True tailgaters show their traditions

Before Penn State football games kick off, fans take school pride to extremes in the grassy fields behind Beaver Stadium.

SAVED BY THE BLOCK

Penn State students who miss roaming the halls of Bayside High School with the cast of Saved by the Bell have a chance to appease their nostalgia -- Dustin Diamond, a.k.a. Screech, is coming to State College.

ARTSY THURSDAYS

Downtown storeowners are looking forward to attracting larger crowds while they offer a variety of art and cultural experiences to customers tonight during State Col-lege's monthly First Thursday event.

THE RUNDOWN

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Thursday event to host troupe, art

A traveling troupe of Shakespearean actors will entertain State College tonight as visitors discover new art and craft their own projects at the borough's monthly First Thursday.

SummerShow fest to bring films, fun

Performances, movies and dance parties are all on the agenda for Canyon Casting's SummerShow, which will be at the State Theatre for the next two weekends.

The Collegian Arts staff votes on this year's top picks

2008 had no lack of big name music and film releases.

More to do than watch the ball drop

Start the year off right. East Coast cities are featuring a variety of entertainment close to the New Year holiday. Quickly buy tickets, because there won't be many left as the date approaches.

Tight budgets can still afford great holiday gifts

Most college students' budgets only allow for the necessities: books, booze and the occasional late-night order of Pokey sticks. Unfortunately, the holidays can put stress on students to extend their spending and embrace the season of giving, even on a limited budget.

Gridiron rivalry a Thanksgiving staple

Football games signify an anticipated part of the holiday tradition. It is especially so for two high school football teams in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

PSU scents now available

We are Penn State -- but do we smell like Penn State?

Plenty of entertainment for under 21 students

Most students know Penn State was rated the No. 3 party school in the country by the Princeton Review this year. But what some students may not know is there is more to do here than just party. Here are some other ideas to help cure the weekend-bug legally.

Arts opportunities abundant on campus

Penn State student Alex Jones spends much of his time studying for his pre-medicine classes, yet despite his full academic schedule, he still finds time to work on shows for Thespians and even play Frisbee with its members.