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Day: April 23, 2012

The Cirque Comes To Town: An Interview with Maxime Charbonneau

As you may know, the Cirque du Soleil is coming to State College on Tuesday, April 24, to perform "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour". This show is the largest production ever at the BJC, and will combine the traditional Cirque du Soleil acrobatics and gymnastics with live music to create an experience unlike any other show yet. I had the chance to sit down with Maxime Charbonneau, the main publicist for the tour, to ask him more about the show.

The 21 Absolute Worst Things in State College

A recent buzzfeed article led us to ask: What are the absolute worst things in State College? This is what we came up with.

Where to Take the Perfect Graduation Photos

Although none of us really want to talk about it, graduation weekend is right around the corner. Graduating from Penn State is something that most of us seniors aren't looking forward to, but it is also something we must do, and something that we will never want to forget. As emotional as it might be, the weeks leading up to graduation are the time to go buy that cap and gown (you can do it!) and head to the best spots on campus and create those permanent graduation memories. This can definitely be a very stressful time, so I decided to compile a list of places to hit as you go through your photo shoot.

Kony 2012: Remember the Night Still Happened

To refresh your memory, Kony is the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda. His forces kidnap children and turn them into soldiers or prostitutes. Last month, Invisible Children released a 29-minute video called Kony 2012 to increase widespread awareness about the fugitive by April 20, 2012. It went viral, and received over 100 million views in six days.

Board of Trustees Candidate Profiles: 21-40

With the alumni Board of Trustees campaigns in full swing, Onward State has been releasing short profiles of each candidate. Each profile will include a very brief bio with links to their mission statement, website, Facebook page, and Twitter if available. Today we look at candidates 21-40.

Voices For Victims Campaign Begins Today

Six weeks ago, a small group students brainstormed possibilities that would enable students, alumni, and the public to offer their support to the victims of the alleged crimes against former PSU assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. Today, a new campaign addresses that issue.

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[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.

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