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Lisa is a sophomore majoring in History and Philosophy. She likes peach tea and new information.

Victory for Borsuk!

While junior Nick Borsuk did not manage to win the UPUA presidential elections, his intent to strengthen Greek life and “green” life on all campuses did help him capture the title of Council of Commonwealth Student Governments (CCSG) president. Yet that’s not what Borsuk calls himself. In today’s Collegian, Borsuk shared his self-described “corny metaphor” […]

Red Nose Day 2009

What: A comedy performance organized by Penn State’s T.A.R.D.I.S., 3 Broomsticks, Bellydancing Club, and Monty Python Society in the spirit of the UK’s Red Nose Day. When: 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 Where: 105 Forum Cost: $3 — all proceeds go to Comic Relief, a British charity which aims to combat poverty in the […]

NOTA Spring Concert

What: A concert by NOTA (None of the Above), Penn State’s oldest co-ed student-run a capella group. You can listen to some clips of the group’s 08-09 repertoire here. When: 7:30 – 9 p.m. tomorrow night Where: 102 Forum Cost: FREE!

The Walk: Spring Fashion Show

What: The Walk, Valley Magazine’s Spring Fashion Show, featuring clothes from local boutiques such as Sydney Mac, N’V, Rag and Bone, and Elegant Affairs. When: 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 Where: Alumni Hall in the HUB Cost: $1 — Proceeds donated to Oxfam, which works to find solutions for international poverty and injustice.

Pennsylvania Has a Plethora of Teachers

According to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, over 15,000 new teachers graduate from Pennsylvania’s 95 teaching colleges (including Penn State’s) per year. Fewer than half of those teachers will find jobs in-state because of Pennsylvania’s competitive educational job market: “‘There were times here in a 12-month period where we had 1,200 resumes on file,'” [said Donald […]

I Love the 90s

What: I Love the 90s: A celebration of everything good about the decade. There will be double dutch, hopscotch, Sonic, N64, ring pops, 90s trivia, and a ‘Best Dressed 90s Costume’ award. Raw Aesthetic Movement Squad will also freestyle at the program. When: Tonight, April 9 at 8 p.m. Where: Pollock Rec Room Cost: FREE! Food and drinks […]

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