An unnamed Penn State Altoona fraternity is under suspension after one its members committed suicide over spring break, and an internal campus investigation is looking into claims from his family that hazing contributed to the tragedy.
Two Penn State rugby players have been charged with setting their own team's shed on fire, according to the Penn State Police log, as first reported by the Centre Daily Times.
The 32-member Board of Trustees candidate field lost one prominent member today. Jesse Arnelle, who has served as a trustee for 45 years, has "WITHDREW" next to his name on the Board's website.
There are 32 candidates running for the Board of Trustees this year, but among the most visible on campus (along with Gavin Keirans) have been the three Upward State-endorsed slate of Dan Cocco, Julie Harris McHugh, and Matt Schuyler.
The year of great speakers at Penn State will continue, College Republicans President Jordan Harris confirmed yesterday. Plans are falling in place for libertarian icon Ron Paul and Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein to debate on campus in April, pending funding approval from UPUA and the university.
