When Flynt Leverett isn't teaching at Penn State or guiding the nation in Washington, he apparently enjoys contributing to the New York Times.
The NY Times recently included this piece by Dr. Leverett and his wife: "Another Iranian Revolution? Not Likely." In the article, they urge our nation to continue diplomatic relations with Iran, despite the misguided opinion that the Iranian government will collapse. It's definitely worth reading.
Dr. Leverett currently teaches in the School of International Affairs at Penn State. He also directs the Geopolitics of Energy Initiative at the New America Foundation in Washington and seems to be an all-around important guy.
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Are you the kind of person that sits around all day thinking of names for things (scientist, rapper, politician)? Well, the Eberly College of Science has just the opportunity for you! The Eberly College is adding a new student center to the Ritenour building:
The east wing of Ritenour Building will soon be home to science undergraduate co-op, internship, and externship information, as well as advising and career advice...vitally important career resources, brought together in one place. This new student center, designed specially for science students, will provide comfortable furnishings and space to study, learn, and collaborate.
It's like the HUB... only for science kids. Anyways, they need help coming up with a name for the student center. What would you receive for your efforts? The winner of the contest receives an iPod touch, a $250 gift certificate to the Penn State bookstore, and the chance to officially name the student center. Four runners-up will also receive a $50 gift certificate. You can enter as many times as you like until January 25.
After completely dominating Michigan during the first half of play, Talor Battle and company fell flat in the second period, missing a critical opportunity to beat a preseason top 25 opponent.
The Nittany Lions held a lead of 15 at halftime, only to allow a 28-5 run afterward. WHY MUST YOU BREAK OUR HEARTS!?
It's no secret that Penn State Men's Basketball is overshadowed by the football program - the latter draws enough people to make State College the state's third-largest city, while the former throws out every incentive it can just to sell student tickets. Football is the favorite son, basketball is the kid we tend to neglect.
Now that Bowl season is coming to a close, it's time to give that kid the attention he deserves - buy him an ice cream cone, ruffle his hair, and find out what he's into these days. We owe him at least that much.
While LB Navorro Bowman elected to declare for this year's NFL draft, RB Evan Royster announced that he will stay at Penn State to finish his degree and play out his senior season.
This makes sense, as Royster is just 481 yards yards shy of Curt Warner's school rushing record.For at least another year, it looks like the Blue Royster Cult will be more Movementarian than Jonestown.
