The members of the THON Overall Committee are some of the most recognizable people on campus. The 14-person committee is in charge of managing the largest student run philanthropy in the world. Each year the new committee is selected by the THON Overall Chairperson (to be announced soon) and THON's adviser, Barry Bram. The positions are open to anyone, though preference is given to those previously involved in THON, usually at the Captain level. Applications are due Friday March 25th. Candidates will be notified if they receive an interview on the 26th, with interviews running from the 27th through the 30th. The committee should be announced the 30th or the 31st. If interested, head on over to THON.org to fill out an application.
StateCollege.com and OnwardState.com, digital media leaders in the State College and Penn State communities, on Tuesday announced a new strategic partnership.
I'll admit it. I like beer, a lot. But none of that yellow fizzy crap that seems to be pervasive throughout the college drinking scene. I'm what many would consider a craft beer enthusiast, and while the amount of time that I've been enjoying "good" beer is rather limited, I've come to discover the wonders that can be found in a quality IPA or Outmeal Stout. Thanks to establishments such as Zeno's or the Z-Bar, I've been able to expand my knowledge about craft beer further than I could have imagined before turning 21. But State College is sadly devoid of a location where I could purchase quality beer for home consumption, or should I say was.
College athletics have changed in the past ten years when it comes to how much money schools are paying head coaches. It's becoming more and more clear that, in order to succeed in major college sports, you need to be willing to pay for high caliber coaches, and their salaries aren't looking to go down anytime soon. Which brings us to Penn State.
On a night many Penn Staters were stumbling down College Avenue dressed in green, music filled Alumni Hall in the HUB. The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinals played host to 10 ensembles, vying for the top two spots and a place in the semifinals.
Penn State PRIDE. Sportsmanship Initiative are holding an event in the HUB today from 10am-3pm to promote good sportsmanship among Penn State fans. PRIDE. are asking fans to sign their pledge to promise to treat opponents with respect and foster good relationships with opposing fans. The organization, now in their second year, aim to perpetuate the traditions of Penn State University and ensure a welcoming environment for all fans, regardless of affiliation.