By Rivka Wolin Staff Writer Almost all students at Penn State Altoona know that Port Sky is the dining hall here on campus. However, many don’t know how to make Port Sky fit into their dietary needs. Whether a student has a food sensitivity or allergy, or they are not including some foods for a … Continue reading Dining in: What Port Sky is Cooking up to Fit Student’s Dietary Needs!
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By Rivka Wolin Staff Writer Almost all students at Penn State Altoona know that Port Sky is the dining hall here on campus. However, many don’t know how to make Port Sky fit into their dietary needs. Whether a student has a food sensitivity or allergy, or they are not including some foods for a … Continue reading Dining in: What Port Sky is Cooking up to Fit Student’s Dietary Needs!
Remembering a National Tragedy: Flight 93
By Staff Writer Carmen Dyer-Glaser On September 22, 2022, I had the privilege of visiting Flight 93 National Memorial with my English Honors class. We, as the new generation, must take on the responsibility of educating ourselves and keeping these stories alive for the generations that come after us. In 2001 on September 11th, four commercial … Continue reading Remembering a National Tragedy: Flight 93
Penn State Triumphant Second Year in a Row Against Auburn
Eve Ergler Staff Writer Last Saturday, Penn State traveled to Auburn University to face off with the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game ended with Penn State’s dominating (41-12) victory similar to the last game with Ohio University (46-10). Highlights for this game include True Freshman Nick Singleton scoring twice with 54 … Continue reading Penn State Triumphant Second Year in a Row Against Auburn
Penn State Victorious in First Home Game against Ohio University
Eve Ergler Staff Writer Penn State held their home opener last Saturday with a 46-10 thrashing of Ohio University in front of 107,306 fans on a beautiful afternoon at Beaver Stadium. The win was highlighted by three long runs of 70, 48, and 44 yards by true freshman Nick Singleton, and two of which went … Continue reading Penn State Victorious in First Home Game against Ohio University
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New Clubs on Campus: Outdoor Adventure Club
By Rivka Wolin Staff Writer During the Fall semester of 2021 a few students became inspired to create new organizations and clubs to share their unique interests. In the Spring they began working to bring these organizations and clubs to life. One of these clubs is the Outdoor Adventure Club or the OAC. The Outdoor … Continue reading New Clubs on Campus: Outdoor Adventure Club
Students and staff rally to protest budget cuts, staff layoffs
Staff Writers: Allison Schroeder, Alison Patton and Rivka Wolin The Integrative Arts program at Penn State Altoona held a dance-in and rally to save the arts Monday April 25, 2022, in response to budget cuts. Penn State Altoona faculty members claim that the school is cutting the integrative arts program altogether. However, the process … Continue reading Students and staff rally to protest budget cuts, staff layoffs
The cultural significance that Nirvana has in shaping today’s world
Staff writer: Eve Ergler Nirvana was a grunge style rock band that produced music from the late 80’s into the mid 90’s which concluded due to the tragic death of Kurt Cobain 28 years ago. The band consisted of front man, Kurt Cobain, bassist, Krist Novoselic, and drummer, Dave Growl. With the anniversary of Kurt … Continue reading The cultural significance that Nirvana has in shaping today’s world
Close to Campus Hiking Spots
Staff Writer Alison Patton The one thing I love most about Pennsylvania is the mountains and the adventurous trips up them. The more winter turns into spring, the more I want to explore the looming mountains around the Penn State Altoona campus. I have complied some close-to-campus hikes ranging from five minutes to forty … Continue reading Close to Campus Hiking Spots
What is on a Seder plate?
Passover starts this evening at sundown, in Altoona time that is 7:53pm! What better way to celebrate the Exodus from Egypt then a run-down of Seder plate. These items have made their way into the traditions of many Jews around the world. Lets begin with the classics! Salt water Or Vinegar Salt water or Vinegar … Continue reading What is on a Seder plate?