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Updated November 6, 2009 4:53 AM

Alumna will hold Dove conversations on real beauty

One of Penn State's own -- who has made an impact in the lives of women through Dove and Seventeen Magazine -- is back in State College and on a mission to help young women.

Series reunites band for HUB noon show

Although Homecoming has come and gone, one former local band is looking forward to returning to Penn State for a concert this afternoon.

Gallery hosts tea time with ceramic art exhibit

While most people enjoy tea simply as a hot drink, there are others who have made it an art form.

Updated November 6, 2009 4:44 AM
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Banhart's album confuses, delights

Santa Claus comes every year dressed in his usual getup and brings the standard gifts on the list: an iPod, the latest version of "Halo", five seasons of "The Office" and a nose hair trimmer for dad.

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TV-based book takes the cake

In the first sentence of his first book, Duff Goldman writes that "Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes" isn't a cookbook or a how-to manual.

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'Raditude'

"Raditude," seemingly a combination of the words radical and attitude, seems to embody the attitude Weezer wanted to record. And fortunately, on the band's latest album, there's a lot of it.

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'A Race Like No Other'

Liz Robbins illustrates various aspects of the 2007 New York City Marathon in her non-fiction book, "A Race Like No Other: 26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York," capturing the essence of the annual event by examining a cast of real-life runners as they push themselves to the limit.


Updated November 4, 2009 4:59 AM

Comic Patton Oswalt sells out HUB show

Tickets to see the Student Programming Association's free presentation of stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt sold out Tuesday at noon, the second day they were on sale.

Weezer could play at PSU

If students want some "Pork and Beans," they may be happy to hear that votes are being cast to bring rock band Weezer to Penn State.


Updated November 3, 2009 4:53 AM
Vintage Blue, an online clothing company, has created T-shirt designs based on a quote from the movie "A League of Their Own."

Clothing company features baseball fashion

No matter what World Series team you support, a clothing company has your colors.

PSU radio station nominated for MTV Woodie award

Aside from the broad spectrum of music played on The Lion 90.7 FM, Penn State students have another reason to tune in -- the station has been nominated for an mtvU Radio Woodie award.


Updated November 2, 2009 2:24 PM

Tentative Flogging Molly performance in HUB

American Celtic punk band Flogging Molly is tentatively scheduled to play on March 3 in the HUB-Robeson Center, according to a press release from SideOneDummy Records. Updated 2:24 PM


Updated October 30, 2009 9:44 PM
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New album 'eggs' on listeners

As bands change line-ups, it becomes hard to retain an original sound.

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Vampire trend lost on 'Assistant'

Pop culture just can't seem to get enough of vampires these days. Between films like "Twilight" or television shows like HBO's "True Blood" and the CW's "Vampire Diaries" -- moody, good-looking bloodsuckers seem to be everywhere.

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'Sainthood'

Aside from being the best thing to ever happen to the mullet, Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara makes some incredibly catchy tunes.

Theatre hosts Yorn after wait

After multiple attempts, management at the State Theatre finally received the call it had been waiting for.

Lotus to perform musical contrast

It's difficult enough for a band to do well in one genre, but rock group Lotus attempts to go beyond that, pulling together bits and pieces to create it's own unique blend of instrumental rock.

Professor to perform at Single Reed Summit

Although saxophones and clarinets may have reputations as jazz instruments, there are still many performers who play them in classical styles.

Brew hosts blues artists

Multinstrumentalists Annie Raines and Paul Rishell almost always play their fused blues flavor hooked up to a PA system, but this Halloween, they will go unplugged.

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'The Humbling'

Philip Roth's new novel "The Humbling" contains the potential to both shock and entertain, deftly discussing many darker topics that oftentimes escape the hackneyed plots of modern literature.


Updated October 29, 2009 4:56 AM

Theatre shows virtual interview

Best-selling novelist John Irving spoke about 19th century novels, his writing process and farting dogs at the State Theatre on Wednesday night -- all projected live on a big screen via satellite from New York City.


Updated October 28, 2009 4:53 AM

Theater to show author interview

Although author John Irving is best known for his novels, such as The Cider House Rules and The World According to Garp, he'll have his moment tonight on the silver screen.

Iranian painter displays her work

Artwork juxtaposing Persian culture with women's rights is featured in the latest "Art on the Move" exhibit, titled The Legend of My Mothers.


Updated October 26, 2009 4:53 AM
WWE Superstar Zack Ryder waits to be tagged into the ring during his match on Saturday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The stars of the Supershow, including villains and favorites, entertained the audience.

WWE Supershow rouses crowd's cheers, jeers

If Saturday night's WWE Supershow at the BJC proved anything, it's that wrestling fans love John Cena.

The Toasters return to area to perform third-wave ska

After performing more than 4,500 shows across the world, America's longest-running ska band still enjoys coming back to State College.

Ride, filming 'for Aaron' ends

When filmmaker Justin Jarrett rode his bicycle into Milton, Pa. on Saturday, he was shocked at the celebration he found there.


Updated October 23, 2009 4:48 AM
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Eclectic iPod has merits

Let's face it, Apple has an indomitable hold over the mp3 player market.

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Wild movie nice departure

Combining children's literature with a bleak, moody indie film doesn't sound like a combination that would work.

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'Converge'

Despite the band's chaotic live shows and penchant for morose sing-alongs, Salem, Mass.'s Converge is really a bunch of uniters.


Updated October 22, 2009 4:55 AM
School of Theatre professor Mary Saunders introduces a song in the Palmer Museum of Art on Wednesday. Her cabaret was part of the Art of Music series, held once a month in the on-campus museum.

Singer shares memories

At noon Wednesday, Palmer Museum of Art curator Joyce Robinson set the scene for what would be a emotional vocal performance at the museum's The Art of Music event.


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