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The day America needed journalism most: A history of 9/11 from the people who covered it
This photo was taken on Sept. 11, 2001 from Exchange Place in Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from the World Trade Center Twin Towers. “You’re just trying to keep your head because the whole world is watching you. You were traumatized, but you had to put that in the back of your head, and you had to keep going. That part didn’t matter because you would deal with it later. You had a responsibility to tell the news, to get the facts on the air.” – Jodi Fleisig, CNN. The memory of Sept.
The day America needed journalism most: A history of 9/11 from the people who covered it
“You’re just trying to keep your head because the whole world is watching you. You were traumatized, but you had to put that in the back of your head, and you had to keep going. That part didn’t matter because you would deal with it later. You had a responsibility to tell the news, to get the facts on the air.” – Jodi Fleisig, CNN. The memory of Sept.
Column | So long Barcelona, hello Chick-fil-A
After my first week in Barcelona, I knew I would never want to leave. After my first month in the city, I loathed how fast time was moving; how quickly each day began and ended. But now that I have three days left in this beautiful city, I have never wanted to be home more now than ever. Putting that thought into writing, however, fills me with an insurmountable amount of guilt.
Column | How Morocco redefined my study abroad experience
For those who have studied abroad in Europe, or plan to, you always have a list of places you want to visit. The list usually entails Paris, London, Dublin, Barcelona and Italy. Different cities with different food, different languages and different architecture. None are quite the same, but they have their similarities. When I was making my own list of places to visit, identical to the one above, my mom told me I had to go to Morocco.
Column | Know yourself before you’re by yourself
As an avid overthinker who hated doing self-reflection and sitting in my own thoughts, I knew I was in for some trouble when leaving to go abroad. I was never the type of person to journal, and when I did, I would keep a diary I wrote in for two days and would pick it back up every other few months when something pissed me off so bad I felt like I couldn't talk to anyone else about it.
Column | All it takes is a few chicken nuggets
Like any young adult in college, I've been trying to convince myself for years that I won’t get homesick. For me, living in Maryland and going to Penn State, only three hours away, I never really had to worry about it too much. All it takes is a phone call from my parents and they'll come get me or I’ll make the drive home. Now, my home for the next four months is in Barcelona, Spain, 4,000 miles away instead of just under 200 miles.
Column | Adapting to a Spanish lifestyle
Two suitcases in hand, a twenty-pound backpack weighing me down and a Lululemon fanny pack slung around my chest, I wove past the Spaniards in the Barcelona streets. Even after a 12-hour trip, consisting of a quick layover in Dublin, Ireland, my body was spent and my mind blown once I arrived in Barcelona, Spain. But I was still able to run laps around the locals. My back ached, and all I wanted was a nap, but it didn’t stop me from being one of the faster walkers on the street.
Food, Fur and Flights
Going abroad in just over a month, I have so much to prepare for, but even more to look forward to. Even though I need to do tedious tasks like get a new ID, buy another suitcase and gather an array of necessities ranging from underwear to a travel backpack, none of it outweighs the excitement of getting on a plane and flying 11 hours away to a new country, a new continent. And within that excitement, I’ve narrowed the top three things I’m looking forward to.
Who I Think Will Die In Stranger Things Season 5
For those who’ve been following the critically acclaimed sci-fi Netflix show, “Stranger Things,” you know how the directors never like to kill their main characters off completely. We see it happen many times, such as when we are led to believe Jim Hopper dies at the end of Season 3 or how Max Mayfield levitated not once, but twice under Vecna’s curse, and had all her major bones broken, and yet, is somehow still alive.
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Feeling The FOMO of Going Abroad
Even though I won’t touch down in warm and sunny Barcelona, Spain, until January, I’m already feeling FOMO, the fear of missing out, in State College. Turning 21 just a couple of days ago does nothing to help. After years of being suppressed by my biding time in the Lions Den or dingy fraternities, I finally get a taste of freedom with my friends, but I only get four weeks of this sweet fix.
