<![CDATA[The Penn - Accent RSS]]> http://www.thepenn.org/se/the-penn-accent-rss-1.315 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:30:46 -0400 en <![CDATA[Finals week provides places to study on, around campus]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/finals-week-provides-places-to-study-on-around-campus-1.1436498

By: Keith Vislay Staff Writer K.D.Vislay@iup.edu



Looks like it’s time to break out the old, trusty notebook, handouts and your textbook, then start the oh-so-enjoyable undertaking that is studying. But where should you d...

]]> 1.1436498 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:05:36 -0400 <![CDATA[Mind-enhancing music can result in efficient studying]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/mind-enhancing-music-can-result-in-efficient-studying-1.1436492

By: Amber Grady Staff Writer A.N.Grady@iup.edu


The time has come to study for finals. But you’re having trou­ble finding the focus you need to begin studying. Or maybe you’re still sleep-deprived from the week...

]]> 1.1436492 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:58:52 -0400 <![CDATA[Survive finals week with handy study tips]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/survive-finals-week-with-handy-study-tips-1.1436489

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi Staff Writer M.I.Aljayyousi@iup.edu


It is almost finals week, and every student feels overwhelmed, especially after a long semester of classes, labs and projects. Obviously, it’s a stressful time, and one o...

]]> 1.1436489 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:56:30 -0400 <![CDATA[Ebony & Ivory fashion show conquers catwalk, lights up runway]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/ebony-ivory-fashion-show-conquers-catwalk-lights-up-runway-1.1429787

By: Jaleesa Taylor, Contributing Writer, J.A.Taylor2@iup.edu



Even though the Grammy -themed fashion show was delayed for about 35 minutes, it did not stop anyone from conquering the catwalk. ...

]]> 1.1429787 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:17:12 -0400 <![CDATA[IUP Planetarium presents '400 Years of the Telescope']]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/iup-planetarium-presents-400-years-of-the-telescope-1.1429784

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi, Staff Writer, M.I.Aljayyousi@iup.edu



The IUP Planetarium offered a free show of the stars Thursday evening. IUP geoscience professor, Ken Coles, presented 400 Years of the Telescope....

]]> 1.1429784 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:14:47 -0400 <![CDATA['Glitz and Glamour 2': The Fashionable Retake]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/glitz-and-glamour-2-the-fashionable-retake-1.1391488

By: The Penn Staff, The-Penn@iup.edu


IUP students and professional drag queens alike participated in an entertaining variety show featuring dances and fashion at the HUB Ohio Room April 16. ]]> 1.1391488 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:50:39 -0400 <![CDATA[Miss IUP pageant holds first informational meeting, accepts applications]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/miss-iup-pageant-holds-first-informational-meeting-accepts-applications-1.1391486

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi, Staff Writer, M.I.Aljayyousi@iup.edu


Alpha Sigma Tau’s Miss IUP scholarship pageant has started. The winner will be crowned in fall 2010 and will receive a $500 scholarship.  ...

]]> 1.1391486 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:49:29 -0400 <![CDATA[Shoe company pairs runners with dream shoes]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/shoe-company-pairs-runners-with-dream-shoes-1.1391482

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi, Staff Writer, M.I.Aljayyousi@iup.edu



The Gingerbreadman Running Co., 714 Philadelphia St. is a new company for running shoes, accessories, and technical apparel, co-founded and co-owned by Matt Gaudet, a recent IUP gradua...

]]> 1.1391482 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:48:06 -0400 <![CDATA['30 Types of Coffee' keeps audience perky with intimacy]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/30-types-of-coffee-keeps-audience-perky-with-intimacy-1.1373035

By: Sarah Morrow, Senior Staff Writer, S.E.Morrow@iup.edu


This past weekend, Waller Hall’s Studio Theater featured another Directing Studio production: 30 Types of Coffee. ...

]]> 1.1373035 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:18:48 -0400 <![CDATA[Earth Day celebrates nature for 40 years, counting]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/earth-day-celebrates-nature-for-40-years-counting-1.1373034

By: Keith Vislay, Staff Writer, K.D.Vislay@iup.edu


Every year on April 22, everybody turns a little green. No, it’s not National Motion Sickness Day, but that’s close: It’s Earth Day. ...

