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'Super Size Me' director to speak at Eisenhower Auditorium

9/26/05

Morgan Spurlock, the Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker behind "Supersize Me," will speak at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of an event sponsored by the Penn State Student Nutrition Association. Preceding Spurlock, a nutrition and health exhibit presented by students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences will start at 7 p.m. Spurlock, known for infusing his insightful work with a dose of humor, won the Best Director prize among documentary entries at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for his film "Super Size Me," which tracked his 30-day diet of nothing but fast-food fare. The film also received an Academy Award nomination, and earlier this year Spurlock authored the book "Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America." Admission to the event is free but tickets are required.

Vote for winning touchdown catch as nation's 'Game Changing Performance'

9/26/05

The dramatic 36-yard touchdown pass from Penn State senior quarterback Michael Robinson to freshman wideout Derrick Williams with 51 seconds to play at Northwestern is one of four candidates for the "Pontiac Game Changing Performance" of the week, a poll conducted by ESPN benefiting a school's scholarship fund. With the Nittany Lions trailing, 29-27, Robinson tossed the ball to Williams, who made the catch near the 5-yard line, stopped and ducked to avoid a defender and dashed into the end zone with his first collegiate touchdown and the decisive points in Penn State's thrilling 34-29 victory. This week's winning performance will be announced at halftime of ESPN's Thursday night college football telecast, with the winning institution receiving a $5,000 contribution from Pontiac to the school's general scholarship fund.
Fans wishing to vote for Williams' game-winning catch may do so until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday at: http://r.espn.go.com/espn/contests/05GameChangingPerformance online.
Read the full story, including ticket information for this weekend's home football clash between unbeatens Penn State and Minnesota, at http://live.psu.edu/story/13677

Napster available free to off-campus students

9/23/05

The Penn State Napster music service offers Penn State students -- living both on and off campus at all Penn State locations -- about 1.5 million tracks to download or stream for free. Students also can purchase permanent downloads for 99 cents each. Both on- and off-campus students get Napster's premium service, and all of the features included in it, at no cost. Once registered, students can access their Napster accounts from on- or off-campus locations. For more information or to register, go to the Penn State Napster Web site at http://www.napster.psu.edu/

Penn State in semifinals of best tailgating schools poll; vote now

9/23/05

Thanks to the support of the Nittany Lion nation, Penn State defeated the University of Texas in the first round of SportsIllustrated.com's matchup of the best tailgating scenes in the nation. Now Penn Staters need to continue to show their support in the semifinal matchup against the University of Washington.

The Medical Minute: Prostate cancer screening -- what's the use?

9/21/05

It's the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death among men after lung cancer. So, one might think it makes sense to screen for it. Screening tests are well-established for other cancers: colonoscopy for colon cancer, mammography for breast cancer, Pap smears for cervical cancer. Why not for prostate cancer? According to the latest edition of the Medical Minute, a service of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, when a test is done because of a symptom or physical finding, it is a diagnostic test, not a screening test. Screening is a way of finding a problem when no symptoms or other abnormalities exist. A screening test for prostate cancer should be fairly sensitive, that is, it should find all the cancers it is looking for. It also should be fairly specific, that is, when it is positive, it is because of the disease it is screening for, not because of some other problem.

University Health Services offers free sharps containers

9/20/05

Penn State students on University Park campus who have to give themselves injections for diabetes and other medical disorders can get free sharps containers from the pharmacy at University Health Services (UHS) in Ritenour Building. The red containers are used for the proper disposal of syringes in order to prevent unintentional "sticks" from the needles.

Penn State-Minnesota clash set for 3:30 p.m. kickoff; Northwestern game on ESPN2

9/20/05

ABC Sports will televise Penn State's Big Ten Conference home opener with Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 1. Kickoff has been set for 3:30 p.m. in Beaver Stadium for the regional telecast. In addition, ESPN2 will nationally televise the Nittany Lions' (3-0) conference opener this Saturday, Sept. 24 at Northwestern (2-1). Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT/noon ET at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. The clash with the unbeaten Golden Gophers is the seventh announced television appearance this season for Penn State, which defeated Central Michigan, 40-3, last Saturday to stretch its winning streak to five games. In addition to the ESPN2 national telecast at Northwestern, the Oct. 8 home game with Ohio State will be televised on ESPN2 or ESPN (7 or 7:45 p.m.), the Oct. 22 contest at Illinois will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets are available for the Minnesota contest, as well as Penn State's Senior Day clash with Wisconsin (Nov. 5, TBA). The Ohio State and Purdue (Oct. 29, Homecoming) contests in Beaver Stadium are sold out.

