President Spanier wrote in the Chronicle of HIgher Education that student activism has greatly diminished since when he was in school (the late 1960s). That thesis seems incorrect to us. Apparently, others felt the same way because his column got quite a reaction at the time it was published. In November, six student groups came […]
“Ah Mary She’ll make you cookies Then she’ll burn your town Ah Mary Ashes ashes but she won’t fall down” Perhaps this song should actually be called “Ah Grace” instead of “Ah Mary”, for it surely describes a woman of power and of substance, and ultimately a woman without fear. Last night at the State […]
We’re not sure why SOMA hasn’t begun advertising the concert yet, but here are the details we have right now. This information has been compiled through a variety of sources. Today, we confirmed with Girl Talk’s agent that he is scheduled for a concert in State College on Thursday. We also heard that the Raw […]
The Penn State Alumni Association posted information about events happening in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. Here are the events happening on December 31, known to some as New Year’s Eve and to others as Rose Bowl Eve. The Rose Bowl Kickoff Luncheon ($85, noon, tent adjacent to stadium) The Rose Bowl Kickoff Luncheon is […]
Yup. According to the Collegian, Borough Council is thinking of imposing a 10% tax on poured alcoholic beverages. “We all want it,” Council President Elizabeth Goreham said. “This is our dream tax.” The proposed measure represents an opportunity for the borough to receive income from its student population, which typically pays fewer taxes than permanent […]
The Collegian reported this morning that the Senior Class Gift Committee has hung tags on the gifts donated by previous classes. Tagged gifts include the Allen Street Gates, the aquarium in the HUB-Robeson Center and a bust of former Penn State President Edwin E. Sparks in the Sparks Building, among others to represent a “diverse […]