Your Perfect ‘Unreadying’ Routine
After a long day of classes, assignments, clubs and what feels like a hundred other tedious tasks, all I want to do when I get home is lie in my bed and rot for hours. If you feel the same way, here’s the perfect routine to get you relaxed and comfortable. A Warm Shower (Or Bath) Whether you’re coming back from the gym or just need a refresh, a nice, warm shower, or bath if you have one, is a perfect first cleansing step.
A Soul Away from Home
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. "Come up for the weekend!" "FaceTime me in five minutes." "Oh my god, did you hear about..." These are the common phrases I constantly hear from my hometown friends, their bodies sprinkled across the East Coast, but voices echoing in my head. Three or 12 hours away, it can be hard to see them - hard to stay connected with them.
Songs To Add To Your Fall Playlist
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. When the leaves start to dance to the ground and the sweatshirts and sweatpants are taken out of hiding, that's when you know you need to start curating your fall playlist. Here are a few of my favorites that are sure to put you in the fall mood. "Linger" by The Cranberries"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer"Tomorrow Never Came" (feat.
Funding cuts force LGBTQ organizations to curtail programs
Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, LGBTQ rights have faced a string of setbacks, with the debate over transgender athletes in competitive sports marking a sharp institutional, legal, political, and social shift away from inclusion.
Silver Spring holds annual Pride In The Plaza
Silver Spring’s annual Pride in the Plaza event took place on Sunday to celebrate the LGBTQ community and emphasize inclusion and resilience. “Today means inclusion. It means to build resilience, love,” Robyn Woods, program and outreach director for Live In Your Truth, which organized the event, said.
Wes Moore hosts annual Pride reception
Montgomery County’s annual Pride in the Plaza will take place from 12-8 p.m. on June 29 in Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. The new theme is “We Will Not Be Silenced. We Will Not Be Erased.” Live In Your Truth, in partnership with MoCo Pride Center, Inc., Montgomery County Pride Family, and Montgomery County HHS, will organize the event that is expected to draw thousands of attendees and will celebrate love, authenticity, and collective liberation.
Thousands expected at Pride in the Plaza in Silver Spring
Montgomery County’s annual Pride in the Plaza will take place from 12-8 p.m. on June 29 in Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. The new theme is “We Will Not Be Silenced. We Will Not Be Erased.” Live In Your Truth, in partnership with MoCo Pride Center, Inc., Montgomery County Pride Family, and Montgomery County HHS, will organize the event that is expected to draw thousands of attendees and will celebrate love, authenticity, and collective liberation.
More than 15K people attend Baltimore Trans Pride
Celebrating the transgender community, Baltimore Safe Haven, an organization committed to empowering LGBTQ individuals in Baltimore City, plans to host their fourth annual Baltimore Trans Pride on Saturday. Instead of the usual parade and march, this year’s Trans Pride will be a block party on Charles Street and between 21st and 22nd Streets.
Baltimore Trans Pride to take place Saturday
Celebrating the transgender community, Baltimore Safe Haven, an organization committed to empowering LGBTQ individuals in Baltimore City, plans to host their fourth annual Baltimore Trans Pride on Saturday. Instead of the usual parade and march, this year’s Trans Pride will be a block party on Charles Street and between 21st and 22nd Streets.
Baltimore Pride plans to ‘take action’ in annual Pride festival
Hosting its “50 Shades of Pride” anniversary, Baltimore Pride will have various events from June 9-15 to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Kicking off with an opening happy hour with good vibes, music, and signature drinks on June 9, community members can head to EMA’s Corner for a night of joy, community, and bold self-expression. According to Baltimore Pride’s website, attendees from 5-9 p.m. can show off their “unique shade of Pride” by dressing down or going full glam.
