When most people think of the modeling industry, their minds are immediately filled with shots of pure glamour - sparkling jewelry and glitter blinding with the pop of camera flashes, walking down the runway in only the finest of haute couture, and living life to what most can only describe as “fabulous.” But what is it like for the fledgling models who are only beginning their careers at the … [Read more...]
Abington’s food-inspired art exhibit offers a delicious display
Have you ever wondered what happens when you cross an orca whale with macaroni and cheese? M(orca)roni and Cheese of course, according to Peter Morgan, the artist behind the delectable ceramic sculptures in Penn State Abington’s current art exhibit, “(Almost) Good Enough to Eat.” As the proud creator of these pieces that each display a fusion of an animal (or toy) and a food item, Morgan delves … [Read more...]
South Asia travels to Penn State Abington
On Nov. 10, staff and students attended an event named Bollywood Night, organized by the Southeast Asian Student Association. The event was a celebration of the cultures of Southern Asia. The purpose of this event was not just to commemorate India’s cinema industry, even though the name given to the event was Bollywood. Bollywood is the informal name of India’s cinema, officially called Hindi … [Read more...]
’90s Murder Case Fascination: American television revisits cases of yesteryear
O.J. Simpson, the Menendez Brothers and JonBenet Ramsey. What do these names have in common? They’re all major murder cases from the '90s. Recently multiple TV programs have been covering these three polarizing trials and murders. After watching this major trend take America by storm, you have to ask, why the sudden fascination? The '90s murder trial trend kicked off in 2016 with … [Read more...]
Time for student art to shine
Penn State Abington students, faculty, family and friends gathered to celebrate the 2017 Bertha Lear Awards reception on Monday, April 3, during Common Break. This annual event is made possible because of an endowment by Robert and Marilyn Lear, in honor of Robert’s mother, an artist herself. The art done by Penn State Abington artists is spread throughout the art gallery, the library and … [Read more...]