Stylist works to change lives one wig at a time

Take one look at Russell Gutch, and you'll know he's a New Yorker. He's a charismatic, smooth-talking Italian -- collar popped, hair combed back -- with a slight accent that has The Bronx written all over it.

Freshman's casual interest turns into musical career

On his way to a party during his senior year of high school, Mike McCourt had no idea what he was about to stumble upon.

Students turn magic hobbies into success

David Clavens stood surrounded by a group of students in the lower level of the HUB-Robeson Center. Fanning out a deck, he asked each person to draw a card.

Lang balances life as Playboy model and student

A passionate Penn State football fan, Brianna Lang was disappointed when she had to miss the home game against Purdue in 2007. But to her, the opportunity to tailgate in the nude wasn't such a bad consolation prize.

Student finds happiness in daily challenges

Katie Knobloch was ready to proclaim her message to all of campus.

Beth Carey went from THON child to supporter

For Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon family relations captains, it's hard to stand out.

From sports to snow, he's in the know

If you know Penn State sports, you know Dean DeVore. If you've been to a Penn State football game since 2000, you know him. If you've been to a women's volleyball game or a men's volleyball game or a wrestling match or a men's gymnastics meet or a men's lacrosse game -- you know him.

Official follows passions in work at PSU

Mike Negra juggles jobs

It's early in the morning, and a small herd of goats is following Mike Negra. The executive director of the State Theatre and self-proclaimed "up-and-coming goat farmer" is wearing a denim shirt, a thick pair of jeans and a hunting cap straight out of "The Catcher in the Rye," and he's carrying a bucket of food that every goat really wants to get at.

Student perseveres through hardships of injury

He left the Penn State Activities Building after classes, preparing to get food. But by day's end, Penn State student Paul George was in a hospital bed, preparing for a life with a prosthetic leg.

Living with one leg

A Q&A with sophomore Paul George.

UHS doctor equally passionate about driving

After he checks sore throats, listens to heartbeats and writes prescriptions for more than 40 hours a week at Penn State University Health Services, David Garrison likes to relax by pursuing his favorite hobby -- bus driving.

One student dives into an untapped resource

Picking up a stained dark-green hat out of the Dumpster, Will Morgan decided it would work perfectly for his costume-in-the-making. With that, he put it on his head and wore it for the rest of the night.

Where whirring wheels replace squeaky sneakers

There are many familiar sounds of a basketball practice going on in the gym.

Royal Mitchell talks about playing wheelchair basketball

Q: How did you come to be at Penn State?

Desk to DJ

The Beginning, Tor McCartney

Halloween weekend invites characters to bewitch streets

Liam Reese had never been to State College or Penn State before this Halloween weekend, but from what he saw leading up to Saturday night, he was impressed.

From Emeril to Penn State

Ready ... set ... cook!

Dinner & Dessert

Recipe (courtesy of the Food Network):

Student chef reflects on his culinary journey

Q: What sparked your interest in cooking?

Unicyclist shares his campus hobby, mentors others

Riding one unicycle, holding another unicycle in front of him and toting a 5-foot unicycle behind him, Tanner Sweeney pedals from Eastview Terrace toward the Pattee and Paterno Libraries.

Benefit concert to celebrate life of Gettysburg student

From a young age, Emily Silverstein inspired everyone around her with her kindness and compassion.

Check out what local music promoters have to say about the State College music scene and its future.

This has been a busy year for State College's music scene.

Fashion tips for snagging an internship

Students applying for internships know how tough it can be to land one, but at least they can get one thing right when attending interviews: the look.

For the Gory

Michael Vollero is part of a team halfway through shooting a feature film -- festering with zombies and disease -- in 30 locations and with 60 actors.

The organic scene at college campuses

Jen Krise is used to eating organic.

A look inside the HRIM kitchen

Paul Olmo

City Lights, other music stores wary of future

After years of service to State College's music scene, City Lights Records store owner Greg Gabbard said he is wary of the year to come.

Listening on the go, at home

Something looked suspicious to professor Russell Frank earlier this semester in his news media ethics class.

'24' gets on board with environmentally friendly technologies

The TV industry has made its first steps into the green community. Even Fox's hit show 24 is getting in on the action.