Opinion 2.3.12
Groundhogs and optimism
Dogs have owners, cats have staff, and Punxsutawney Phil has devotees. Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler's Knob to witness the emergence of the groundhog in a ceremony of recent Hollywood fame.
Opinion 1.31.12
IUP to welcome new president
In case you've been unconscious, or have just reached a whole new level of apathy, here's the big news out of IUP's five long weeks of winter break: We've got a new president taking over July 1.
Opinion 1.27.12
Eventually, everyone faces their own mortality. Thankfully, that day is a long way off for me, but I am facing an ending of sorts with my graduation looming over me.
If the world does end, at least people will shut up about the end of the world.
Near the top of the list of things we at The Penn would love, behind world peace, safe and affordable teleportation technology, a cupcake and self-respect, is for everyone to please shut up about the end of the world.
Opinion 12.9.11
Things to do this break
Winter break this year is somewhere in the vicinity of five weeks long. Even though it'll probably go by pretty quickly, or it will seem to have gone by quickly when we're driving back here in January, from this end it looks like stars can be born and go supernova in the time between now and then.
Opinion 12.6.11
Your health > your finals
Perhaps in the hopes that we here in the newsroom will take our own advice, we would like to say "Don't panic."
Opinion 12.2.11
In case you didn't know, IUP is currently searching for a new president.
Recently, IUP was mentioned by the Princeton Review for having some of the least happy students and poor professors.
Dear Santa...
In honor of the the holiday issue, we at The Penn would like to present a list of things that we may or may not be asking for this year. You're welcome.
Opinion 11.15.11
Be thankful by being nice
It's four days till Thanksgiving break, and we at The Penn would like to present you with the obligatory admonition to give this holiday some thought.
Opinion 11.11.11
Penn State and priorities
Needless to say, there are many lessons to be learned from the situation going on at Penn State.
Opinion 11.8.11
Students encouraged to vote in local elections
Today, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., local elections will be held in Pratt & Zink Halls.
Sasha Grey 'objectified,' not academic
Recently, IUP's The Entertainment Network (TEN) has been advertising an upcoming campus program entitled "Laser Dance Party featuring Sasha Grey."
NaNoWriMo: Get going
About a week ago we saw the beginning of a tradition that's lasted more than a decade: National Novel Writing Month
Opinion 11.4.11
I walked into a meeting with a senior administrator earlier this week, and he asked me "How are you doing?"
A firm pat on the back...
In response to recent events, in the coming weeks, the Student Government Association will start the process of compiling a comprehensive and accessible Student Bill of Rights.
Opinion 11.1.11
7 billion and looking to the future.
According to a USAToday, the world's population has hit seven billion.
Opinion 10.28.11
I had an interesting conversation with a friend several days ago about my role as SGA president. He asked me, "What qualifies as a success as president?"
Laziness? Procrastination? Good Halloween costume? Not mutually exclusive.
It's three days before Halloween. If your life is hectic - if your papers and essays have to be measured in pages written per day, not pages per week, if every weeknight is a different obligation, if free time has become a joke, and sleep a distant dream - chances are you haven't thought of a costume yet.
Opinion 10.25.11
Reaction to recent events
I react with interest to the story of the Indiana University professor who has been accused by multiple students of uttering anti-gay comments in his or her class, allegedly referring to homosexual behavior as disgusting, unnatural, and abnormal, and predicting that those who are gay will burn in Hell and will deserve such a fate.
Good things about late fall: they exist. Really. We swear.
Are you feeling the midterm slump? We certainly are.
Opinion 10.21.11
IUP has been consumed over the past several weeks by accusations of bigotry, intolerance, and outright hate.
Go out and read the news.
Where do you get your news?
Opinion 10.18.11
Have some perspective with your 'first-world problems'
You may have noticed that it's been absolutely gorgeous outside for the last few days.
Opinion 10.14.11
The Haven Project thanks IUP RAINN Day volunteers
It is with great appreciation that the Peer Educators of the Haven Project would like to recognize all of the volunteers and organizations that helped make IUP RAINN Day 2011 a success!
intolerance. It's intolerable.
Can we talk about tolerance?
Opinion 10.11.11
Call for tolerance, support honoring National Coming Out Day
Today, October 11, is National Coming Out Day-an internationally observed day to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people who disclose (sometimes for the first time) their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Do us all a favor. Don't get sick, so you don't get us sick
We hover on the precipice above cold and flu season, dreading the inevitable plunge into hacking, sniffling, wheezing misery.
