Today marks the 43rd birthday for Penn State's first year head football coach Bill O'Brien. Much of it will be spent at his weekly press conference and then practice, preparing the NIttany Lions for their toughest test of the season against the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. In order to make things more fun, we came up with 10 gift ideas that O'Brien could use on his birthday.
After a relaxing bye week vacation, staff predictions is feeling refreshed and ready to go for the next six weeks. Let's jump right back into the action and see what some of our writers think about tomorrow's showdown at Kinnick Stadium between the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-2, 2-0) and the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2, 2-0).
"The Godfather" himself, Herman Cain, made a highly-anticipated appearance at the State Theatre last night as part of the College Republican's Truth Week. We sent three writers to listen to the Herminator in various states of mental awareness. These are their stories.
Voting for the 2013 Senior Class Gift began this week, with three fine options to choose from. Seniors are able to vote online through Friday to select which of the three choices they want to see help define their graduating class. But which project is the best? Three of our writers explain which option they support.
We've all been there. In order to satisfy Gen Ed requirements, we've all sought out the easiest class possible to make this nuisance more bearable. With all the tough classes in majors, no one wants to take an even harder class that doesn't even relate to their intended career choice.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get Gen Eds that are easy enough for Paul Jones to get an A. Our staff compiled a list of "easy" Gen Eds that everyone should avoid. Here are their horrible experiences:
Penn State student and varsity cheerleader, Paige Raque is reportedly still in critical condition following a five-story fall last night from a balcony outside Calder Commons around midnight. Raque's brother, Parker, has been providing updates via Twitter (@RaqueBalboa) with the hashtag #prayforpaige