From a darkness to the light: Former Penn State Altoona student speaks on overcoming addiction
By Stefan Trifunovic The loss of his best friend on May 5, 2015, was the start of a hard battle for William Stotler Jr, a former student at Penn State Altoona. “That was the day my drug use started. I didn’t want to feel anything at all,” Stotler said., describing how...
Sensory Study Room at Penn State Altoona
By Sophie Replogle The Sensory Study Room in the Eiche Library on campus is a space for students to spend solo time focusing on their studies in a comfortable and unique environment. Cori L Biddle, a student engagement and outreach librarian in Eiche Library, shared...
Israel and Palestine on Campus
By Stefan Trifunovic On Oct. 7, the militant group Hamas representing Palestine entered Israel, which flung the countries into a raging war that has been brewing for the last decade. The conflict takes place in a small region along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea...
Seen on campus, Bible study
Seen on Campus: Poetry reading
SNAP & Active Minds Hold “Let’s Get Slimey”
2nd Annual Soup, Sandwiches, and Crafts a Sweeping Success
CAB Bingo Night Amasses Over 100 Students
Family Weekend at Penn State Altoona
By Stefan Trifunovic Family weekend at Penn State Altoona always brings a sense of home to the students and families that attend. This gives the parents of the students a glimpse into what college life is for their kids. With a list of events and activities, the...
Hugs for Hounds “Howloween Edition” a gets “Pawsitive” Attendance
Multimedia
Remembering one of our own
A look back in photos from the past year on campus
Photo by Aileen Romero-Reyes Penn State Altoona's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging starts the school year strong by having students draw with chalk on a sidewalk on campus on Oct. 11. Photo by Aileen Romero-Reyes Second-year criminology major...
Campus Pep Band class rehearses “Eye of the Tiger”
Photo by: Bailey McDonnell Ethan Ruth plays the snare Thursday evening in the Hawthorn building. Josh Hillard, who is the instructor of the Pep band getting them ready as they perform for all sporting events that take place in the Steven A. Adler Athletic Complex....
Friendsgiving 2023
During the last week of classes before Thanksgiving break, the Campus Activities Board and Global Programs hosted Friendsgiving for students on Wednesday in Harry E. Slep Student Center. More than 100 people attended the event for dinner, trivia and camaraderie. Photo...
Best of campus fall foliage photo contest!
Campus Concerts
The Classical Concert Club
What is the Classical Concert Club? The Classical Concert Club (CCC) is a student-run organization that gives students the opportunity to hear classical music both in Club meetings and by attending live performances. The Club has existed for 12 years with students of...
Professor Hobbies: Amir Marvasti
By Staff Writer Rivka Wolin I had the pleasure of speaking to Amir Marvasti, a Professor of Sociology at Penn State Altoona, about his hobby of photography. A native of Tehran, Iran, Amir immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 in 1983 to escape being drafted...
Dauntless
Dauntless takes place in a fantasy setting, where a cataclysmic even has torn the world apart, releasing monstrous creatures know as behemoths that pray on the surviving humans. Players take on the role of slayers to take down behemoths, collecting loot that...
Juice WRLD Reaches 1 Billion Streams On Every Album, Ranking His Best Ever Albums
By Staff Writer: Adhithya/AR Whether you listen to Juice WRLD or not, it's undeniable he was one of the most influential artists in the world until his tragic death in 2019. Even though he has passed on, his legacy lives on through his released music and all his...