The Poynter Institute recently posted an interview with Doug Anderson, dean of Penn State’s College of Communications. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ll enjoy the questions and his answers. Here are some highlights: But in a time of profound change in the structure, content and dissemination patterns of media, the fundamental skills of […]
The Washington Post reported this week that the federal case a student at Millersville University has been decided in favor of the school. Just days before her graduation in May 2006, Millersville University in Pennsylvania, accused student Stacy Snyder of promoting underage drinking, after they discovered a photo on her MySpace page titled “Drunken Pirate,” […]
As reported earlier here at Onward State, beloved Mascot and Penn State student James D. Sheep was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 26. While initially Penn State Athletics declined to say much about Sheep’s legal missteps, they released a statement this afternoon informing the public of his suspension. Information is limited for […]
The Morning Call reported today on a new policy at Kutztown University. The outdoor-smoking ban at Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities that had some people fuming three months ago at Kutztown University could be modified, administrators said Wednesday. A change proposed by the State System of Higher Education would allow puffing in cars as long as the […]
Yesterday, we posted that President Spanier is being considered by President-Elect Obama for Education Secretary, The most notable speculation came from Marc Ambinder, a blogger for The Atlantic. Credit for first pointing out that post goes to @ByDanielVictor, who sent out the link on Twitter. Today, the Collegian ran this above the fold story with […]
NPR’s All Things Considered featured a segment yesterday about Masik, the company that sells the Penn State fragrance line. You can listen to the story on NPR’s website. For more information, check out our earlier coverage.