If one man's trash is another man's treasure, State College is a gold mine. Happy Valley shines out as an example of broader wastefulness in our society. In honor of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Onward State takes a look at dumpster diving and the issue of poverty in our culture.
The most challenging portion of Penn State's non-conference schedule begins today as the Lions face off with the No. 6 ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack in the sixth annual Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. from the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Matt McGloin is having an excellent season, and some award lists are beginning to take notice. Penn State's senior quarterback has been nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy presented to college football's most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.
A new Twitter, created by PR student Molly Sheerer, who also interns with the Department of Public Information, aims to get Penn State-related news to the student body, as well as to help bring student voices upfront, from an administrative standpoint. To learn more about PennState411, read more after the jump!
Although they were plagued with fouls and dominating runs by the Aggies, the Lady Lions fought back and defeated their first non-conference, ranked opponent on the road since December 2001.
The Songwriter’s Club hosted an open mic night event at the Big O last night. I was expecting half a dozen freshman boys sporting Puka shell necklaces playing catchy emo acoustic songs like a high school talent show.
Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. Although there was no shortage of shelled jewelry and even an acoustic redition of “Karma Police,” most of the kids came out to jam and showcase their own original songs.
Read more about the Songwriter's Club rocking out in the Big Onion at last night's open mic after the jump.