Do you like food? Do you like THON? Do you live in Harrisburg? The answer to the first two questions is almost certainly ‘yes’– otherwise, ask yourself why you are reading a Penn State blog. But if you can answer ‘yes’ to the third question, then we know what you should be doing tomorrow night. […]
Even though this is a blog (so hip), we’re all pretty much newspaper junkies. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get a rise any time I saw someone or something I know mentioned in the redoubtable gray lady. Penn State meteorologists and their reactions to yesterday’s unexpectedly warm conditions were featured in a […]
Dear Diary, The past few days have been great! The Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl. Take that Dallas! I’ve been brushing up on my pop culture by listening to Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter III. I am so hood. Also, I dealt a great blow to the United Students Against Sweatshops club on campus. If […]
Roger Scruton over at the New Statesman had an interesting realization in his latest column. Here’s a little table comparing how well $1000 would have done this year if invested in different ways: $1000 of Nortel stock would be worth $49. $1000 of Enron stock would be worth $16.50. $1000 of Delta stock would be […]
You might remember that in December the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) took issue with the Penn State Principles, specifically this passage: Actions motivated by hate, prejudice, or intolerance violate this principle. I will not engage in any behaviors that compromise or demean the dignity of individuals or groups, including intimidation, stalking, harassment, […]
This just in: Facebook stalking can make people depressed. A study released by Stony Brook University in New York shows that when young teenage girls are given more ways to talk about their romantic problems through electronic means, they are more likely to remain focused on past problems, which can lead to depression. Higher levels […]