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Takes are spoiled by bursts of laughter. The dolly track is visible in the background of a shot. The fire alarm goes off. All typical troubles on the set of a budding student film -- well, maybe not the fire hazards. "Let's not worry about it," was the usual response from the movie's writer/director Per Argentine (senior-film/video). Argentine seemed unfazed as he kneeled by the monitor, behind the sprawling pile-up of the cast's wardrobe scattered across three couches.
When Grey's Anatomy became a must-watch television series, The Fray's "How To Save A Life" became an anthem.
In this year's presidential primary race, campaign music, a cornerstone of many candidates' rallies, has been less than "Yankee Doodle" dandy.
Two modern guitar gods will share the same stage in State College next week.
Penn State may be tied for the whitest student population in the Big Ten according to College Board, but once again it will be hosting the only university-sponsored theater festival in the country to address issues of diversity, the festival's art director said.
Don't be confused by the title: Lettice and Lovage serves up a tale of white lies, not green vegetables.
Thelma Price has had a lot of kids.
Swords will clang and fake blood will be spilled as members of No Refund Theatre (NRT) perform William Shakespeare's famous history Henry V this weekend in 111 Forum.
Mike Birbiglia is a big-time comedian.
Local Broadway enthusiasts won't need to shell out exorbitant amounts of money or drive for hours this weekend to get their musical fix -- the action is coming to them.
For many girls striking out for a revitalized style, the place to go for inspiration might not be the local mall but the comfort of their parents' home.
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.
Fashion never takes a vacation, but over-packers need not fear this spring break. Whether you are heading for warmer waters or lacing up your hiking boots for a European adventure, investing in these stylish staples will keep you sharp, even if your physics lessons start to get fuzzy.
It was late last Tuesday night, and the Arts Editor and I were walking home from the Collegian when two drunken girls asked us to take their picture.
Last Tuesday afternoon, I rushed home from class to get to the TV. It was the day I had been waiting for -- Oprah was having a reunion show with the cast of The Cosby Show.
Just as students at places like the University of Illinois have made an unofficial St. Patrick's Day an annual tradition, Penn State students and some downtown businesses appear set on making last year's celebration more than a one-time affair.
Jonathan Chan (sophomore-premedicine) will be celebrating his fifth birthday this February. He is not a child prodigy, but one of few students born on Leap Day.
