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Updated September 2, 2010 4:50 AM
Students swarmed the HUB-Robeson Center Wednesday and purchased more than 2,000 student tickets for rapper T.I.'s Sept. 24 concert.
Updated September 1, 2010 4:52 AM
Legendary ska band Reel Big Fish is coming to State College -- and the Student Programming Association (SPA) is hoping the show will sell out.
Fall television premieres kick off tonight, and students and faculty say they're ready to tune in.
Updated August 31, 2010 4:08 PM
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Even in the happiest of valleys, it's hard to resist the temptation of the nearest fast food restaurant when you need a quick meal.
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We saw many "pieces of art" come down the red carpet on Sunday at the Emmys, but I have a hard time calling them that.
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This book made me laugh out loud on the bus. Enough said.
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Katy Perry is living the dream.
Cultural Conversations wants to start a dialogue about the elephant in the room.
Updated August 30, 2010 4:59 AM
Recent energy conservation efforts and building renovations have forced student performing arts groups out of their usual venues -- and members say Penn State needs to help them find new performance spaces.
The 650-person crowd in HUB-Alumni Hall erupted in chants of "We want MMMBop" before Hanson took the stage Saturday night for a free concert.
Between the Student Book Store and The Saloon on Sunday, local band Mindspine introduced its newest band members -- a beer keg and baseball bat.
In Shakespeare's times, men played the role of female characters. In Nittany Valley Shakespeare Company's times, women play the role of male characters.
Updated August 27, 2010 4:54 AM
State College Shakespeare fans have the opportunity to see one of the Bard of Avon's plays for free this weekend.
Penn State acting professor Jane Ridley said those at Penn State's School of Theatre always knew Ty Burrell was "special."
If you want your chance to see the Eagles in concert, tickets go on sale Monday -- but at a hefty price.
Updated August 26, 2010 4:59 AM
Chatter and laughter quickly filled the Paul Robeson Cultural Center's Heritage Hall on Wednesday night as students piled in to see magician Justin Kredible perform.
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Al Brulo (senior-civil engineering) interacts with magician Justin Kredible during his show on Wednesday night in Heritage Hall. Kredible performed Wednesday night, mixing his magic with comedy to target his show to a college-aged audience.
Updated August 24, 2010 4:59 AM
The Eagles have conquered the music charts since the 1970's. Now it's time for them to conquer State College.
Pollock Commons is about to go under the knife.
Updated August 23, 2010 4:59 AM
If you've never seen a Jewish orthodox reggae rapper, now is your chance.
For many Americans, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is responsible for changing the way they view their nation's history.
Updated August 6, 2010 5:18 PM
Let's fact it -- getting new gear for a new school year is of up-most importance for many. Updated 5:18 PM
Mike Super won't be donning a tuxedo when he performs at Penn State this week, and his audience won't find ominous techno music, serious facial expressions or the "scarf up a sleeve" trick when he takes the stage. Updated 5:03 PM
The Beatles will take the stage once again. Updated 4:31 PM
Though the last drive-in theater in the State College area has closed, one place still remains where people can see movies outside. Updated 2:40 PM
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"Every Last One" will keep you intrigued until the very last page.
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Bumpits? Check. Hot tub? Check. Gym, tanning, and laundry? Check.
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It is October 21 in the small Maine town of Chester's Mill. The sky is clear on a beautiful autumn day with a small private plane flying above the townspeople below.
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I was prepared for the waterworks.
Updated August 2, 2010 12:53 PM
Get ready to jam. Updated 12:53 PM
The façade of an old, blue house sits on the side of the stage. In the center, the stage is decorated with sparse furniture of Stella Kowalski's two-roomed house.
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