There has been a lot of talk about how the students are the problem when it comes to State Patty's Day. We are the ones getting drunk in public, causing damage and urinating everywhere. Despite widespread condemnation from the State College community, there are those outside of the Penn State student body who support this event.
As if playing Ohio State, the current #2 team in the country, on Senior Night isn't enough reason to come to Tuesday night's basketball game, you can save yourself a couple bucks and have a great night with your organization at the same time too.
On my off time, I love to talk about music, movies and everything in between. Just as I do with my friends, I had a nice conversation with R&B sensation and actor, Ne-Yo, a.k.a Shaffer Smith about his upcoming album, working on his newest film and life as a dual-threat in the media scene.
I will not be partaking in State Patty's Day festivities this weekend. This choice has been influenced by the dismantling I've seen done to the downtown area over the past three years. Although I won't be covered in shamrocks or chugging green beer this weekend, I encourage anyone who wants to to do so. Let me explain.
Toward the end of last night's University Park Undergraduate Association meeting, Director of Finance Steven Hitchan revealed that the UPUA budget still has $86,000 left, minus money to be spent on Movin' On and the S-Book. So there's a ton of money left to be spent (it doesn't carry over to next year) and somehow the Student Activity Fee is still going up in the fall. Go figure. All legislation except one policy was approved unanimously. The most interesting piece was a resolution that will put in place a shuttle from State College to the Lewistown Amtrak station through Nittany Express, Inc.
In between the awe-inspiring chaos of THON and the looming headaches in the leadup to and fallout from State Patty's Day, the Greek community is very busy this time of year. Luckily, Panhellenic Council President Paige Rothaus answers our questions about the current state of the Greeks at Penn State and moving forward.