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A dense forest of tall, bare trees is shrouded in a bluish mist, creating an eerie and mysterious atmosphere. Light filters faintly through the fog, casting long shadows on the forest floor covered in fallen leaves.

Q&A: Has nature always been strange? The ‘eco-weird’ unmakes the familiar

The eco-weird, an emerging genre pioneered by Penn State philosopher Brian Onishi, focuses on the strange feelings familiar places in nature can cause. In this Q&A, Onishi discussed the concept, which is detailed in his recently published book on the topic.

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The Penn State Altoona hock team celebrates their College Hockey East championship win in February.

A Banner Year

Commitment, hard work, and dedication to each other powered Penn State Altoona’s ice hockey club through a 16-6-2 season, a place in two league playoffs, and a College Hockey East Division 4 championship win.

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