In an effort to spread the word about information sharing, the Digital Commons, University Libraries, College of Communications, WPSU and SPARC are all sponsoring a local video contest. Based on the theme of “The Value of Information Sharing”, an entrant’s mission is to create a sub-two minute video dealing with open source information and sharing. […]
After twenty years, the CATA buses have been rebranded. CATA’s 20-year-old and arguably very ugly logo has been replaced by a much-improved emblem. CATA’s website is another stylish element that features a few useful tools. The entire site is navigable from the toolbar featured above. The first tool is a listing of all of the buses provided by […]
What: Full Ammo Improv’s second bi-weekly show of the semester, where the troupe will perform an entirely unscripted hour of improvisational comedy based on suggestions from the audience. Sister troupe Your Ex-Boyfriends will open with a half-hour of tag-out improv. Where: Room 6, Arts Building basement When: Sunday, September 13th from 8:30 pm to 10:00 […]
Yes, “TheCollegeActivist,” we do possess the freedom of speech in America. But no, you’re not a revolutionary badass. This guy sets up a table and canopy for students interested in a firearms club. However, campus authorities and police politely tell him to pack up and ship out since he’s not a student organization. The guy, […]
Back at Paternoville putting in my shift. The rain has subsided, and I now have an indoor swimming pool bonus for the rest of my stay. Residents are out chatting with visitors and some alumni have stopped by to provide moral support. Because I’ll be updating more frequently I’ll be using the Onward State Facebook […]
President Graham Spanier addresses the University through new media: Just remember, whenever you’re feeling down about Old State: 154 years since our founding 100 words in the Penn State alma mater 1 mascot 1 mission 1 university -GSpan