Remember one of OS’ first 10 Questions features we did with alum Miss Virginia? Well, if things go well for her, Tara Wheeler will be shaving her head on April 11th. Wheeler, Penn State Class of 2006, promised to shave her hair if she reaches her goal to raise $500,000 for pediatric cancer as part […]
10 Questions is a recurring Onward State feature in which we ask people about their Penn State experience. Onward State was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to Cory, age 4, as he swaggered down Shortlidge Rd. The picture at right is a self portrait titled “Me”. Who do you think will emerge victorious […]
The Collegian already has a story up about a pretty interesting UPUA elections day tradition. For the past few years, the candidates and the election commission have met in the Waffle Shop for an early morning breakfast before the long day of final campaign pushes. This was the lede put forth by writers Kevin Cirilli […]
You might remember our list of 15 things the Collegian can do to survive. One of our favorite ideas was this: SpanierWatch 2k9: have a reporter and photographer on Graham at all times. Let’s get some paparazzi in State College. They could cover the football players too. Well, since the Collegian hasn’t started it yet, […]
Last night Matt Dillahunty, host of the TV show “The Atheist Experience,” spoke about his role in the New Atheism movement. Born and raised a fundamentalist Christian of the Southern Baptist variety, Dillahunty is now president of the Atheist Community of Austin (ACA). While studying to become a minister, his extensive study of the Bible […]
The timing of this endorsement strikes me as particularly advantageous for candidate Miller. Here’s the quote from the email the president of the Schreyer Honors College’s Student Council sent out just now: Today is UPUA election day. The SHC Student Council has officially endorsed Sam Miller and Matthew Smith as UPUA President and Vice President. […]