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Author: Matthew D'Ippolito

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Matthew D'Ippolito

I'm a senior majoring in print journalism with minors in political science and music technology. I'm from the small town of Pennsburg, about an hour north of Philly. I hope to one day work as a music reporter for Rolling Stone. I am single and looking to mingle.

Penn State Mythbusters: Building Faults

We've all heard stories about certain buildings having faults in them due to design flaws. One states that the IST Building has a crack in it because builders forgot to take the wind into account, another says the Forestry Resources Building has a crack in the floor. Others say that one or both of these buildings is sinking. Find out which of these is true after the jump.

Gumby’s Closes for Repairs, Reopens Next Day

Students looking to get their Pokey Sticks fix Friday were out of luck. A sign in the window of Gumby's Pizza on Friday stated that the establishment was "closed by order of the State College Dept. of Ordinance Enforcement and Public Health" for the day.

Greeks Kick Off Semester at Convocation

Doing your best to be your best — that was the theme of Penn State's first annual Greek convocation last night.

The keynote speaker of the evening, Dr. Lori Hart, said that this is what she expects from Greek organizations not only at Penn State, but across the country. And she believes the key to this is friendship.

Storify: Penn State Students Suggest Bands to SPA

Yesterday we asked our Twitter followers what bands and musicians they would like to see SPA bring to Penn State this year. Find out who your peers requested after the jump.

Bands Jam Out in Chronic Town

Last night's Roustabout!, SOMA and Lion 90.7 fm collaboration at Chronic Town was largely a combination of driving jams that got people dancing and lofty, almost psychedelic grooves.

Who is the Penn State Boombox Guy?

If you've spent enough time walking around downtown late at night on the weekends, chances are you've seen some guy reppin' the 80s/early 90s with a boombox on his shoulder. And if you were real lucky, you saw him break it down to some Michael Jackson.

When the weather's nice on your typical Friday or Saturday night in the spring and early fall, "The Penn State Boombox Guy" can be seen with a girl on each arm, strutting his swag downtown blasting 80s and 90s rock, rap, and dance hits from the boombox he props on his shoulder.

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