In a small town known for major college sports and an enormous state university it can be easy to forget that there are charming community events that occur even when the 40,000 plus students are back home. If you are in the State College vicinity and looking for reasons to get out of the house on New Years Eve, First Night State College offers an opportunity to experience an impressive display of ice sculptures, live music, and food vendors as part of a plethora of enjoyable events.
In an interview with USA Today, Penn State President Rodney Erickson announced that the university plans to establish a national Center for the Protection of Children providing aid to victims of sexual abuse across the country and conducting research. The protection center will be located at the Hershey Medical Center's Children's Hospital.
As a college town, State College has all of the amenities needed for a change of pace during final exam studying. While campus provides outlets for library research, computer labs, and quiet study spots, if you are anything like me, an intimate coffee shop is the best place to pour over notes and write papers. The following five establishments are a few of the most ideal downtown study spots. Through their differences, each location offers advantages and disadvantages based on individual preferences.
It is the time in the semester when work piles up and the last thing anyone wants to do is spend 15 minutes filling out professor evaluation forms. Whether you elect to evaluate your instructors or not, remember that these forms represent the most significant opportunity for students to voice their concerns and express their satisfaction with a course.
In response to the devastating impact that the recent sexual abuse allegations and many failures to report such actions, the Office of Student Affairs is implementing a telephone abuse hotline aimed at protecting victims of sexual abuse.
It was only a month ago that Penn State football fans were trying to understand how a quarterback-less team was having such a surprisingly successful season and few envisioned a Big Ten title and New Year's Day bowl game. Now in light of recent events, should Penn State consider declining a bowl invitation?