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Nick Johnson

Nick is a junior majoring in IST (the Internet) and CAS (saying things). He hopes to one day get paid to do this, but for now he is willing to do it for the fame. Besides writing for Onward State, he also puts things on the Internet here.

We Are Scientists to Play Free Concert in HUB

After much rumor and speculation, SOMA confirmed today that We Are Scientists will be playing in Alumni Hall on January. Best part about this top 40 charting duo coming to Penn State: the show will be FREE.


That's right kids, you won't even have to sell back your new textbooks to see them (along with openers British Phil and The Exclusive Document).

IFC Announces Dry “Values-Based” Spring Rush

As part of the IFC's larger effort to restore a positive image of Greek life here at Penn State, it has been announced that rush this spring will be dry.


According to the official guide for this semester's rush, the goal is to create an environment where fraternity members and those rushing will actually have to interact and have "meaningful conversation about the fraternity experience." It may, however, be a challenge for some fraternities to define said experience without involving alcohol. If this is the case, fraternities are facing a $1000 fine for each infraction. The Collegian reported this morning that events will be monitored by a third party and that the IFC will spot-check social events.

Do You Like Mammoths? Of Course You Do!

The Penn State scientists responsible for mapping the Woolly Mammoth genome will be featured in a segment on 60 Minutes tonight.


If you're back at school by then, it will air at 7:00 p.m. on WTAJ Channel 10. Update: The episode aired a few hours ago. The video is included after the jump. Watch my dream of actually being able to order Mammoth Ribs come one step closer to reality.


For more info on the project itself, check out our past coverage here, here and here.

Graham Spanier: Amateur Movie Reviewer

As if being a magician, juggler and University President weren't enough, once again Graham Spanier has released his annual list of movie reviews. There are only twelve (compared to last year's 17), but I feel they offer some fascinating insight into the mind of the G-Span.

Board of Trustees Makes List. Checks Twice.

It seems like it was just yesterday Penn State’s Board of Trustees was announcing plans for tuition hikes. It was an exciting time. Would the state legislature pass the budget? Would we see a 4.5% or 9.8% increase? Well, the dance has begun again. Friday, the Board announced it is expecting a 4.9% tuition increase […]

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