Campus Culture

Walking past Are U Hungry, Jimmy John’s or Canyon Pizza is sure to make any health-conscious student feel sick to his or her stomach. The…

Ska band Wondershop Showdown consists of a pair of current roommates, a pair of former roommates, a set of twins, one couple and two guys…

Before your first year at Penn State, you probably worried about not being able to watch your favorite TV shows, dealing with the far-away Nittany…

State College’s appeal doesn’t stop at the borough’s borders. One of the best things about Happy Valley is its geographic location; a 4-hour drive from…

During a recent practice session at the Bryce Jordan Center, the squeaks of shoes and the harsh voices of coaches and players collide in the…

Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state Penn Stater, most of us are away from home for an extended period of time. This means we…

Because at some point in every Penn State student’s career, there comes a time to embrace the magic that is Lion Tutors. For anyone who’s…

Maybe you’re a freshman and have yet to explore State College. Or maybe you’re a graduating senior and think you know all things Happy Valley….

Contrary to popular belief, Penn State runs on trimesters. Football. THON. Daylong. “Daylong” – origin: State College, Pa. [noun.] – Any party taking place during…

Movies. Crafts. French toast sticks. What do these three (awesome) things have in common (besides their awesomeness, of course)? You can find all of them…

State College is nowhere near Asia, but somehow, every other restaurant downtown seems to sell Asian food. We’re not complaining — here’s four of the…

After having every single one of my classes in Thomas spring semester of my freshman year, Thomas quickly became one of my favorite buildings on…

This Saturday at 11 a.m. will mark the beginning of a 24-hour relay to “Strike Out Cancer.” This year’s Relay for Life, which raises funds…

OK, I know. It’s not last week anymore, and we’re back to normal March in State College: sweatshirts, mud and sniffles. But that doesn’t mean…

Sperry Top-Siders. Sundresses. Tanning on the HUB lawn. Goodbye frackets (and being productive), spring has finally arrived in Happy Valley (well, at least in a…

State College isn’t itself lately. It’s March, and we’re wearing flip-flops to class. We’re going out without jackets. We’re having cookouts. But hey, we’re not…

OK, so everyone might not actually love this guy. But seriously, who isn’t at least slightly fascinated by Penn State’s infamous Willard Preacher? I passed…

You’ve seen them all over Hollywood — mini pet pigs. Paris Hilton, George Clooney and Jessica Simpson have all jumped on the bandwagon. But, did…

Big Ten schools Ohio State, Indiana and Wisconsin are pretty similar to Penn State. All three are huge. All three boast big sports programs. And…

Natya, Penn State’s classical Indian dance troupe, started with just one ambitious freshman girl. Today, the dance troupe is now known for its rich historical…