Nittany News

Phi Delt Fire Update

2009-02-26T16:07:00.001-05:00

The Collegian did put out an article confirming our initial report.

Check it out here.

Alcohol-Related Hospital Visits Increasing

2009-02-26T10:31:00.002-05:00

A Daily Collegian article chronicles the increase in both the number of alcohol-related visits to the hospital, and the increasing Blood Alcohol Content of students who are checked in at the hospital.

Over the past four years, the number of visits has nearly doubled and average BAC has increased from .23 to .25.

THON Thrives Despite Weak Economy

2009-02-26T10:29:00.002-05:00

Despite a weak nationwide economy, THON's impressive $7.5 million total this year continues the increases seen in recent years.

In the past six years, the amount of money THON has raised has more than doubled, from $3.5 million in 2004 to $7.5 million in 2009.

Full story here at the Daily Collegian.

Fire Department Responds to Phi Delt Incident

2009-02-26T10:25:00.001-05:00

At approximately 3 A.M. on Thursday morning, the State College Fire Department responded to a call from Phi Delt, a fraternity on Burrowes Street.

The nature of the incident was not immediately clear (and there is no Collegian or other local article yet), but the Fire Department was seen handling some sort of challenge.

More news to come...

Penn State Drops Russell Athletics

2009-02-23T18:24:00.003-05:00

After years of seemingly-futile protesting, a Penn State student organization finally persuaded the University to end ties with its clothing supplier, Russell Athletics.

Full Collegian story here.

THON Sets New All-Time Record

2009-02-23T18:13:00.002-05:00

The Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) broke last year's total (the previous all-time record) as the total was $7,490,133.87, shattering last year's $6,615,318.04.

Congratulations to all dancers, moralers, fundraisers, and everyone else involved.

Full Story at the Daily Collegian.

Homecoming 2009 Theme Revealed

2009-02-21T17:25:00.001-05:00

At THON earlier today, the theme for 2009's Homecoming was revealed.

The theme is "Remember the Lion Within" (...whatever that means?)

Penn State Upsets #18 Illinois

2009-02-20T10:26:00.000-05:00

In an exciting yet strangely low-scoring game, the Penn State Mens' Basketball Team beat the #18 Illinois squad at Illinois by a score of 38-33.

Full analysis of the game at the Daily Collegian.

THON Dancers Prepare for Marathon

2009-02-20T10:22:00.002-05:00

The 2009 Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) begins this evening, and dancers will endure 46 hours of dancing to promote the Four Diamonds Fund.

Read a full Collegian story on the dancers here.

On-Campus Fraternity is Officially Shut Down

2009-02-20T10:12:00.002-05:00

One of the four remaining on-campus fraternities, Beta Theta Pi (known colloquially as "Beta") has been officially shut down by their national chapter.

Members must vacate the house; a Collegian article states that they will be able to move into on-campus housing.

Full Collegian story here.

Summary of Lion's Saturday Win

2009-02-14T16:14:00.001-05:00

The Daily Collegian has posted a short writeup of the Lion's defeat of the Golden Gophers this afternoon.

Read all about the Penn State Basketball win here.

Penn State Basketball Beats Minnesota

2009-02-14T16:01:00.002-05:00

Penn State's men's basketball team defeated the Golden Gophers this afternoon by a score of 68-63.

The victory was very important as Penn State rides the tournament bubble.

ESPN's PSU central here.

Penn State Basketball Tourney Prospects Fading

2009-02-12T21:59:00.001-05:00

Due to a three game losing streak, Penn State's hopes of playing in the NCAA Tourney are waning.

Click here for a full analysis.

Penn State Students Protest Proposed Funding Cuts

2009-02-12T20:06:00.002-05:00

About 100 students gathered this past Monday to protest the proposed $20 million funding cut in the latest State budget.

Full story here, from US News & World Report

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Mens Basketball Loses Third Straight Game

2009-02-12T19:55:00.001-05:00

Penn State's Men's basketball team extended their losing streak to three as they were defeated by Purdue.

Full story here, from the Daily Collegian.

State Theatre Licensed to Serve Alcohol

2009-02-12T18:36:00.001-05:00

The State Theatre, an enduring State College landmark, has recently gained approval to sell alcoholic beverages.

Full story available here from the Daily Collegian.

Gifts to Penn State Stable Despite Recession

2009-02-12T18:34:00.003-05:00

Despite the ongoing recession, private gifts to Penn State have remained on par with previous years.

Full Article

Penn State Sends Eight Players to NFL Combine

2009-02-12T17:17:00.003-05:00

Penn State will be sending eight football players to the nfl combine. The players are:

Lydell Sargeant
A.Q. Shipley
Aaron Maybin
Derrick Williams
Maurice Evans
Deon Butler
Jordan Norwood
Gerald Cadogan

Read the full article here.

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2009-02-12T17:10:00.002-05:00

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