It has come to our attention that the music selection of the general population is less than admirable. Nickelback isn't cool. Gucci Mane isn't icy. Ke$ha is ugly. Being the philanthropists that we are, we have undertaken the calling for the creation of a less shitty/more diverse music scene here at Penn State. Ergo, we are proud to present to you: Friday Alternatives. Prepare yourself for a dive into the recesses of the alternative scene.
This weekend I participated in THON through the Rules & Regulations Committee. I transferred to Penn State as a freshman last spring from the University of Maryland, so I missed the opportunity to join a committee. THON 2011 was an experience I will never forget.
The principal duty of the Hospitality, or HOS, Committee is to acquire and distribute all food and beverages during THON weekend and various pre-THON events. HOS connects the community and sponsors to THON by obtaining donations throughout the year. It will be easy to spot the HOS-associated, as they will be rocking some kickin' hot pink shirts (not to be confused with the light pink apparel of the Merchandise Committee).
Outside the spotlight of many organizations and famous people, there are often "behind the scenes" characters who help guide those in the public's eye to success. This is how one might describe Barry Bram, the Senior Associate Director of Union and Student Activities in Student Affairs, and THON advisor. I sat down with Mr. Bram to find out who this mystery man really is. Out of the shadows, and into the light.
If you are a fan of Penn State's radio station The LION 90.7fm, you may have come across the show "Radio Free Penn State." If you happen to be a fan of this long-running, public affairs talk show, you may have noticed that it's host, Andy Nash, has manned the helm for longer than any undergraduate could possibly remain in college (at least without trying really hard not to succeed). In order to crack this mystery, let's take a journey into the life of Andy Nash.
The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, State College Area Roller's derby debut, lived up to its' name yesterday evening. Members of the FBI's Hoover's Honeys and the Mafia's Machine Gun Kellys participated in the scrimmage, slamming and hammering into each other. There haven't been this many tumultuous females in one place since the women's suffrage movement.