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THE GANNON KNIGHT

The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947

THE GANNON KNIGHT

The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947

THE GANNON KNIGHT

Erie residents come together to witness the city's annual St. Patrick's Parade. 
Jolly Green or Mean Green? Rep. Mike Kelly cancels appearance at Paddy’s Parade
Lily Baldi, News Editor • March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025/Midnight Erie PA. -- On Saturday March 15, hundreds of Erie residents gathered for a time of celebration at the annual St....

90.5 WERG staff posing with their award. (Photo/Chet LaPrice)
Gannon’s 90.5 WERG earns national recognition
Chet Laprice, Contributing Writer • March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025/Midnight  Erie, PA— Gannon University’s 90.5 WERG, a student-operated radio station for more than 50 years, earns a national...

Hundreds gather, calling out Rep. Mike Kelly
Lily Baldi, News Editor • March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025/Midnight Erie, PA. -- On Saturday March 8, 2025, at around 1 p.m. members of the Erie community joined together in protest...

Local patrons from the Erie area came together in front of the federal courthouse for a rally in opposition of a proposed bill affecting Medicaid coverage.
Erie community holds a Medicaid Rally
Lily Baldi, News Editor • February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025/Midnight Erie, PA. - Times have been changing a lot lately. For the world, for the country, and closer to home, Erie County....

Community gathers for Black History Month Celebration – Resistance Through Music
Community gathers for Black History Month Celebration – Resistance Through Music
Lily Baldi, News Editor • February 21, 2025

February 21, 2025/Midnight Erie, PA. -- The Presbyterian Church of the Covenant welcomed the entire Erie community for a celebration of Black...

"Now you can finally be free from liberal paper straws that fall apart within minutes and ruin your drink," declares President Trump's campaign manager.
Goodbye Paper, Hello Plastic
Lily Baldy, News Editor • February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025/Midnight Erie PA. - President Trump has decided to end the procurement and forced use of paper straws. On February 10, 2025,...

President Trump wastes no time implementing new policies after swearing in earlier this month. (Photo/Time Magazine)
Guess who’s back?
Lily Baldi, News Editor • January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025/Midnight Erie, Pa. --- It was not a surprise that Donald Trump is back in office, but many have been taken aback by the many...

Gannon's Erie campus  feels the effects of the frigid temperatures affecting much of the country right now. (Image courtesy of Lily Baldi)
Jack Frost’s Visit to Erie
Lily Baldi, News Editor • January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025/Midnight Erie, Pa.-- Snow, ice, and biting cold, oh my! After the heavy snow during Thanksgiving break most of the community...