The scene at the East Halls quad on Wednesday, September 8th, looked more like a party than an event for UPUA.
Students swarmed around picnic tables covered in blue and white tablecloths. Dance music blasted through speakers. The smell of hot, cheesy pizza wafted through the air.
Of course, this was the idea. UPUA was not blind to the fact that free food and music would attract students, and that was their goal. Through the event, deemed Fresh Fest, UPUA hoped to reach out to freshmen as a way to get their name out to the incoming class.
Beaver Stadium was bleeding blue and white Friday night as fans piled in for Football Eve, a celebration to kick off the start of the 2010 football season. The pep rally got off on the right foot with chants of "We are Penn State" and energetic music, courtesy of the Blue Band, echoing throughout the stadium.
Under Obamacare, universities may lose the ability to offer student health plans. This concern was expressed in a letter written by the American Council on Education to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Read on to learn more about what is at stake and the University Health Services' stance on the issue.
Don't be alarmed if you get a knock on your door from the police Tuesday night; you're not in trouble yet.
Police officers are just one component of teams of Penn State leaders participating in the LION (Living In One Neighborhood) Walk.
Read for more details about the Walk!
Calling all students, community members and kids on a rope: this is your time to shine! The 2011 Senior Class Gift committee is currently accepting proposals for this year's gift until September 17th at 5 p.m.
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