Penn State Snowboarding Club THON
Penn State Snowboarding Club canning for THON in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer. ~ by...
View ArticleHow to make pizza rolls
Penn state student Marjorie Dona shows us how to make pizza rolls. ~by Shaun Jones
View ArticleInspiration
Michael Pilato, the painter of the Hiester Street mural- 'Inspiration', describes what art means to him. ~ by Ashley Zucker
View ArticleOn the Go Leslie Laing: Mother, Mentor and More
________________________________ Leslie Laing, the third child of William and Elaine Laing was born in the United States after her parents immigrated from Jamaica, West Indies. She is the first...
View ArticleA Love for Animals
__________________________________ Ever since Liz McHugh was a little girl, all she ever wanted was to help animals. It didn’t matter if the animal was hurt, lost, or just a little hungry, Liz has...
View ArticleTheater professor takes the political stage
Theater professor Charles Dumas stepped off the stage into a different spotlight in 2012 when he challenged incumbent Congressman Glenn Thompson, a Republican who has represented Pennsylvania's Fifth...
View ArticleExperimental treatment helps Emily Whitehead battle back against cancer
Emily Whitehead, 8, of Philipsburg, is slowly recovering from pre-b acute lymphoblastic leukemia after receiving an experimental treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. While her...
View ArticlePilato one-part artist, one-part historian
You can find him in the heart of Centre County, behind the familiar Coke bottle glasses of a legendary football coach. Look close enough in the lens on the right, and you’ll see a reflection of the...
View ArticleA Navy Officer in Training
Unique from other Naval ROTC cadets at Penn State, Lauren Chapman, a soon to be second lieutenant in the United States Navy, also holds a spot on the school’s cheerleading team. “Someone is always...
View ArticleSecond Floor Stand-Up
Second Floor established in 2009 is Penn State’s student run Stand-up Comedy organization. Second Floor’s Open Mic Nights take place in Carnegie Cinema every Thursday and it gives a chance for...
View ArticleReflections by the Pool
Sean Grier, 19, is a junior on the Nittany Lions varsity swim team. Originally from Hershey, PA, Grier swam for both his club team and his high school team, the butterfly stroke being his best...
View ArticleA Music Story
Pop-Country Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist Riley Roth is a local State College, Pennsylvania resident but her recognition goes far beyond the small town of State College. She was named 2012...
View ArticleJumping in Leaves
Jania Mackenthun enjoys a fall day by jumping in leaves. ~by Allie Robertson
View ArticleSilent protest focuses on inequality at Penn State
Some wore bright pink strips of tape over their mouths. Others held signs proclaiming “INTEGRATION NOT SEGREGATION” and “Indifference to oppression is oppression.” All remained quiet as they walked...
View ArticleCalling Santa
State College kicked off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony on November 29, 2012.
View ArticleCommentary: Grocery stores need to consider people with food allergies
When I got to the fresh fruit and vegetable section of my favorite grocery store recently, I found open displays of almonds, hazelnuts and pecans that were touching other fruit stands....
View ArticleSynchronized swimmers enjoy competition
By Sarah Olah Imagine swimming in a pool without ever touching the ground. Imagine dancing in front of an audience while holding your breath. Imagine being a gymnast who not only flips yourself, but...
View ArticleStories from Sandy
Hurricane Sandy destroyed property and lives all along the Northeast Coast when the storm struck in October. Penn State students who live in New Jersey reflect on the storm and their homes....
View ArticleFor Penn State laureate, art is everwhere
Chris Staley stared at the football cradled in Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin’s hands. On McGloin’s cue, he put his head down and dashed for the end zone, dodging cornerback Adrian Amos. He...
View ArticleLifeLink provides opportunities for special education students
Abby fiddles with the belt buckle around her khaki pants. She makes sure her shirt is tucked in at all sides around her slim waist. Then she double checks that her nametag is pinned on straight to her...
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