The phrase “We are Penn State” is a central tenant in Penn Staters’ hearts. But how many of you out there know the story behind the phrase we’ve come to love so much? This story takes us back to the year 1946 and involves one of the greatest teams to ever don the Blue and […]
There’s good news and bad news for a lot of Penn State students. Wait, let me back up real quick. If you don’t know who Hank Foley is, he’s currently the Dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, and he’s got an impressive resume longer than my…well it’s long. I’m not going to […]
I am not one to turn down an invitation to a free concert. So, when someone I knew had an extra ticket to Miley Cyrus’s extravaganza on Thursday, I jumped at the opportunity to go. I entered the BJC, fully expecting the onslaught of the Disney money-machine, and that’s exactly what I got. Wal-Mart apparently […]
The Board of Trustees announced the new cost of room and board for the 2010-2011 school year. The increase? Only $100. According to Penn State Live, this raise is the smallest we’ve seen in a decade. The new average cost (standard double with medium meal plan) is $4,185 per semester. Phew, that’s still a fortune […]
Have fun out at the stadium today! We’ll be on and off throughout the day, so let us know what’s happening around town this weekend.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to produce the food you eat? A week from today, the Penn State Vegetarian Club will be joined by renowned author Peter Singer, a man well versed in the field of bioethics. Singer has built himself quite a rep. The New Yorker recognized him as “the world’s most influential living philosopher.” Time […]