Monthly Archives: September 2012

Passion: Let’s Talk THON

Do you like to dance? How do you feel about noise, an abundance of fun, and a weekend without sleep? Please tell me you’ve heard about THON then! THON is easily the most publicized event on the Penn State campus. … Continue reading

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Hello Hillel!

Have you checked your mailbox yet? Those who have should recognize the organization Hillel. This is the jewish community on campus. You might be thinking, “I’m not jewish, why would they send me a flyer for an organization like this?” … Continue reading

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RCL: One Globe, One Goal

Penn State offers a wealth of opportunity for undergraduates. No matter what background you come from or what extracurricular activities interest you, Penn State has something for everyone. Global Brigades is just one of the many service clubs at Penn … Continue reading

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Say What?

The students who spoke today all had a diverse amount of topics. I was very impressed by the different time periods and topics that were addressed. Jackie Krevitz presented on Hope for Haiti, an organization that is related to my … Continue reading

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Passion: Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL?!

Four months ago I nearly cried during Penn State football ticket sales. Because I wasn’t home, I had no access to a computer. I attempted to order tickets on my iPhone. Fail. I tried ceaselessly for twenty minutes switching from … Continue reading

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RCL: Proud to Support Penn State Academics

  Anyone who has attended Penn State, lives in Pennsylvania, or has tuned into ESPN this year, knows of the scandal that tarnished this University. One small mistake impacted an entire network of people. However, people have spent the past … Continue reading

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WIP: Students Shine During Speeches

I think we should all give a big shout out to the students who delivered their speeches today. These select students had no prior experience or other people with which to base their techniques off. Honestly, I think everyone did … Continue reading

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St-st-st-st-stuttering

This week we are delivering speeches in class. GULP. For as incredibly outgoing and friendly as I am, one would think that I would be much better at addressing an audience. Wrong. Like many high achieving individuals, I tend to … Continue reading

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WIP: We Are the World

In 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti. A series of relief efforts were organized to aid the struggling country. One of the most memorable and effective ad campaigns was the production of the “We Are the World” music video. This … Continue reading

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Not Your Typical Freshman Fifteen

What are you passionate about? It’s not as easy a question to answer as one might think. I have always struggled with this question. As a young girl and enthusiastic student I was involved in EVERYTHING. It just so happened … Continue reading

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