by Lauren Ansell A student can lessen their tuition when discussing different options over a series of conversations such as study abroad, internships, work-study, scholarships, and university grants. Over the course of multiple conversations can lessen the cost of a student’s tuition when being offered study abroad, internships, work-study, scholarships, and university grants. … Continue reading Free Money for Academic Experiences
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A receptive audience makes for a great performance
by Lauren Ansell A performer is as accomplished as his audience is impressed. Farmer performed at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the Pond View Lounge, within Slep Student Center. Farmer is singer and guitarist, who performed a lyrical inspiration that is gauged by “things from the news, sometimes struggles from others, sometimes struggles I’m … Continue reading A receptive audience makes for a great performance
Why didn’t you vote?
by Lauren Ansell “I wasn’t able to go home in time to vote. And I didn’t know I needed to get an absentee ballot before the deadline.” Micah Brinker Nursing Freshman Lockhaven, Pa. “I haven’t registered yet bc I didn’t turn 18 until February.” Devin Callahan Mechanical engineering Freshman Fort Bragg, … Continue reading Why didn’t you vote?
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
by Lauren Ansell “Pillsbury bread.” Jacob Stolarski Aerospace Engineer Freshman Altoona, Pa. “Grape salad.” Madison Rhoads Psychology Junior Middletown, Pa. “Corn bread with cranberry sauce.” Justin Bhalla Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Junior Princeton, N.J. “Mashed potatoes.” Kyle Whiteman Cyber Security Freshman Northampton, Pa. “Ham.” Alex Hite … Continue reading What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Hit that snooze button one more time
by Lauren Ansell The link below, Why those sleepless nights could increase your Alzheimer’s risk, documents the critical effects of sleep deprivation in September of 2018 by the Genetic Literacy Project. The Genetic Literacy Project “is to aid the public, media and policymakers in understanding the science and societal implications of human and agricultural genetic … Continue reading Hit that snooze button one more time
How to vote when living away from home
The mid-term election on Nov. 6 could change the United States. Elected positions in the U.S. House of Representatives and some United States Senate seats will be filled by voters. People around campus, specifically Penn State Altoona’s Student Government Association, have been encouraging students to vote for their preferred politician. But what if an out-of-state … Continue reading How to vote when living away from home
What’s your favorite scary movie?
Karleigh Foltz Hocus Pocus Freshman Nursing Ridley, PA Natalee Buckley HalloweenTown Freshman Elementary Education Cassville, PA Donald Shirk Saw (2004) Sophomore Economics Colver, PA Ben Feathers Pan’s Labyrinth Sophomore Animal Science Johnstown, PA Alexa Euceda Babadook … Continue reading What’s your favorite scary movie?
The truth behind the mold
by Lauren Ansell Penn State Altoona has four residence halls, Oak, Maple, Spruce, and the newest building, Cedar, has recently come into contact with mold. This is the only building built in the 1990s, and it is a fair question whether the original architectural design is the cause for this apparent mold outbreak. This … Continue reading The truth behind the mold
Spring Valley Fair
Recently Blair County Spring Valley Fair hosted its annual Spring Valley Fair. Local festivals and fairs surrounding Altoona offer a hometown feeling for students from agriculture backgrounds. And introduce a new sense of fun for students from an urban setting. This fair greeted its attendees with a volunteer tractor chauffeur to transport people from the … Continue reading Spring Valley Fair
The artists of the Ivyside Juried Exhibition
The Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts building at Penn State Altoona hosted two artists to showcase their art to students during the afternoon of Sept. 12. The two artists that volunteered their work and time that night were Ryan Schroeder, creator of “Changed Places”, and Nicole Czapinski, creator of “lacuna.” The two artistes … Continue reading The artists of the Ivyside Juried Exhibition