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Penn State announced its coronavirus operation plans for the fall on Aug. 3 during a virtual town hall meeting. Among the plans announced, university officials said Penn State will not
To promote messages of inclusion, diversity and respect, the University Park Undergraduate Association will lead an âEvery Person Belongs Hereâ banner campaign for the fall semester. According to Penn State News, UPUA will hang 90 banners along sidewalks and campus walkways beginning in August. The âEvery Person Belongs Hereâ campaign stems from the âYou Are Welcome Hereâ banner initiative, which started as a collaboration between the State College borough and UPUA years prior. Lexy Pathickal, the former UPUA vice president, said the previous âYou Are We...
Mexican fast food chain El Jefeâs Taqueria is coming to downtown State College, according to a sign on its door. The restaurant will open under the HERE State College apartment complex on Calder Way, but the exact date is yet to be announced. Serving a variety of Mexican-style foods, El Jefeâs will feature chips with salsa, queso and guacamole, chimichangas, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, fajita bowls, salads and soups. Most items will be under $10, according to its website. El Jefeâs in State College will be the fifth chain location, joining other stores in Bethlehem, Pennsylvani...
Penn State spring 2021 commencement ceremonies are right around the corner, and looking ahead at the weather for this weekend, itâs looking rainy. On Friday, May 7, there is a 72% chance for rain, according to Accuweather. The temperature is predicted to be 52 during the day and 38 at night. Saturday, May 8 brings about a sunnier day with less cloud cover and a lower precipitation chance of 46%, according to Accuweather. The temperature is set to reach 55 during the day and cool down to 34 by nighttime. Showers and a high chance of rain will occur on Sunday May 9, according to Accuweathe...
As the University Park Undergraduate Association begins the new semester, many of its members are preparing to pursue large goals and tackle broad issues to bring change to Penn State.