Penn State Abington boasts a variety of different students coming from different backgrounds from across the globe. Today we had the opportunity to speak with Wardah Ibrahim, who came all the way from Ramallah, Palestine. She educated us on her hometown and religion and how it shaped her into the person she is today. Wardah was born in Philadelphia. At the age of 8, she moved to Palestine for … [Read more...]
Michael Jackson shunned after release of HBO documentary
“Just beat it, beat it, no one wants to be defeated… Showin' how funky and strong is your fight, It doesn't matter who's wrong or right.” Most of you probably recognize these popular lyrics from Michael Jackson’s song “Beat It.” Jackson, also known as the “King of Pop,” was a talented musician with many accomplishments, including having won eight Grammys in just one night in 1984. But … [Read more...]
HOMETOWNS: 7,000 Miles from Home
Behind every student attending Penn State Abington lies a diverse array of backgrounds. But no matter where you are from or how you are shaped, we find ourselves in the same place. Penn State Abington is proud to hold students from 31 states and 27 countries. One student, Sana Mian, has a particularly interesting home country: Pakistan. Sana gives us a peek into her life from back … [Read more...]