Baltimore Pride to hold annual ‘50 Shades of Pride’ festival
Hosting its “50 Shades of Pride” anniversary, Baltimore Pride will have various events from June 9-15 to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Kicking off with an opening happy hour with good vibes, music, and signature drinks on June 9, community members can head to EMA’s Corner for a night of joy, community, and bold self-expression. According to Baltimore Pride’s website, attendees from 5-9 p.m. can show off their “unique shade of Pride” by dressing down or going full glam.
Rockville hosts 9th annual Pride event
Rockville hosted its 9th annual Pride celebration on Sunday. Organizations and sponsors partnered with the city and its Human Rights Commission to bring the event to life in the Rockville Town Center Park at the Square. “We want our community to know how safe and how protected they are and that we would support our community,” City Clerk Sara Taylor-Ferrell, who is director of council operations, said.
Why I Think it's Healthy to Have at Least One Cry a Month
As someone who doesn’t like to get emotional when things get tough, I have a rule of thumb that one good cry at least once or every other month is needed. When we’re bottling in all of these emotions of doubt, sadness, anxiety, rejection and worries, it’s good just to release that lock on the tear ducts and cry away. I just feel that humans are meant to feel all sorts of emotions and we should be allowed to release and express them anytime we start to feel overwhelmed.
Acknowledging We’re in a 'Yearning Man' Decline
Mr. Darcy, Peeta Mellark, Anthony Bridgerton. Tom Holland, ASAP Rocky, Prince Harry. Fictional or real, all of these men have one thing in common: they yearn for the women they love and would do anything for them — one thing men seem to lack initiative for these days. Now, I’m not saying the men of our generation are heartless bodies of meat, but it’s not like they’re Orpheus reincarnated either.
4 Movies To Watch To Get You In A Summer Mindset
With the last week of classes upon us, here’s five movies filled with sunshine and good vibes to get you in that perfect summer mindset. “Mamma Mia!“ With startling blue water, rosy cheeks and wind-blown hair, this movie is the epitome of summer.
My Review on 'Sunrise on the Reaping'
*Includes spoilers from “Sunrise on the Reaping”* In the “Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins, one of the main characters, Lucy Gray Baird, said “I don’t sing when I’m told. I sing when I have something to say,” but it isn’t just the high-spirited girl who goes by that notion. Author of the revolutionary series, The Hunger Games, Collins wrote her new novel, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” because she had something to say.
My Inadvertent Catfishing: Tan Edition
Down in sweet old Happy Valley, there’s no question about our weather situation during the winter. Filled with snow, chilly air and no sun, it’s no wonder why people can feel their bodies, minds and souls changing. Coming back to school in the fall is the best, in my opinion. I’m riding off the high of no school, seeing my friends after three months, and more importantly, I’m tan. That’s right — my bikini lines are fresh and my cheeks are rosy from days in the sun.
Breaking the Stigma on ASMR
Whether it’s for a little cat nap or getting some sleep before your 9 a.m. the next day, ASMR will surely knock you out. While others use melatonin or an in-depth nighttime routine, ASMR is my go-to if I need a good night’s rest. However, some people hate on my holy grail, placing a stigma on what I consider God’s gift. I started listening to ASMR well into the pandemic era when my mind was on overload and too busy with thoughts.
Who to Look Out for at THON
With 46 hours spent dancing and standing till you dropped, all for the kids, you’re bound to run into a few people. When doing laps in the stadium, maybe you’ll come across a few girls you’ve seen going out or maybe some kids from your classes. And then there’s the people you do not want to see.
Meet The Daily Collegian’s 2025-26 editor-in-chief
Mercedes Hamilton was elected as The Daily Collegian’s next editor-in-chief on Monday night during a Collegian Board of Directors meeting in the Willard Building. “I’m feeling great,” Hamilton, a third-year studying digital and print journalism and English, said. “I wanted this for a long time, so it feels like hard work paid off. ” Hamilton started her journey at the Collegian as a Lifestyle candidate, then went into News as a cultures and identity reporter. In summer 2023, she became news editor.
