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I first learned about cognitive dissonance in an undergrad psych class. It’s the feeling of discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs. The concept resonated so strongly with my musical background that I could almost hear it, as if...
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Franklin One day more. Another day until we know, How Penn State football will start the show; This team we’ve always known and loved, Will beat Temple and rise above, One day more. Hackenberg I’ve practiced hard all year long....
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I know that I could have done more before today. I could have skipped that cookie, read that book, worked out more, took better care of my teeth or whatever else I typically regret. There are bigger life events that...
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By Fran Fisher I’m not certain where the “chipmunk” label for the oval shape lion emblem (logo) came from. I think it came out of the alumni office when Bill Rothwell was the Executive Director. I do remember he was...
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Nothing signifies the beginning of summer in Happy Valley more than frequent trips to Penn State’s Berkey Creamery. Ice cream lovers and Penn State fans, of which I am both, were delighted to learn in May that longtime Penn State...
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Many people know Matt Freeman, Penn State’s feature twirler for the past four football seasons, for his daring fire baton stunts, his positive impact on the Penn State community and his impression on twirlers throughout Pennsylvania. What many people may...
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With scheduling for the fall semester well underway, students are looking to the official Penn State course listing to select their next round of classes. It can be somewhat difficult finding five or six classes that will provide you with...
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As students pass him, they give the occasional awkward glance in his direction. Most of them go on their way wondering what he could possibly be yelling about this time. A select few, his “regulars” as he refers to them,...
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When I was a little Penn State freshman, I met a big sophomore who was going to be a dancer in the dance marathon. He told me I should come say hi. This is what I imagined in my head:...