We all know by now that 34 of State College's bars, restaurants, and bottle shops will not be serving or selling alcohol come Saturday. Unlike last year, there was still the prospect of some staying open up until Penn State's announcement Wednesday. With payment dependent on the capacity of the business, some larger establishments were given more incentive to close this year, with some receiving $2,500 more than they received last year. So the question becomes, "was the money the reason they closed?"
The best of Penn State was on display last weekend and for alumni, it confirms what we already know about our alma mater. THON weekend is the culmination of a yearlong effort led by students and supported by alumni, donors,volunteers, and Penn Staters everywhere. Students continue to make us proud as they stand with the families of The Four Diamonds Fund.
While walking through the HUB earlier this week, you may been surprised to hear the sounds of Mozart over the bustling crowd. It was all part of a TEDxPSU promotion, which allowed students to conduct the Penn State School of Music Chamber Orchestra right in the middle of the ground floor of the HUB.
The tenth annual Relay For Life of Penn State is set to be held from Saturday, April 5 to Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Medlar Field.
There are 24 campuses in the Penn State system. The one that gets the most attention is University Park, but what about the other 23? That’s where we come in with our newest 23 part series, Better Know a Branch Campus, inspired by Stephen Colbert’s Better Know a District. Next up: Penn State Worthington Scranton.
The 2014 Blue-White football game will be held on April 12, at 1:30 p.m. To accompany James Franklin, Penn State returns 15 starters and 41 letterwinners.