Governor Rendell wants to pump $128 million into financial aid for students going to schools in the state system and community colleges. Students whose family income is less than $100,000 would be eligible for up to $7,600 for tuition, books, fees and room and board when they enter the 14 State System of Higher Education […]
Two interesting facts have come out in the past week from the minutes of the most recent Board of Trustees meeting. Penn State pays $170,000 a year to Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center to house the football team every night before a home game. Jan Murphy of the Patriot News did the numbers and […]
The Pennsylvania State Board of Education is looking into establishing bare-bones colleges, according to Philly.com. No sports teams. No extracurriculars. No super gymnasium or plum dorm room. If you have trouble envisioning this institution, perhaps the metaphor used by the Board of Education will help. “Somewhere, there should be a no-frills option. Let’s see if […]
The Collegian had a nice, if predictable, guest column today by Senator Arlen Spector. Spector asked Penn State students to consider careers in public service. As students with all the idealism and energy of youth, I urge you to consider a career in politics or government. Spector is a good man. As an 80 year […]
Recently, Penn State announced a few new ice cream flavors to be served at the Pennsylvania Inaugural Gala during this Tuesday’s Presidential Inauguration of renowned domestic terrorist and Socialist Barack Hussein O’bama. These “flavors” are called “BaRocky Road”, “Obama White House”, and “BidenBerry”, each with their own unique ingredients. So, what are these ingredients? Why […]
I’m pumped for the inauguration. It feels as though America is waiting with bated breath for Tuesday’s handover. Check out this Collegian article for the story of a few students heading to DC for the festivities.