Opinion 10.7.11
Kick your apathy in the face
"Occupy Wall St." and its affiliated and supporting organizations haven't been getting the best of press. When it was several dozen people getting maced in Manhattan, there was hardly any media attention
Opinion 10.4.11
Things that are not OK No. 413: Stabbings
There is a certain amount of mayhem and disorder associated with Homecoming.
Opinion 9.30.11
Dr. Luckey addresses students in honor of Homecoming
As Homecoming Weekend commences, I invite you to honor IUP's rich history by enjoying the multitude of available festivities while strengthening friendships, both old and new.
Seriously, guys. You still shouldn't punch that horse
In honor of Homecoming, we at The Penn would like to present some things that everyone on campus and in town would rather you not do, beginning with the eternal "do not punch the horse."
Opinion 9.27.11
Congratulations, Now go succeed at something else
It's almost midterm season. The seniors are thinking about grad schools, the GRE and the fact that they're graduating in about five minutes (five minutes here meaning eight months).
Opinion 9.23.11
Don't Panic.
If you haven't heard about the potential program cuts, you haven't been paying attention. You also apparently haven't read anything else in this paper.
Opinion 9.20.11
So there's this thing called the Constitution.
Here's a pop quiz. What are the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Opinion 9.16.11
Go forth and read
According to UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Institute for Statistics, 26.3% of the world's adult population is illiterate - 793.1 million people.
Opinion 9.13.11
9/11 and Arab Spring – a curious relationship?
The Penn wants YOU to tell us about your event
We at The Penn are always looking for ways to get more information to the student body, and information that is timelier and more relevant.
Opinion 9.9.11
Growing up afterwards
We are a generation partially defined by 9/11.
Opinion 8.29.11
Good-bye, summer 2011. Let's get on the welcome wagon
As 15,000 people flood back into Indiana, we at The Penn would like to take a moment to reflect on the joys of summer.
Opinion 4.29.2011
What not to do, part II: Return of the Procrastinator
Finals season is here again, and we at The Penn would like to present further examples of things you shouldn't be doing when you should be studying.
Opinion 4.19.2011
Potential cuts leave too much uncertainty
On the university website, IUP says it "is known for its high-quality, affordable education."
Opinion 4.12.2011
Volunteering: You should do it.
The sun is shining, the grass is getting greener and it's warm (at least for now). It's the perfect time to head outdoors and lend a helping hand to those who might need a little assistance in sprucing up for spring.
Opinion 4.8.2011
Awareness: the key to prevention
A Presidential Proclamation declared April 2011 to be National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
4.5.2011
Vote! Again!
It's almost Election Day! But don't get in line at Pierce or Pratt Halls, and don't contact the office of voter registration – it's not time for those elections yet.
It seems like every decade or so, someone or something tries to silence The Penn, the only independent student voice at IUP.
Opinion 4.1.2011
The Penn is mightier than the…
The Penn lives to publish another year.
Disappointed by denial
This letter is in response to Megan Guza's recent opinion piece concerning the denial of funding for the Penn from the Finance Committee.
Opinion 3.29.2011
A glimpse into the possible future
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a free press – a sentiment extended to student newspapers.
Pending the approval and adoption, the SGA minutes from March 21 at the next SGA meeting, they were unavailable to The Penn at the time of this writing.
Opinion 3.25.2011
No Sympathy
I have no sympathy for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) nor for any of the four state-related colleges in regards to their impending budgetary cuts from the taxpayers of Pennsylvania.
Call to Action
Times are tough, there is no doubt about that. We're all cutting costs and making sacrifices in one way or another.
Opinion 3.22.11
In need of some real news
Judging by the morning news, you'd be hard-pressed to know that there are political uprisings going on all over the world, or that Japan is in a severe state of emergency.
Tuition outpriced by housing
It's everyone's dream to graduate from high school and go on to college – but what some people don't know is that money is a bigger issue than they think.
Lot could use some improvement
As a student at IUP, I really enjoy this campus. It is everything a good college should be. However, the parking situation at Robertshaw is not so great.
Opinion 3.18.2011
Keeping silent could raise your tuition
Keep an eye on your tuition bill for next year. If the new Pennsylvania governor has his way, it could be headed for a steep hike.
Opinion 3.1.2011
Basketball, KCAC, all on the path to enrichment
Tonight is a big night at IUP. Both them men's and women's basketball teams will host the first round of the PSAC tournaments at Memorial Field House in what is sure to be a exciting atmosphere for both games.
Opinion 4.15.2011
Don’t be a fool
There's a reason the Easter Bunny symbolizes spring. Bunnies are pretty prolific, and spring is supposed to be the season of rebirth and new life.
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