Penn State ranks as the 7th best university according to Washington Monthly‘s “2009 College Guide and Rankings”. The rankings are based on “what institutions do for their students but also what they do for the nation, based on criteria including social mobility, research and service.” Penn State clearly does a lot of good. It is […]
When it was announced that there would be six themed games in Beaver Stadium this season – I have to admit, I was excited. I love watching the game of football, but what takes it over the top is the atmosphere created by the loyal fanbase – and the creative things those in the student […]
Bill Dawes graced State College with his presence on Monday to attend the local premiere of Tucker Max’s new movie, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. The most redeeming aspect of the movie: it’s pioneering the genre of fratire. A whole new world awaits! Dawes and his gang of Jackass-wannabes filmed a video downtown […]
The Three-Quarter Turn is a new feature here at Onward State. Named after the signature Blue Band Pregame 270 degree right hand turn technique, this segment will report on what the Blue Band is bringing to Beaver Stadium and Penn State every week. From performance schedules to half-time show themes to special news coverage, The […]
I was in Redifer last night, standing in line at In a Pickle. Two sorority girls (as evidenced by the Greek letters on their t-shirts) were discussing a recent tussle between one of them and another sister. As we neared the ordering counter, the girl who was having the problem got a phone call from […]
Perhaps we should save any sort of competitive trash-talk for the week leading up to Penn State’s football game versus Temple, but one of our editors noticed that Temple Blog Broad and Cecil was hailing the Owls as “Pennsylvania’s football team.” Now, we’re happy that Temple’s blogging – and really, why blame them when they’re […]