Fighting the Sunday Scaries
Ever wake up on a Sunday and you already have that sinking, lonely feeling? We’ve all been there at one point or another. Sundays can be incredibly busy or lazy depending on the person. For some, it’s a day to get organized for the week ahead, for others it’s just a day of sulking. I…
There is no such thing as an ‘easy’ major
“What’s your major?” is a question we’re all too familiar with by now, especially students in their junior and senior years. The past four years I have received a variety of responses to this question and unfortunately, they are rarely encouraging. “Broadcast journalism,” I answer. Before I have the chance to share what I intend…
Do’s and don’ts when taking senior pictures
With graduation quickly approaching, you’ll find many students dressed in navy blue caps and gowns strutting around campus last-minute. With the overwhelming emotions consuming seniors, the stress of finding the perfect photographer and coordinating a time that works for everyone can be another unnecessary stress contributor. My advice: plan ahead. First, I find holding off…
Tips for time management during your first year of college
As freshmen take their first step onto Penn State’s vast campus, the list of responsibilities grow. Suddenly, your parents aren’t there to hound you about studying or to make your dinner. It can be daunting at first, but eventually you’ll fall into a healthy routine. I remember my first day of class freshman year. Class…
Gilmore Girls Revival: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
HERE’S YOUR SPOILER ALERT! Get out now unless you want to have the plot ruined. As an longtime fan of the drama/comedy of two funny, fast-talking ladies, I was pretty disappointed by the Gilmore Girls revival, “A Year in the Life.” While most fans are remaining loyal to the show and defending Amy Sherman-Palladino’s writing,…
Summer music festival returning to State College for 10th year
The Downtown Improvement District will host its 10th annual Summer’s Best Music Fest from June 3-4. The outdoor concert will consist of 27 artists performing on five stages, each located downtown. Although students will have already returned home for the summer, Executive Director of the Downtown Improvement District George Arnold said he believes the event…
Penn State student-run beer delivery startup Aqua Vitae works to gain traction
This article was picked up by USA Today College. Penn State students are working on creating a beer delivery service in State College. Suresh Rajan, the creator of Aqua Vitae, hopes to launch the student startup later this semester. “This is a brand new industry of Pennsylvania,” Rajan (senior-economics and international politics) said. “We’ll be…
Student Farm Club hosts dinner and movie event for Earth Week
The Student Farm hosted its “Dinner and Movie” event Monday night to kick off Penn State’s Earth Week. The event consisted of a special prepared meal in Redifer Commons, followed by a viewing of the documentary “Just Eat It,” in 102 Thomas. “Local Foods Night” featured dishes with produce which was grown on Penn State’s…
Ciara O'Callaghan 