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Elegant as a Swan

James Nackley, 20, a Penn State student majoring in music education who also plays the cello came to the university with the future goal to inspire younger generations to appreciate music as much as...

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Decision in sixth grade leads to Blue Band

Chris Bloom didn’t always play the tuba. When he was in fifth grade he started out playing the saxophone, but in sixth grade things changed a bit. His school needed tuba players, and he was one of the...

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Attraction to guitar proves more powerful than expected

Tony Ma is a 20-year old Penn State student with a huge passsion for playing guitar. He says he started learning guitar because he wanted to be more attrative. After learning to play he says he was...

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Atherton St. Safety Options

For drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, safety at the busy intersection of Atherton Street and Park Ave. is a big concern. That's why PennDOT has been making the rounds to several neighborhood...

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A Vocal Performance Journey

Ryan Ordnung has loved music since he was a child. But he lost touch with it during middle school and didn’t return to it until he got to high school, once music became a choice again. He fell back in...

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Despite popularity of Pope Francis, Millennials struggle with a Catholic...

PHILADELPHIA -- Heels peeling off the concrete as they pushed up on their toes and strained to see, people of all ages, colors and dress pressed against the fence-like metal barriers lining Benjamin...

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Too Much Testing?

The Obama Administration believes students spend too much time taking tests. Find out how local schools are reacting.

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Election Day Stories 2015

The polls opened at 7 a.m. on Election Day in Centre County. Local elections include races for the school board, borough council, sheriff, recorder of deeds, judges and the position of coroner....

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Don’t Stress, it’s Mental Health Week

Penn State's University Park Undergraduate Association organised the annual Mental Health and Wellness week. Reporter Yousef Saba was there, and found out how Counseling and Psychological Services is...

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The Governor Stops In Bellefonte

Governor Tom Wolf stops at U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr.'s office in Bellefonte to field questions on the state budget talks. Reporter Jordan Tracy was there to find out the progress on the gridlock in...

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Bonding through hiking

In team sports, having a bond between your teammates is almost as necessary as the skills you need to play the game. The Penn State Men’s Volleyball team, shown above through the eyes of team captain...

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Ryan Hickey and the B.G.B. I.M. Flag Football Team

Ryan Hickey is the wide receiver for ‘B.G.B,’ SN I.M. Flag Football team in the Majors Division. He has been playing with the same team for the past four years. The team plays every Wednesday night at...

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iPhone Repair Man

With many Penn State students buying iPhones year after year, the occasional phone drop leads to many cracked screens. Hunter Jones, an engineering science student, has made a business out of it. He...

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Woman bodybuilder begins her competitive career at NGA Northeast Championship

Jackie Secristy competes in her first bodybuilding competition at the National Gym Association Northeast Championship held at Mount Nittany Middle School on October, 24. She explains her training and...

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The Knockout Girl

  While the Penn State Boxing Club is primarily made up of men, Taylor Varner, is one girl who’s not afraid to take a hit - no matter the opponent. As the president of the club, Varner participates in...

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Bodybuilding Linguist

Michelle Bruni is a senior at Penn State studying linguistics and training for a bodybuilding competition in her free time. There are countless mini departments that go beyond lifting weights when it...

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Alumni returns to host fashion show

Penn State alum Michelle Carrigan returned to host the Greek Seasons Fashion Show last Saturday in Freeman Auditorium. The show featured different fashion statements for every season.The show featured...

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THON 5k Race

Meghan Kuhlman is on the dancer relations committee for THON. During THON’s 5k race this past weekend, Meghan helped support the runners in the race. The runners were participating to fundraise for...

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Supply Logistics Committee

Katlyn Morale is apart of the Supply Logistics committee for THON. Part of her role in the THON 5K on Saturday morning was collecting art & crafts supplies. She’s the donor contact for her...

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A Lutheran Service That Births Great Friendships

Heather Atkinson says she started going to the Lutheran service just to meet new people. However, even after a couple of years she finds herself returning to enjoy great conversation and dinner with...

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