This is a collection of interesting facts we’ve come across about THON. According to this passage from the THON Rulebook, THON groups aren’t allowed to ask any businesses in the area for money. I wonder how much this actually happens… 2.1.4 Solicitation of Local (Centre County) Companies: No group may solicit Centre County or State […]
Thon is a technicolor philanthropic extravaganza, and we’re really excited for it. We’re going to be pumping out a lot of coverage this weekend, so check us out often! For those of you who are going to the BJC this weekend, we’ve prepared a simple identification guide for you. During Thon weekend, volunteers wear different […]
On Wednesday night, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted a session called “Surviving Relationship Breakup,” meant to provide coping strategies for individuals who suddenly find themselves single. Presented by Joyce Illfelder-Kaye and Maria Vinca of CAPS, the program drew an unexpectedly large crowd—over 100 students. Unless you were among the first couple […]
UPUA sent Rendell a letter asking him to speak here on March 4th (or as you might know it, UPUA’s Tuition Awareness Day). Here’s the Collegian’s story about Rendell and UPUA’s offer. It was published on 2/17. I hope he’s responded to the request by now. There’s a Rendell quote from January that I think […]
Compete for guts and glory in the best competition since tic-tac-toe! Enter your photo in the first ever Onward State photo contest! Here are the guidelines: Read the description of the topic Take a photo (or use an existing one) Email the image to [email protected] Include your first name, class standing and some info about […]
Firstly, I’d just like to say how thrilled I am to be writing for Onward State. Congratulations, everyone, for ranking 1st in the US News and World Report poll, and thanks for doing all the legwork and getting Onward State to prominence just as I joined. Good timing all around. For my first post, I […]