It's that time of the year once again for tough chicks to break out their fishnet stockings and eyeliner. Roller derby season is upon us.
Just in case you didn't see Whip It, roller derby is that sport where chicks on wheels beat the living day lights of each other to score points.
Each week, I find myself longing for those two special hours every Wednesday night when our student government convenes in 302 HUB. I always find myself leaving confident that our school has been changed for the better. This week was no different, with two earth-shattering pieces of legislation brought to the floor and multiple personnel confirmations to ponder over.
The sweet organic chimes of the Old Main Bell have been replaced with a cheesy, almost ringtone-esque digital rip-off. Learn more about why the futuristic toll freaks me out after the jump.
College of Communications students are the first to test out the newly redesigned eLion in a pilot program recently launched by Penn State. This new redesign is much more aesthetically pleasing, and should make even the pickiest eLion user happier.
I'm a firm believer in nonverbal communication. A relaxed head-nod or a strategically raised eyebrow can speak volumes to the recipient.
When we walk on campus or downtown, we unconsciously send messages about ourselves to everyone we pass. Some of these messages are personality-driven and some are alcohol-infused. Either way, it's fun to make assumptions.
There are roughly 44,000 students on this campus and we have two legitimate gyms to pick from: Rec Hall and the White Building. Rec Hall’s maximum occupancy is 240, the White Building is 210. Essentially if for every 100 people at Penn State, one goes to the gym at a certain time, both facilities would be at capacity at that time. That just isn’t enough space. Check out more after the jump!