Tickets on sale Friday for Kanye West concert

9/19/05

Rapper Kanye West will perform as part of his "Touch the Sky" tour at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. West received Grammys this year for Best Rap Album for "College Dropout" and Best Rap Song for "Jesus Walks." Special guests at the concert are rapper Common, "American Idol" champ Fantasia Barrino and rhythm-and-blues singer Keyshia Cole. Reserved tickets, which cost $37.50, go on sale at noon Friday, Sept. 23. Tickets will be available at the Bryce Jordan Ticket Center, Hetzel Union Building (HUB), Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Tickets Downtown, the Altoona Campus ticket outlet, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (814) 865-5555 or (800) 863-3336 and at http://www.bjc.psu.edu online.
Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/13557

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Police, emergency medical personnel keep fans safe

9/18/05

Two important groups of people at every Penn State football game are the police and the emergency medical personnel. Both of these groups staff games from early morning until after the game ends, making sure those attending the game stay safe. Police and emergency medical personnel patrol the parking lots before the game, as well as keep watch inside the stadium during games. Both groups deal with a wide variety of situations. For a glimpse into their game-day experiences, visit http://live.psu.edu/still_life/2005_09_17_football/index.html

Vote for Penn State in poll of nation's best tailgating schools

9/16/05

Nittany Lion football fans know all the great traditions of tailgating at Beaver Stadium for Penn State football games. Now is their chance to make sure that tailgating scene is recognized as the best in the nation. SportsIllustrated.com and self-described "commissioner of tailgating" Joe Cahn have seeded Penn State among the eight best tailgates in college football, giving fans the chance to vote in weekly head-to-head match-ups online to determine what stadium has the best tailgate.

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Penn State's Spanier to chair national security board

9/15/05

Penn State President Graham B. Spanier has been appointed chair of the National Security Higher Education Advisory Board. The board was created by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The appointment was announced in Washington by FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III. The board, which will consist of the presidents and chancellors of several prominent U.S. universities, is designed to foster outreach and to promote understanding between higher education and the nation's national security, law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The board will provide advice on the culture of higher education, including the traditions of openness, academic freedom and international collaboration. The board will seek to establish lines of communication on national priorities pertaining to terrorism, counterintelligence and homeland security. It also will assist in the development of research, degree programs, course work, internships, opportunities for graduates and consulting opportunities for faculty related to national security. "Higher education is one of our nation's greatest assets and it is critical that those entrusted with our national security better understand the valuable contributions our universities make to research discoveries, education of young adults, international collaboration, faculty and student exchanges and the development of intellectual property," said Spanier.

ComRadio changes format, continues growth

9/15/05

ComRadio, the Web-based streaming audio station operated by the College of Communications at Penn State that can be heard all over the world at http://www.comradio.psu.edu online, has added music to its format. Coinciding with the start of the fall semester at Penn State, the station has moved from an all-news approach to a combination that features an adult contemporary and jazz playlist and maintains a commitment to student-provided information, news, talk shows and Penn State sports coverage. Established in 2002 with a goal to give students from the College of Communications hands-on experience in a professional environment, ComRadio has grown steadily. Entering the fall semester, nearly 150 students assist with the station's news-gathering and programming efforts. Students work in teams focusing on news, sports, marketing, promotions and sales.
Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/13442

The Medical Minute: Five-a-day -- a plateful of colors

9/14/05

September is National Five a Day Month. Because the five-a-day recommendation is so important, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) name a fruit and vegetable of the month and have a Web site listing current and past selections along with instructions for preparation and recipes at http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm online. As important as this recommendation is, more than three-fourths of Americans do not eat five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, even when french fries are included as a vegetable choice. Only one in five even realize eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily is an important part of a healthy diet. What's so important about fruits and vegetables? They contain phytochemicals -- plant-based nutrients that improve immunity, may contribute to a lower risk of some cancers and have many other benefits. Different colors provide a full complement of available phytochemicals. The latest edition of the Medical Minute, a service of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, offers details on the importance of a healthy diet.
Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/13437

Upcoming Moxie-Thon race remembers Penn State student

9/13/05

The eighth annual Melissa Heydenreich 5k Moxie-Thon: A Race Against Leukemia is set for Sunday, Sept. 25, on Penn State's University Park campus. Sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association, this race annually attracts several hundred runners and raises more than $5,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America. The race is held in honor of Melissa Heydenreich, a Penn State student and Lion Ambassador who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in 1996 and passed away in 1997. Registration is $16 for pre-registered runners and $18 on race day.

Genetically modified food is subject of next 'Huddle' on Sept. 17

9/13/05

The vast potential and possible perils of genetically modified foods will be the topic of a lecture by Penn State professor Nina Fedoroff when the popular "Huddle with the Faculty" series continues at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Nittany Lion Inn. Fedoroff, the Evan Pugh Professor of Biology and Willaman Professor in Life Sciences in Penn State's Eberly College of Science, will discuss the many issues raised by contemporary techniques for modifying food plants and answer the most commonly asked questions in a lecture titled "Genetically Modified Foods: Monsters or Miracles?" The "Huddle with the Faculty" lecture series is free and also includes a complimentary continental breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Free parking is available at the Nittany Lion Parking Deck, adjacent to The Nittany Lion Inn. "Huddle with the Faculty" start times vary depending on the kickoff time of the Penn State football game. The lecture starts at 9 a.m. unless the football game begins later than 3 p.m., then "Huddle with the Faculty" begins at 10 a.m.

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