Tomorrow night, two political heavyweights will descend on Penn State's campus for what some are deeming "The Great Debate" (at least that's what it says on the tickets). Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will square off in Schwab Auditorium at 8 p.m. to discuss the role of government in a free society.
If you've been in the HUB on a Monday from 12-2 pm in the last month or so, you've probably heard someone yell at you something like "help find Kony," "not endorsed by the NRA," or "take this if you're against the war in Vietnam," while simultaneously getting a newspaper shoved in your face.
These people aren't technically crazy, they're just members of The Black Sheep, a new media publication on Penn State's campus.
Good old LionCash+. How many times has it washed your laundry? How many times has it bought your cereal? Yes, LionCash+ is a friend to all, but to Spencer Hauck it's more than that. It's a BEST friend. In January, the id+ website named Spencer the new face of LionCash+.
Ah, spring. It's a beautiful season that allows for a brighter display of outfits on campus. The Natty Nittany caught up with some of the most colorful, vibrant outfits on campus, perfect for the warmer weather!
MOOCs are open to everybody and don't count for course credits, so there's a definite difference between them and regular online classes. Still, when they were mentioned amongst Onward Staters we were reminded of personal experiences with cyber courses. A debate emerged -- what pros and cons do online classes provide?
In what was probably the most exciting UPUA meeting this semester, the 8th assembly argued about everything from UPAC to ice cream.