For those who have enjoyed following the saga of failed so-called "State Drinking Holidays," it appears we can add a few more to the list. The first? Martin Luther State, Jr. Day.
To recap (partly for those only just joining this conversation and partly for my own amusement), the string of failures has included Vladentines Day, Cinco de State, and, most recently, Statetoberfest. On Saturday it looks like yet another forgettable non-holiday with an unforgettable (and humorous) name will slip past.
But don't roll your eyes and condemn this as a new low just yet. The Martin Luther State Jr. Day Facebook event has a meager 43 confirmed guests and an event creator named Aba Nana, leading me to believe that this is just a joke amongst friends at the expense of the other State Patty's wannabes. Unfortunately, the person or persons behind the Aba Nana Facebook account could not be reached for comment, so we can't be sure. But I'd say it's safe to assume this is anything but serious.
It has been a roller coster of a ride for two Penn State quarterbacks since the final regular season game against Michigan State, but it appears Rob Bolden and Kevin Newsome will both be back in blue and white for spring practices. But what happens beyond then remains unclear.
The Penn State coaching staff has dodged another bullet as the University of Pittsburgh decided not to go with Nittany Lion defensive coordinator Tom Bradley to fill their head coaching vacancy, instead opting for Tulsa head coach Todd Graham to take over the program.
Updated Wednesday 1/12/10: The Daily Collegian confirmed that Streetlight Manifesto is being brought to Penn State by SPA. The show is set for 8:00 pm on February 7 in Alumni Hall. Go Go Gadjet will open for the band. Tickets are free for Penn State students and $5 for others. The first opportunity to purchase tickets will be on Tuesday January 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Alumni Hall.
According to Streetlight Manifesto's webpage, the band will perform on February 7 in the HUB-Robeson Center Alumni Hall. Those unfamiliar with Streetlight Manifesto's music can look forward to the modern sounds of ska-punk. A little bit of classic punk mixed with the progressive sound of ska, Streetlight Manifesto is bound to keep the HUB audience dancing and skanking the night away.
After a productive fall semester, the University Park Undergraduate Association is gearing up for a repeat performance this spring. Here's what we can look forward to this semester.
Did you decide to go with the quintessential "get in shape" New Year's Resolution for 2011? If so, we're here to help you make sure your efforts make it past the two week mark! Purchase your gym membership and start planning your fitness routine for this semester.