Michael Pipe, 24, Penn State alum and fan of "The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, recently announced that he’ll be running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District on the Democratic ticket. Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to sit down with Pipe at the Berkey Creamery to discuss his political ambitions and the direction in which he hopes to steer his campaign.
Read on for an account of the day and some insight into the man who could be our next representative in Congress.
Putting the controversy surrounding last year's shirts behind us, 2010's White Out shirts have recently been released for public purchase. Available at the Penn State University Athletics online store, the shirts are selling for $15. Feel like being one of 40,000 people to have the same shirt? Head on over and get one.
More after the jump.
It seems like just yesterday that the final total was raised on stage at the end of THON 2010, but the largest student-run philanthropy in the world moves quickly. Applications for select Captain positions have been posted on THON.org this week. THON Captains are in charge of the various projects and events that take place throughout the year and during THON weekend. They report directly to the Overall Committee and many of them oversee committees of their own.
After the jump: the available positions for the spring.
Next Tuesday, the CORE Movie Tour will tie down and set up camp at the HUB-Robeson Center for a screening of Chuck Fryberger's climbing documentary CORE. Join the Penn State Outing Club in getting to the heart of climbing, following some of the world's best climbers on their most exotic and difficult endeavors.
The movie has received high reviews for its excellent low-budget cinematography. Shot in 35mm Ultra High Definition, CORE will allow you to see the reality of climbs in places like South Africa and Helsinki, Finland.
More on CORE and climbing after the jump.
This week, Penn State’s very own women’s magazine, Valley, will be hosting some great pep-rally-themed events and giveaways to celebrate the release of their Spring 2010 issue. Each day, look for something new happening in the HUB from 10AM- 3PM, except for Thursday’s events, which will be held in 22 Deike at 7PM.
Read on for a list of giveaways and events after the jump!
Faced with rising costs and shrinking appropriations, Penn State may be undergoing some changes in the near future. Penn State's 2009-10 through 2013-14 Strategic Plan has begun to be implemented, in particular section 2.4, which outlines the process of consolidating or eliminating redundant and ineffective programs throughout the university.
Provost Rod Erickson met with faculty yesterday to discuss the plan and the process of review that is being put in place. Read on for the five steps to the process: