Steven Boyle

Four months ago we wrote about the grand opening of the newest smoke shop in town, Exscape. Three months later, we wanted to see how the classiest head shop in town was holding up.

If you are thinking about sinking the ink anytime soon you should check out the new contender in State College's tattoo and piercing scene, Ikonic Ink. Located in between Saint's Cafe and Green Bowl and owned by local Dave Faussette, you can find the new boutique-like parlor at 127 W. Beaver Ave where artists Adam Zimmer and Shawn Elliot are doing what they love.

One dedicated smoker's stirring journey from conventional cigarettes to eCigs, and why he's not going back

With hateful responses to gay pride at Penn State surfacing online, read an ode to the prideful homophobes of the comment section and beyond after the jump.

Student-founded clothing line, Purple Planes, launched its 2013 winter line last night at Chrome Bar and Hookah Lounge. Founder Daba Kora discusses how the fashion and entertainment team got together, how the Chrome event came to be, and how Purple Planes was born.

I want to believe that there is some small chance that I might be able to lend a hand to a young person like yourself, who is in the best time ever in US history to be gay/lesbian/queer/trans/allied or otherwise different, and isn’t having the best time.