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...]
FLASHBACK: Joseph Pulitzer, the Journalistic Genius
Joseph Pulitzer was an American newspaper editor and publisher who helped establish the pattern of the modern newspaper. In his time he was one of the most powerful journalists in the United States (Encyclopedia Britannica). The Pulitzer Prizes, which are awards for achievement in American journalism, music or literature, the most prestigious awards for journalists, are named after … [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...]
ON THE BALL: Super Bowl Hangover
Another Eagles season has come and gone, but this ending is a little different. It's not as sour, it's not as heartbreaking, it's not as crushing to endure. After most disappointing seasons, the city of Philadelphia can be described as a desolate and gloomy place to be. Not this time. The Philadelphia Eagles finished 9-7, finding a way to sneak into the playoffs after a roller coaster season. … [Read more...]
Humans of Penn State Abington
As the fall semester comes to an end, Penn State Abington likes to recognizes its students who stand out by showing enthusiasm and are active on campus Kellina Djanfa Wanteu is one of those students. Kellina is a sophomore who's studying journalism and minoring in business. She is originally from Cameroon, but lives in Maryland. When asked about the Student Philanthropy Council that she is … [Read more...]