It appears as though the powers that be are expecting an increase in cases of the “Flu formerly known as Swine” at University Park in the coming months. After lying (laying?) low for much of the summer, the increase in the student population will likely lead to a resurgence of the bug. The Dreaded Flu […]
Irresponsible drinking is a nationwide epidemic – according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 45% of college students report that they engage in binge drinking. But you know what else is widespread? TEAM SPIRIT, BABY! The Bud Light [Fan Cans] promotion, which involves 27 different color combinations, started rolling out this month. […]
It could be that I’m a member of the fortunate population who successfully procured season football tickets, but the details regarding the new, online ticket exchange system were revealed on August 4th with little fanfare. The preliminary rundown of the system is available here, but for those of you who even find FAQ-style bursts of […]
Facebook messes with our heads in many ways. “Why isn’t she replying to my wall post?” “This night is so awesome… I hope I get tagged on Facebook!” “Seven people commented on my new profile picture! I’m the shit!” Our Facebook profiles are online extensions of ourselves that create a sort of virtual existence. But […]
UPUA President Gavin Keirans was cited in May for attempting to use a fake ID to get into Indigo Night Club, according to an article published this morning by the Collegian. However, after he completes ten hours of community service, the incident will be stricken from his record. “I regret having my name involved in […]
Penn State Football has embraced social media this year, mainly through their Facebook page and Twitter accounts. (We weren’t really impressed by the new social elements at GoPSF.com, but at least the site is more aesthetically pleasing.) Here’s a great example of how they’ve added value through their social media presence. The Penn State Football […]