Author: Alysa Rubin

About the Author

Alysa Rubin

Alysa is a sophomore majoring in journalism. She was born in Connecticut, but raised in Delco, and has an intense desire to make sure everyone knows it. Alysa loves long walks (to her fridge), fun socks, and Philly sports, even though they cause her a lot of pain. Alysa also takes pictures sometimes. If you find yourself craving some memes, dogs, or Spongebob, follow @arubin241 on Twitter. If you want to see more of Alysa's life (in squares), follow her on Instagram @arubin.photo.

Student Life

Penn State Student-Athletes Unite In Viral TikTok Trend

By Alysa Rubin

5/18/20 4:01 am

The Nittany Lions athletes' ensemble TikToks have amassed more than 1.5 million views.

Student Life

[Photo Story] Spring Has (Still) Sprung At Penn State

By Alysa Rubin

5/15/20 4:01 am

While students were away, flowers bloomed, temperatures rose, and spring (finally) sprung.

Student Life

[Photo Story] A Look At How Penn State Is Social Distancing

By Alysa Rubin

5/14/20 4:00 am

Penn State landmarks have undergone slight makeovers to promote safety and social distancing around campus.

Features

Meet The Penn State Senior Creating Custom Illustrations For The Class Of 2020

By Alysa Rubin

4/17/20 4:01 am

"We said goodbye to each other as seniors without even knowing it," Jocelyn Krotec said. "I wanted to find a way to celebrate our accomplishments and send some positive light their way during this time."

Coronavirus

Comm Professors Lead Way Using Social Media To Connect With Students During Remote Period

By Alysa Rubin

3/30/20 4:05 am

"I've always been interactive with students on social media before [the coronavirus]. Now the social media component has become even more important.

THON

THON 2020: The Best Fanny Packs On The Concourse

By Alysa Rubin

2/22/20 11:39 am

From holding your essentials to being a super functional accessory, a fanny pack can definitely make the difference between a good and bad experience at THON.