The first snow has officially fallen in State College, meaning the winter slump will soon be upon us. Everyone’s been there. That time of year where it’s too cold to be outside and all you want to do is nap, watch movies, and eat the homemade Christmas goodies your mom sends you from home. Your productivity is the lowest it will be until daylong season begins in the spring.
But have no fear. Here is a list of ways to help you escape the winter blues through the long season ahead.
"Penn State Compliments" Facebook page allows students to anonymously compliment other Penn Staters.
It's been a wild year for Jerry Sandusky's main attorney, Joe Amendola, but one national magazine doesn't believe he was all that shrewd. Amendola was named to GQ's recently released 'Least Influential People of 2012' list. He made the cut along with 24 others, including Michelle Obama, Mitt Romney, and Hulk Hogan.
Last night the fourth annual Mr. and Mrs.THON Pageant took place in Eisenhower Auditorium. From SNL skits to dance moves, all of the committees looked sharp and put up a tough competition. In the end, Finance took the title. I guess you really should put your money where your mouth is.
Now that Thanksgiving Break is over, it's about time to get into the Christmas spirit. There’s nothing better than stepping into a room full of holiday décor after walking around in Happy Valley’s chilly temperatures. If you have any desire to transform your apartment or dorm room into a festive abode in time for the holiday, read on for several helpful tips.
Sloppy play and poor bench play plagued Penn State basketball Wednesday night, as they fell to Boston College 73-61.
It wasn't pretty -- for 35 of the 40 minutes, Penn State played their worst basketball of the season -- but a late effort by Penn State's Jermaine Marshall and D.J. Newbill made it a game, bringing a 20 point defecit to within 3 with 3:08 remaining. Ultimately, it wouldn't be enough, as Boston College capitalized on free throws in the final minutes.