The Internal Development Committee of the University Park Undergraduate Association met last night to discuss and finalize the UPUA budget submitted by President T.J. Bard and Vice President Courtney Lennartz. In addition to the Committee, many members of the UPUA Assembly and Executive Board attended the meeting. The budget passed the committee unanimously and will be brought to the floor of the Assembly next Wednesday.
On Saturday, teams of three will take to the West Turf fields for the INSPI(RED) Lose the Shoes 3v3 Soccer Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament, which is hosted by the Penn State men’s club soccer team and the Keep a Child Alive group, will go to Grassroot Soccer.
A recap of the Great Debate VII about lowering the drinking age. This includes some of the arguments from both sides, the Liver Savers who were against lowering the drinking age and the Common Sense team which strongly suggested that the drinking age should be lowered from 21 to 18.
A disclaimer was made saying that the views taken by debate participants do not reflect their personal opinions; they were just the outcome of drawing straws for which side they would have to defend. Each team would have an introduction, 3-4 minute presentations by each student, and then a closing statement. Then, each team could rebut comments from their opponents and answer audience questions.
The theme of this Friday's Earth Day may be "The Power of One" but that doesn't mean there will be lack of activities to get into the go-green spirit. There are a broad range of speakers, musicians and freebies that all of you earth lovers need to check out. Onward State has compiled a complete schedule of events for your Earth Day in Happy Valley.
Last night was the first meeting of the Sixth Assembly of the University Park Undergraduate Association with legislation on the table. First, however, the Assembly heard from and questioned President T.J. Bard's appointees to this Assembly's Executive Board. All of the appointees were confirmed to their posts.
This weekend, No Refund Theatre will hold a production of William Finn's Tony Award Winning Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Before seeing the show, check out 10 questions with the show's director, senior Melissa Zabell!