
While not exactly breaking news, many Penn State students remain unaware of the ongoing effort that is the Newspaper Readership Program. You may not know that there are digital versions of newspapers available to you subscription-free. Most notably, The New York Times and The Chronicle of Higher Education have programs which allow you access to an unlimited number of articles once you sign up for a free account using your psu.edu email address.

Today, members of the Student Activity Fee Board met in 233 HUB to discuss a budget increase for the Council of Common Wealth Student Governments.

Meet Kevin Montminy, a sophomore guard for Pat Chambers' men's basketball squad who also happens to be a member of Penn State's prestigious Schreyer Honors College.

With THON weekend rapidly approaching, you might be worrying about how well your body will be able to handle the no sitting, no sleeping 46-hour dance marathon if you are lucky enough to dance. If that sounds like you, don't worry -- UPUA has been working with THON Overall Chairperson Will Martin and Morale Overall Melanie Sessa as well as fitness coordinator Jill Garrigan to help you out.

Jordan Rolon has just created a fancy new app for all young men aspiring to join a fraternity this spring. Although some apps remain a waste of a download on your iphone, The IFC Recruitment app provides essential information for Penn State users.

As if we needed another reason to be proud of Penn State's academic culture, Ag Sciences Professor Mark Brennan has been named a UNESCO Chair, joining only 17 others located at United States universities.