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October 11, 2007 Issue

music | performing arts | style | film/tv | food | visual arts | books | opinion


Updated Thursday, Oct 11, 2007 12:00 AM

cover story | View the print page

'So You Think You Can Dance' finalists will get their groove on at the BJC

A Penn State student found out firsthand this spring that if you think you can dance, you need perseverance and talent to make it big.

music | read the BLOG

Emerging artists compete for mtvU crown

Serving as a crystal ball for the college music scene, the mtvU Woodie Awards showcase some of the top emerging artists from around the world. With the award show premiering at 8 p.m. Nov. 15, many of these artists are beginning to wonder -- will they make it, or break it?

Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off school year

Music enthusiasts will be privy to witness a Penn State cellist achieve a lifelong goal this Sunday evening.

performing arts

Comedy features crazy characters, costumes

Old friends meet again and relationships will be re-evaluated this weekend when No Refund Theatre presents the comedy Road to Nirvana.

style | read the BLOG

Men's fall fashion takes on new personality

No boxers will be protruding from guys' slacks this fall season. Baggy jeans, blazers and boring standards are out, and this year's men's fall fashion gives all wearers a chance to express their best physical features and personality.

Fall jewelry sees change to streamlined look

As the semester stretches on and the days shorten, it's inevitable that a cold and gray State College fall will soon settle over the valley.

Save vs. Splurge

Lip gloss plumps and brightens

I Am Fashion

Coco Chanel once said: "I don't do fashion; I AM fashion." Every week, our style reporters will find a person who exemplifies that tenet.

film / tv

food

Rita's Water Ice offers cool treat on warm fall days

When an unusually hot October day hits, students tend to become confused and have difficulty deciding what to do in the unpredictable weather.

Five Guys offers made-to-order burger alternative

Sometimes it's what you crave, sometimes you just want to have it your way and other times you're just lovin' it. Whatever the scenario, a fast food hamburger can be pretty tempting at times, regardless of if it's healthy or not.

visual arts

Alum's site focused on Penn State prints

With 159,063 members of the Penn State Alumni Association across the country, at least one of them is sure to miss the campus' landmarks.

books

Tenured professors put favorite books on display

Even books like Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go! can be driving inspiration for a highly accomplished academic.

opinion | View the print page

Letter from the editor

Smokey Robinson wrote some pretty awesome songs in his day. But as happy as some of them sounded, a lot of them were really depressing.

Even through changes, life continues to go on

My nana died three weeks ago today. But this is not a pity column meant for cheap tears. I am interested in moving forward, not hanging back.

Would your rather...

Would you rather have Michael Jackson or Britney Spears as a parent? (Click to launch)

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