With just 14 days to go until THON 2013 and all 708 dancers selected, now is the time to really get serious about getting in shape for THON. Find out how one staff writer is adjusting her diet and lifestyle to prepare for the 46 hours inside!
Although many Pennsylvania voters support Tom Corbett's lawsuit against the NCAA, a majority of pollsters disapprove of the way he's handled his first term as governor. According to a Quinnipiac poll released yesterday, only 36 percent of Pennsylvanians polled approve Tom Corbett first-term performance.
Welcome to Valley Overseas. We’ll hear from students exploring new lands full of strange customs, seemingly impenetrable language barriers, and Euro-trash. They’ll dish out the good, bad and the ugly of living in a home-stay, and the tales of discount airlines. From mixed-up vocab to drool-worthy people in fantastic fashions, let us show you the experiences of a lifetime.
Sharleen Chidiac, a local guitarist, is bringing folk music to State College. Chidiac, whose parents forced her to take piano lessons when she was five years old, said her love for music did not resonate with her until the end of high school. When she came to Penn State, she taught herself how to play the guitar and has been writing original music for the past two and half years, making her music known in local venues, like Chronic Town, Webster’s Bookstore and friend’s parties. Take a look at the rest of her contributions to the State College music scene.
A program record 20 Nittany Lions earned Dean's List recognition during the fall semester, breaking a previous high of 19 set in 2008. The 20 individuals are part of a larger group of 47 players who recorded a GPA of 3.0 or higher according to a press release.
As if we needed another reason to be proud of Penn State's academic culture, Ag Sciences Professor Mark Brennan has been named a UNESCO Chair, joining only 17 others located at United States universities.