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NPR Special Report Tonight on WPSU-FM

Posted by Kristine A. on 02/25 at 10:52 AM

Join us this evening at 7:00 for a special report on Heath Care from NPR News.  Today President Obama holds a meeting of elected officials and representatives of the healthcare community.  They’ll discuss how to proceed with overhauling the nation’s healthcare system.  We’ll hear an hour-long special report on that meeting from NPR News this evening at 7:00, here on WPSU.

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Best Bets - Week of 2/22/10

Posted by Greg Petersen on 02/22 at 09:53 AM

Being a Penn State RA and The Amelia Earhart Story

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In The Attic: Koji and Like Wild Acoustic Set and Open Mic

Posted by Charlee Redman on 02/20 at 10:35 AM

On February 25th, the upper lobby of the State Theatre will be filled with the sounds of acoustic guitars and original music. Local artist Koji and Lancaster-based singer/songwriter Like Wild (Patrick Hatt) will play following an open mic. The event, hosted by The Asylum, will be in an intimate setting, allowing local musicians the opportunity to showcase their talent.

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Our Town: Johnstown is underway!

Posted by Bianca Barr on 02/18 at 02:34 PM

Three WPSU staffers traveled to Johnstown Wednesday for the kickoff meeting of Our Town: Johnstown!

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THON Music

Posted by Carly Mallenbaum on 02/18 at 01:43 AM

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a while, you probably know that THON, the 46-hour dance maraTHON in which Penn State dancers stay on their feet to raise money to for children with cancer (watch if you’re clueless) is this weekend.

Considering it’s meant to be a weekend-long dance party, there is constant music playing at THON.  DJ Larry Moore spins most of the tunes, but there is also a bunch of LIVE MUSIC.  Even if you don’t have a specific THON child or a PSU dancer to support it’s worth going to the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend to take in the crazy-awesome THON scene and check out the bands.  Though I can’t tell you when they play (at THON you’re not ever supposed to talk about what time it is), here is a rundown of who will be performing:

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Flogging Molly to Bring Celtic Romp to Penn State on 3/3

Posted by Charlee Redman on 02/17 at 04:00 PM

The boisterous Celtic-punk band will play a sold out show at Penn State’s Alumni Hall on March 3rd, marking an early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Flogging Molly is currently on their 6th Annual Green 17 Tour with Scythian, a band that manages to sound simultaneously Irish, Eastern European, and even a little bluegrass at times.

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Best Bets - Week of 2/15/10

Posted by Greg Petersen on 02/15 at 10:09 AM

A Presidential Profile and a Fascinating Interview ...

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TODAY: Governor Talks on Budget

Posted by Cynthia B on 02/09 at 10:12 AM

At 10:30 today, Governor Ed Rendell will unveil his budget goals for the 2010-11 fiscal year in an address to a joint session of the General Assembly.  You can hear the Governor speak, live , on the web.  According to the Governor’s office, you can hear his address online, starting at 10:30 AM,  at http://www.pa.gov  OR http://t.lt01.net/m/28aGd-NDRBpOkE8TOSe7OKFvt7gnWFqoLOzN_1Wlwb7Xx_h20Q

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Best Bets - Week of 2/8/10

Posted by Greg Petersen on 02/08 at 04:39 PM

Blueprints and Genealogy Highlight the Week ...

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Noontime Concert Series at the HUB

Posted by Carly Mallenbaum on 02/07 at 11:53 PM

Every Friday of this month, the Student Programming Association will be sponsoring (with the help of your Student Activities Fees) noontime concerts.  The shows are FREE and on the first floor lounge of the HUB (above the sushi place).  The concert has a laid-back vibe: there are about 40 comfy chairs set up and the band is right in front of the seats (not on an elevated stage).  The music from the band plays throughout the HUB, so you can listen a bit before you commit to sitting upstairs.  I recommend you grab lunch, grab a friend, grab a chair and listen to some pretty decent live music.

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