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 […]
The first classes at Penn State were held on February 16, 1859. Graham Spanier (or, rather, his people) produced a nice video commemorating the occasion. Here are some of the most interesting things we learned. Old Main used to have everything, including labs, classrooms, and even dormitories. Can you imagine being able to have a […]
Our ubiquitous Penn State cheer is rooted in the struggle for civil rights… how cool is that? The Centre Daily Times ran a really interesting story on Sunday about the history of the ‘We Are… Penn State’ cheer. The phrase’s roots are with Wally Triplett in 1948. Though he did not coin the phrase, he […]