]]> 1.1373034 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:16:54 -0400 <![CDATA[Glitz and Glamour lights up stage once again, makes bold statement]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/glitz-and-glamour-lights-up-stage-once-again-makes-bold-statement-1.1373032

By: Sean Bracken, News Editor, S.M.Bracken@iup.edu



Students and professional drag queens made a fashion statement Friday at the Glitz and Glamour Drag Show in front of a jam-packed audience.   ...

]]> 1.1373032 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:14:45 -0400 <![CDATA[IUP student plans service trip to Jamaica to assists those in need]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/iup-student-plans-service-trip-to-jamaica-to-assists-those-in-need-1.1346748

By: Amber Grady, Staff Writer, A.N.Grady@iup.edu



While other students soak up the sun on beach vacations this summer, Kylie Boskey (junior, interior design) will be in Jamaica tutoring children at a summer camp and building ne...

]]> 1.1346748 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:07:09 -0400 <![CDATA[Resume tips benefit college, graduates for real world experience]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/resume-tips-benefit-college-graduates-for-real-world-experience-1.1346746

By: Marissa Young, Staff Writer, M.E.Young@iup.edu



Every semester, many students graduate from IUP to enter the work force. What helps them obtain a career-related job?...

]]> 1.1346746 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:02:02 -0400 <![CDATA[Theater by the Grove provides night of laughter, excitement]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/theater-by-the-grove-provides-night-of-laughter-excitement-1.1346744

By: Sarah Morrow, Senior Staff Writer, S.E.Morrow@iup.edu


The final Theater by the Grove mainstage show for this season, “A Servant of Two Masters,” pre­miered Thursday night to a delight­ed audience. ...

]]> 1.1346744 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:59:35 -0400 <![CDATA[Gamma Sigma Sigma to 'Walk It Out for Infants' at Miller Stadium]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/gamma-sigma-sigma-to-walk-it-out-for-infants-at-miller-stadium-1.1346741

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi, Staff Writer, M.I.Aljayyousi@iup.edu

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Walk it Out For Infants will be held Sunday at IUP’s Miller Stadium. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...

]]> 1.1346741 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:52:50 -0400 <![CDATA[Dance-a-thon to Help Raise Money for New Animal Shelter]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/dance-a-thon-to-help-raise-money-for-new-animal-shelter-1.1339258

By: Amber Grady


Indiana County Humane Society and the IUP communications media department will host a fundraising dance-a-thon at Memorial Field House on Friday, April 23, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m....

]]> 1.1339258 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:56:23 -0400 <![CDATA[Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble perform]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/jazz-band-and-jazz-ensemble-perform-1.1339257

By: Mohammad Aljayyousi, staff writer


The IUP Jazz Ensemble and IUP Jazz Band performed Saturday at Fisher Auditorium to a music-loving audience that brought together the IUP community with the local community....

]]> 1.1339257 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:55:13 -0400 <![CDATA[Spring blossoms, provides more activities for students]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/spring-blossoms-provides-more-activities-for-students-1.1339255

By: Jazminn Jones, Life & Style Editor, J.V.Jones@iup.edu


Spring is approaching on campus. The birds are chirping, the leaves are getting their color back and the num­ber of events has increased for stu­dents....

]]> 1.1339255 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:51:37 -0400 <![CDATA[Spring cleaning creates clean, new look]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/spring-cleaning-creates-clean-new-look-1.1339254

By: Jazminn Jones, Life & Style Editor, J.V.Jones@iup.edu


Is the clutter in the closet begin­ning to be too much to handle? Is the mesh of winter clothes clashing with space for the new tank tops and skirts that have been far out of reach due to the cold weather?...

]]> 1.1339254 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:49:32 -0400 <![CDATA[Take advantage of local parks, trails for spring]]> http://www.thepenn.org/l-s/take-advantage-of-local-parks-trails-for-spring-1.1339251

By: Heather Blake Editor in Chief H.E.Blake@iup.edu



Now that spring is here in full force, it’s the perfect time to break out those bikes (or break in your sneakers) and take in the beauty of nature around Western Pennsylva...

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