4 Books to Bring Out Your Inner Feminist
Whether you feel you’re Susan B. Anthony reincarnated or looking to develop your feminist thinking, here are four of my favorite feminist books to enjoy and learn from. “Ain’t I a Woman?” by bell hooks When I read “Ain’t I a Woman?
Alliance of Heroic Hearts empowers children, brings out their inner hero
Alliance of Heroic Hearts, a student-run nonprofit, works to bring out the hero in everyone by dressing up as superheroes and princesses. Traveling to children’s birthday parties and community events, the members of Alliance of Heroic Hearts dress up as different Marvel, DC Comics and Disney characters. At events, members teach positive lessons and host activities like making balloon animals.
‘It’s something to be celebrated’ | 1st-generation students share experiences at Penn State
For many students, going to college is just a normal step forward in the academic process. For others, it’s a major accomplishment. Vice President of Communications for First-Gen Advocates Emiliamaria Principato said she’s proud to be the first person in her family to attend college and holds the accomplishment close to her heart.
‘Every single one’ | Penn State Hillel and Lions for Israel hold memorial for Oct. 7 hostages and victims
On the HUB Lawn, members of Penn State Hillel and Lions for Israel held a memorial for the lives lost in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023. The groups chose to have the memorial today since it’s Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday, and according to the Hebrew calendar, the attacks happened exactly one year ago today.
First Black Penn State graduate Calvin Waller leaves lasting legacy
In June 1905, Calvin Waller became the first African American student known to have graduated from Penn State. After six years of enrollment, Waller’s graduation was the opening of diversity at the university according to Darryl Daisey, researcher and compiler of Penn State African American Chronicles. Daisey said prior to 1970, Penn State didn’t keep official records of enrollment by race, but everything points to Waller being the first Black student at the university.
Project 26 Pennsylvania, The Grindhouse Inc. partner in voter registration event
Project 26 Pennsylvania partnered with The Grindhouse Inc. to urge Penn State students to register to vote on Friday along the HUB-Robeson Center lawn. Presenting #LunchOnUs, the organizations gave away free gift cards to Raising Cane’s and Chipotle Mexican Grill, along with various beverages, chips and candy, after students registered to vote or showed confirmation of their registration. Along with a free meal and more, the organization held raffles for AirPods and iPads. Founder of Grindhouse Inc.
‘We are stronger together’ | Students for Justice in Palestine respond to memorial defacement
On the HUB-Robeson Center lawn last Thursday, pro-Israeli students defaced a memorial hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine commemorating those who’ve died in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Over 40 students, faculty and community members planted 18,600 white flags on the lawn. Each flag represented 10 people, symbolizing an estimated 186,000 Palestinians who’ve died, according to a correspondence published in The Lancet.
Students for Justice in Palestine holds vigil for Palestine, Lebanon
Editor’s Note: One of the names in this story has been changed to protect the identity of the individual involved. The Daily Collegian has verified through fact-checking that this individual exists. Gathered in front of the steps of Old Main, Penn State students and community members came together to pay their respects to those who died in Palestine and Lebanon.
On-campus restaurant Cafe Laura found with 7 food safety violations
Cafe Laura, an on-campus restaurant, was found with seven violations during a routine inspection on Sept. 26, mainly due to concerns of cleanliness and food temperature control. From the inspection, the report claimed the Person in Charge did not demonstrate “adequate knowledge of food safety.” Among the violations were observations of several food items held at inadequate temperatures to cool food.
On-campus restaurant Cafe Laura found with seven food safety violations
Cafe Laura, an on-campus restaurant, was found with seven violations during a routine inspection on Sept. 26, mainly due to concerns of cleanliness and food temperature control. From the inspection, the report claimed the Person in Charge did not demonstrate “adequate knowledge of food safety.” Among the violations were observations of several food items held at inadequate temperatures to cool food.
