Thon is a technicolor philanthropic extravaganza, and we’re really excited for it. We’re going to be pumping out a lot of coverage this weekend, so check us out often! For those of you who are going to the BJC this weekend, we’ve prepared a simple identification guide for you. During Thon weekend, volunteers wear different […]
So this is how they make Pokey Stix… The simplicity of the video gives it a nice zen quality. The only noise is natural sound and the only action is the guy making the Pokey Stix. Unfortunately, we can’t embed the video on the site because because the Collegian’s video system doesn’t support it. Maybe […]
On Wednesday night, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted a session called “Surviving Relationship Breakup,” meant to provide coping strategies for individuals who suddenly find themselves single. Presented by Joyce Illfelder-Kaye and Maria Vinca of CAPS, the program drew an unexpectedly large crowd—over 100 students. Unless you were among the first couple […]
On this last weekend before THON 2009, Penn Staters could be found standing at intersections, often on thin strips of median, in nearly every Pennsylvania suburb. But a canning weekend is more than just the act of standing on street corners begging for money. Raising funds before THON is an experience as essentially Penn State […]
If Penn State can blog as well as schools like Columbia and Yale, why can’t we dress like them too? Vineyard Vines recently released an updated collection of collegiate ties that utilize ubiquitous logos in fun patterns. We’re partial to the periwinkle, but it is also sold in a more classic dark blue. (Wouldn’t this […]
Consider this a fact to remember next fall when weekend conversations revolve around football. Devon Smith, an incoming freshman recruit from Maryland, was profiled in this morning’s Washington Post. He’s just 5’7″ and 152 pounds, which is small for a college player. Though in football it’s a disadvantage, that body type is a singular advantage […]