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05-09-2008

Opinion

Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 12:00 AM

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Updated May 1, 2008 12:00 AM

Despite bad weather, Movin' On still shines

As a journalist with a story on the event due early the next day, I felt it was my duty to hang out for a while to see if anything transpired. Eventually (that is, once the rain let up enough for me to leave the Movin' On headquarters tent without getting drenched), I made my way over to Say Anything's tour bus, to see if I could get a quote from someone in the band about the disappointing turn of events. View the print page

Letter from the Editor

Culture is a handshake; subculture is secret handshake. Culture is turkey at Thanksgiving; subculture is your grandma's special recipe. View the print page


Updated April 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Pittsburgh girl explores Philadelphia stereotypes

Two weeks ago, this girl from the Pittsburgh suburbs took the four-hour bus ride to Philadelphia for a bold first-time visit. View the print page

Letter from the Editor

Pennsylvania, you deserve a break. View the print page

Would you rather...

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Updated April 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Letter from the Editor

It's wasn't supposed to be like this. View the print page

No shame in jamming to teen idol trio Hanson

Something told me I needed to check out Hanson's latest offerings to the music scene. View the print page


Updated April 10, 2008 12:00 AM

Priceless internships hit student's pockets hard

Book of stamps: $8.20. Store-brand mailing envelopes: $2.99. Printing and perfecting your cover letter and résumé: eight hours of your precious time. The experience you'll receive at an internship this summer: priceless. View the print page

Letter From the Editor

At most parties, the guy-to-girl ratio is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, few people remember the importance of another ratio, one that may be even more crucial to a good time: the ratio of dudes to moustaches. View the print page


Updated April 3, 2008 12:00 AM

Facebook gives insight into peer preferences

Working as a delivery driver in State College is tough business: dealing with drunks on Calder Way, having to park on Beaver Avenue any time after 11 p.m., walking over landfills of trash in the Meridian III (sometimes II, but never I) and, my personal favorite, delivering in the snow and getting tipped 19 cents. View the print page

Letter from the Editor

The "Battle of the Bands" idea is probably as old as the universe's second band. View the print page


Updated March 27, 2008 12:00 AM

Letter from the Editor

Politically minded students must be feeling lucky right now. View the print page

Coming to terms with cell phone dependency

My black Verizon Samsung cell phone has been through a lot of near-death experiences. View the print page

Letter from the Editor

Politically minded students must be feeling lucky right now. View the print page


Updated March 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Letter from the Editor

When I recently heard that Gary Cattell, perhaps better known to Penn State students as the Willard Preacher, doesn't believe in dinosaurs (whose animatronic replicas will star at the BJC this weekend) I had to investigate. View the print page

College student grapples with feeling elderly

I'm already an old man at 22. I realized this while sitting on a bench at a local mall over spring break, when I found myself uttering three words unfit for a man weeks away from a bachelor's degree: View the print page


Updated March 6, 2008 12:00 AM

Don't just lie there: Be productive over break

Spring break is upon us and I'm sure many students are packing their suitcases full of bathing suits and sunglasses and catching planes for tropical destinations. When students think of spring break, most think of the beach and lots of alcohol. View the print page

Letter From the Editor

Late February and early March are gloomy times in State College. View the print page

Would you rather have your dad see you on 'Girls Gone Wild' or give up your spring break?

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Updated February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Letter from the Editor

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. View the print page