‘Enough is enough’ | Pro-Palestinian groups hold '1 Year of Genocide' protest in downtown State College
Gathering at the Allen Street Gates, student organizations filed onto College Avenue to protest for a free Palestine on Monday night. Member of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) executive board Roua Daas said groups in support of Palestine, like the People’s Defense Front, the Student Committee for Defense and Solidarity and the Penn State Muslim Student Association, were there because 186,000 Palestinians died, according to conservative estimates.
Penn State Latin American Studies program ‘maintains a community,’ despite budget implications
Despite receiving little funding from the university, Penn State’s Latin American Studies program continues to enrich the community. Creating the program in 2000, co-director Matthew Restall said when he first came to Penn State in 1998, there was only a Latin American Studies minor. “I resuscitated that and created the program and made an undergraduate major to add to the minor, and then I created a graduate minor,” Restall said.
Penn State P.O.C Rally showcases culture, community
Crowding on the railings and staircase, students cheered for various multi-cultural groups performing in the HUB-Robeson Center for the P.O.C. Rally on Thursday, hosted by Penn State Student Affairs. Acts that performed at the rally included a cappella choirs, rock bands, dance teams and singers. A DJ played music at the bottom of the student-filled steps, firing up the crowd for its numerous acts.
Active Minds at Penn State World Campus 'transcends all boundaries’ in mental health awareness
Active Minds at Penn State World Campus was founded in 2016 to destigmatize mental health and act as a safe space for online students, but the club is open to all Penn State students. Academic advisor to Active Minds at World Campus William Horton said the Penn State chapter is the first online chapter of the national organization. Horton added that the organization works toward making sure people are comfortable with conversing about mental illness.
'There’s no balance' | Charlie Kirk brings ‘You’re Being Brainwashed Tour’ to Penn State
Editor’s Note: Two of the names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the individuals involved. The Daily Collegian has verified through fact-checking that these individuals exists. The Penn State chapter of Turning Point USA hosted Charlie Kirk’s "You're Being Brainwashed Tour” on the HUB-Robeson Center lawn at noon Thursday, Sept. 19. Kirk, a conservative political activist, founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and has made stops at colleges all across the country.
‘It is real’ | Greeks CARE, Gender Equity Center shed light on Red Zone
The Red Zone takes place during the first four months of the school year, a time when more than 50% of college sexual assaults occur. During this time, students are more vulnerable because of the high activity levels and abundance of social events. New information from Penn State's 2022 Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey shows how students perceive the university’s response to claims of sexual misconduct.
Penn State, Temple, Pitt cut down costs in a joint office supplies contract
The joint request for proposal (RFP) consisted of the partnership between ODP Business Solutions, known for delivering a range of eco-friendly products, and Supra Office Solutions, a minority-owned business. The RFP totaled more than 5.3 million in savings for office supplies, generating significant savings between Penn State, Temple and Pitt. The three schools will also save 7% — $400,000 annually.
‘You’re exploring the whole world’ | Students share why they studied abroad in fall
Instead of football games in Beaver Stadium or chilly nights at the Berkey Creamery, some Penn State students opt for warm days in Singapore or holidays in Paris. Avani Salunkhe studied abroad at the National University of Singapore last fall because it better suited her schedule. Salunkhe, a fourth-year studying biology, said she studied abroad during the fall semester of her junior year to take all the classes she needed before graduating in fall 2024.
HUB poster sale provides array of printed pictures for students, encourages self-expression
Started by “a guy in a van 40 years ago” the College Poster Sale Company has provided printed images as decorations for years. The sale included over 1,000 unique posters of films, television shows and music albums, but also fine art and photography. William Snyder, an employee at the poster sale, said the company has been coming to University Park for the last 10 years.
NSO leaders form friendships, help students ‘survive their first year’
Every summer, incoming freshmen arrive at Penn State ahead of the fall semester, integrating themselves into campus and student life as a preview for what is about to come. Leading that glimpse of the future are the New Student Orientation leaders. Keyana Gales-Cook said leading the student groups has been a personality-building experience. “I am a different person than from when I started NSO,” Gales-Cook, a second-year in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, said.
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