Remember Power Shift 2009? Well it’s back, and this time it’s all about Pennsylvania and happening here at Penn State. This weekend, October 23-25, students from every corner of Pennsylvania will convene at PSU to combat climate change and fight for environmental justice. Participants will attend workshops, presentations, planning sessions, trainings, and “an action.” Foaming […]
If you have never seen a one-man band perform live, you won’t understand my love for Lucas Carpenter. Not only is he the most unique act to bless State College, but he is by far the most talented and sweetest man I know. Lucas Carpenter has been to State College a handful of times since […]
“Hoops Fest” – the Blue-White- esque kickoff for the Penn State’s men’s basketball team happened this past Saturday. But you wouldn’t know that, because coverage of NIT Championship teams somehow falls behind snowball fights and dodgeball tournaments in priority. Despite the low awareness of the event, there was a bright moment in the dunk contest, […]
A recent New York Times article discussing changes made due to swine flu talked about one college that has asked its students to make a pretty sacrificial change: Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., are being asked to refrain from playing beer pong, a communal drinking game, after an outbreak of illness that […]
The amalgamation of coaches polls and computer calculations for the BCS were released today, providing America yet another opportunity to blame their problems on technology. The Nittany Lions are one of four Big Ten teams in the top 25 rankings, with Iowa, Ohio State, and Wisconsin at 6, 19, and 21, respectively. In related news, […]
What: Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of legendary Jacques Cousteau, will be speaking about his experience as an explorer, filmmaker, and environmentalist. The speech will be accompanied by a multimedia presentation showcasing his “Great Ocean Adventure.” When: 8:00 pm on Monday October 19. Where: Schwab Auditorium. Cost: Free!