Penn State news by
Penn State's student blog

Topics

More

Day: December 9, 2010

UPUA Representative Nearly Expelled

Wednesday night's meeting of the University Park Undergraduate Association lasted two-and-a-half hours with an agenda filled to the brim. The main event of the evening, however, was the lively, sustained discussion on whether or not to remove Facilities Chair Haley McClernon from the Assembly.

As Chair of the Assembly, Jessica Peliciotta brought forth the removal proceedings because of McClernon's violations of the UPUA's attendance policy. McClernon gave a statement before the Assembly explaining her absences, citing mainly the Steering Committee's difficult meeting time: Sunday at 2 p.m., and that the new time for next semester would work much more smoothly.

10 Questions with Khanjan Mehta

Most of us do very constructive things with our phones: We order pizza from Domino’s, make prank phone calls to the Joneses down the street, or sext. But do we use them to solve poverty around the world?

That one is solely on Khanjan Mehta and the WishVast Venture. Curious as to how my personal class-interrupter could be so charitable, I spoke with Mehta, the principal investigator of WishVast, to get the skinny.

Penn State Quarterback Kevin Newsome to Transfer

According to BlueWhiteIllustrated.com, sources say that Kevin Newsome intends to seek a transfer from Penn State.


With the conclusion of the 2009 season and Darryl Clark's graduation, Newsome was expected to start the 2010 season under center. His mobility and knowledge of the Spread HD system has supposed to give him an edge over fellow carry-over Matt McGloin.

Campus Tea House Quenches Thirst for Variety

Take a walk around campus and you'll see a coffeehouse in almost every building. Perfect for coffee lovers, but what is there for the average tea drinker?

Wonder no longer. A new on-campus tea house opened in mid-November in 34 Ritenour and is open from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  The organization is run by sophomore Jason Cohen and members of  the Gongfu Cha (Chinese Tea Ceremony) club.

Follow on Another Platform
113kFollowers
157kFollowers
55.7kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
State College Links

[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

Penn State Relay For Life Raises $41,519.93 Virtually

The event was done virtually this year due to the coronavirus, however many teams still participated in the event remotely.

Where To Eat In State College Late At Night: Your Penn State Drunk Food Guide

From tacos to pizza to egg rolls, State College has it all when it comes to late-night drunk food.

« Previous