And if a Penn State alumnus wants to be elected governor and talks at Penn State, what is the topic that will be addressed? If not drinking, then it must be the expense of tuition. Good news: Democratic nominee Dan Onorato wants to lower the price students pay for college. Bad news: you probably won't be affected, especially if you're a senior like me.
Onorato spoke in Heritage Hall Monday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m.
This past Sunday had attending, listening, and enlightening like the world has never seen before at TEDxPSU. Seriously, I was 100 miles away at the time and I was contemplating life and all its wonders. But how do those responsible for its creation feel it went? I had a friendly chat with TEDxPSU Communications Committee Chairman Mark Poblete to find out.
Entering its 44th year, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, known as Arts Fest, is State College's biggest summer event, attracting over 125,000 visitors during its five days. Whether they're coming for the art or the parties, thousands of Penn State students and alumni will be headed to State College this week for the festival.
Read on to learn what to expect if you're planning on attending.
If you are a long-term theater lover or just looking for an escape from the oppressive heat that State College has been experiencing lately, June is shaping up to be a decent month. Pennsylvania Centre Stage will be kicking off its 25th year on June 2nd with "Wait Until Dark."
The production is entirely and professionally cast from Penn State alumni and current students. Included in this group is the omnipresent Bob Clendenin, known for his roles in "My Name is Earl," "Cougar Town," and "Scrubs."
Read on to find out more about the play and how to get tickets for this season's shows.
Who is Valerie Plame? A wife. A mother. An undercover CIA agent who had her cover blown by the Bush Administration. But most importantly – a Penn State alumnae who's fascinating story is the basis for a new movie starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, due to open Fall 2010.
The movie, directed by Doug Liman, debuted this past week as the only American entry “in competition” at the Cannes Film Festival.
Read on to find out more about the film's critical reception.
The Republican National Committee fired its top two financial officers last Friday, the higher of whom, Rob Bickhart, happened to graduate from Penn State in 1978. The reasons cited in asking for Bickhart and his deputy's resignations were, according to RNC Chief of Staff Michael Leavitt, "to improve on strong fundraising numbers" and to "help to provide the resources for defeating Democrats across the country."
More on why Bickhart was fired after the jump.