Even though this is a blog (so hip), we’re all pretty much newspaper junkies. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get a rise any time I saw someone or something I know mentioned in the redoubtable gray lady. Penn State meteorologists and their reactions to yesterday’s unexpectedly warm conditions were featured in a […]
Next time your mom complains to you about all your weekend partying, just direct her to this Esquire profile of David Plouffe, Obama’s campaign manager. Why? Plouffe is an expert beer pong player. Indeed, he says that he spent most of his time at the University of Delaware perfecting his technique. He does have some […]
A number of Penn State alumni played parts in Sunday’s Super Bowl. I’m glad to see THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (take that Ohio State) was well represented. Jim Bradley, Pittsburgh Steelers’ orthopedic surgeon Scott Brown, covered the game for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Levi Brown, Arizonia Cardinal’s right tackle Mark Faller, Arizona Republic sports writer […]
Dear Diary, The past few days have been great! The Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl. Take that Dallas! I’ve been brushing up on my pop culture by listening to Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter III. I am so hood. Also, I dealt a great blow to the United Students Against Sweatshops club on campus. If […]
Roger Scruton over at the New Statesman had an interesting realization in his latest column. Here’s a little table comparing how well $1000 would have done this year if invested in different ways: $1000 of Nortel stock would be worth $49. $1000 of Enron stock would be worth $16.50. $1000 of Delta stock would be […]
You might remember that in December the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) took issue with the Penn State Principles, specifically this passage: Actions motivated by hate, prejudice, or intolerance violate this principle. I will not engage in any behaviors that compromise or demean the dignity of individuals or groups, including intimidation, stalking, harassment, […]