There are some things about Penn State football that are special, but not necessarily unique. Lots of schools have loud student sections -- even if we might have the loudest. Other schools might also do cool color stunts in the stands, like the Whiteout. However, Nittanyville and the passion behind its existence is something that is truly unique.
Here at Onward State, we'd like you to be able to enjoy your Whiteout experience this weekend without being "that kid" while hopefully capturing the same energy level. Late starts are a beautiful thing. Being able to sleep in, starting to tailgate in the afternoon instead of early morning, and watching a game under the lights at Beaver Stadium is the basis for a perfect day in any Penn Stater's book.
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In what appears to be an annual tradition for the University Park Undergraduate Association around Halloween, the organization saw a large contingent of minority students speak out against comments by representatives that they deemed offensive and racially insensitive. Following a tense and opinionated open student forum, the assembly later convened into a town-hall style committee of the whole meeting to hold a dialogue with the minority representatives.
The UPUA meeting on October 22 was the greatest learning experience of my life. The statement I am making here is to share my experience, intentions and provide an apology for the inconsistencies in my words, actions and votes.
State of State will help to generate conversations about sexual violence at Penn State this week as the organization hosts a sexual violence awareness panel, to take place at 5 p.m. this Thursday in 303 Willard.