of the world stays home waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to run its course, a silver lining has slowly begun to reveal itself.
With factories closed, planes grounded and cars parked in driveways for the foreseeable future, ...
Faythe Schulte and Willy Walker
March 5, 2020
Branded with the iconic slogan “think different,” Apple Inc. certainly does not want its customers to think about where their products come from.
Over the last decade, iPhones have exploded in popularity, causing a massive demand ...
Roman Hladio, Contributing Writer
March 5, 2020
Allegheny College became Pennsylvania’s first college to reach carbon neutrality in 2020. On campus, the largest step being taken is the reduction of energy consumption in the campus facilities, according to the Sustainab...
Roman Hladio, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2020
As last year came to an end, Allegheny College found itself completing its 13th year of dedicated work by students and faculty to become carbon neutral. To complete the goal, the college has turned to a new outlet: carbon offsets...
Willy Walker, Science/International Editor
February 21, 2020
All of human life seemed on the brink of extinction on Feb. 15, at least according to several major news outlets when reporting of an incoming asteroid. In reality, Earth’s moon is 15 times closer to Earth than the asteroid was.
Asteroid 2002-PZ39...
Willy Walker, Science/International Editor
February 6, 2020
To respond to the growing climate crisis, several activist groups have formed with the intent to empower young people to take action against climate change. One of these organizations has just begun to take root at Allegheny C...
Willy Walker, Science/International Editor
February 6, 2020
A small mammal in midwestern Pennsylvania said that spring will come early this year — that mammal is Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather predicting groundhog who decides the current year’s weather patterns. According to a ...
Willy Walker, Science/International Editor
January 23, 2020
With the new semester brings a new organization for avian enthusiasts at Allegheny.
This spring semester will be the first for the new Allegheny College Bird Club. The club was formed with the help of Benjamin Haywood, former...
Willy Walker, Science/International Editor
January 23, 2020
In the wake of departing professors and an increase of student majors, Allegheny College’s Environmental Science and Sustainability Department will be adding some new faculty members to the department.
According to Eric Pall...
Emily Rice, Hayley Behr, and James Scarborough
November 14, 2019
In 1957, Psychologist Leon Festinger published his theory of cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a discrepancy between one’s beliefs and one’s actions. This produces an uncomfortable tension tha...
