Topics

More

Day: January 21, 2011

Statement from Eco-Action President on Steam Plant Plan

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved a plan this morning to convert the University Park steam production facilities from coal-based to natural gas-based. We contacted Eco-Action for their immediate response. Check it out after the jump.

Kevin Newsome Enters Hip-Hop Scene as NewNew

Chill Kid Cudi fans, not "Dat New New." We're talking about Penn State's back-up quarterback, Kevin Newsome. As if being on the football team doesn't get him enough women, NewNew, as he is called on the streets of State College, has made his debut into the hip-hop scene on ReverbNation.

Distraction of the Day: Roommate Communication 101

We've all had problems with our roommates at some point... too messy, too loud, too much sexiling... Wouldn't it be great if there was a passive-aggressive way to bitch out your roommates? Look no further!

Just leave a Roommate FYI on their desk next time they do something to irk you.

My favorite is "you really need to put some clothes on, and I'm not the only roommate who thinks so." What combination would you use? Check out a larger version after the jump.

Registrar Realizes It’s the 21st Century

In an effort to modernize Penn State's archaic course registration system, the Office of the University Registrar will be releasing a new and improved Schedule of Courses site on January 25. This change is long overdue, and there are some pretty cool features in the upcoming release.

Poor First Half Leads to Loss For Women’s Bball

The Penn State women's basketball team could not overcome a poor first half and turnover issues in its 79-69 loss to Purdue on Thursday night. A strong second-half rally was not enough, and the Lady Lions suffered their fifth defeat of the year.

After breaking the record for most 3-pointers made by a freshman on Sunday against Illinois, Maggie Lucas was held in check by the Purdue defense. Lucas made three 3-pointers, but only 13 points--well below her season average of 16.8 percent. Alex Bentley led the Lady Lions with 14 points, while Julia Trogele and Gray each contributed 12.

With the loss, Penn State falls to 15-5 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten. Next up for the Lady Lions is a home match against Indiana on Saturday at 2 p.m.

THON Awareness Week

Starting Monday, THON volunteers will be in the HUB promoting awareness of everything from pediatric cancer facts to information about The Four Diamonds Fund. Each day will consist of various activities including entertainment from Penn State a’capella groups and a discussion panel. On Monday, aka “THON Day”, visit the first floor of the HUB where […]

113kFollowers
164kFollowers
63.1kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter
« Previous