Saturday, November 21, 2009

Penn State University

Police Arrest Penn State Partyers

Police already have arrested 57 students from Penn State's Altoona campus this fall. more >>

More Schools End Russell Contract

At least 7 more schools cut ties, including Michigan, Penn State, Washington, and Harvard. more >>

Roundup: Greek Organizations in Trouble

Fraternities and sororities at Miami, Penn State, DePauw are punished for various types of wrongdoing. more >>

Best Alternative Media Outlet: Onward State

It was close there at the end, but the big state school bested the underdogs from Yale. more >>

Penn State Students Protest Governor's Budget Proposal

Rendell plans to cut $20.3 million from the university and will exclude Penn State students from Tuition Relief Act. more >>

Governor to Cut Penn State Budget 6 Percent

Rendell hopes to legalize video poker for tuition relief at community colleges and some state schools. more >>

New Male Escort Service for Penn State Community

'The Gentlemen of State College' irks some city officials. more >>

Joe Paterno's Glasses Stolen

They didn't belong to the real Jo Pa but instead to a statue that sits near Penn State's stadium. more >>

Penn State Police Try to Control Rose Bowl Ticket Sale

Despite a plan to prevent students from camping out, scene quickly became "unruly." more >>

In BCS, Boston College Is Tops Academically

Northwestern, Penn State round out top three; Texas, Michigan State are among worst of football powers. more >>

Smells Like Penn State Spirit

And no, it does not necessarily smell like sweet Big 10 football victory. more >>

Penn State Sends More Acceptance Letters Early

The school has admitted 40 percent more students so far than it had at this point last year. more >>

Arson Suspected After Penn State Dorms Flooded by Sprinkler Water

The hallways “looked like the Titanic” as students evacuated Sunday night. more >>

14 Charged in October 25 Riot

10 Penn State students were cited in connection with a riot after the Nittany Lions beat Ohio State. more >>

Students Vote, Then Party for Obama

Midnight revelry sprouts on campuses in Michigan, California, D.C., Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin. more >>

Penn State Fans Cry Tears of Pepper Spray

Huge Nittany Lion win sends thousands to the streets. more >>

Former Penn State Mascots Reminisce

At homecoming, one alum recalls the time the fully costumed Nittany Lion almost drowned. more >>

Penn State Offers Healthy Eating

Organic, vegetarian, and vegan are now options, but some students just want french fries back. more >>

Joe Who? Students, Apathy, and Opinion Over Obama VP Choice

Some students care; others don't. more >>

UMass Alumni Contest the 'Amherst' Name

Some think the regional designation diminishes the school's reputation. more >>

Three Penn State Bars Face Scrutiny

City Council debates what should happen to establishments some consider a nuisance. more >>

Anti-Drinking Policies Called Futile

Penn State and Iowa students weigh in on local attempts to curb underage drinking. more >>

Penn State Freshmen Banned From Summer Greek Events

Director hopes new policy will boost real recruitment when school begins. more >>

Trail Mix: Law & Order Edition

*San Diego State University has placed six fraternities on "interim suspension" after the arrest of several members in the recent large drug bust on campus, the Daily Aztec reports.. more >>

Penn State Investigates Hate Graffiti

Campus police are trying to identify suspects before the school term ends. more >>

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