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Flyers vs. Pens: Hockey blogger looking for correspondent - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Monday, May 05, 2008
Flyers vs. Pens: Hockey blogger looking for correspondent
A noted hockey blogger I know may be looking for a correspondent to collect video, photos and observations of the Happy Valley scene during the Flyers vs. Pengyunz series. Apparently, it was quite something the last time these two teams met in the playoffs; I had already graduated, so I missed it. Actually, I may not have missed it. I do remember what the town was like when the Eagles and Steelers met in the regular season a few years ago though and that was pretty intense. Drop me a line (e-mail link below) if you are interested. As for the series, I won't be watching it, but I hope that Pittsburgh loses.  NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Penn State, State College, yo, yinzLabels: Blogging/WWW, Capitals/NHL, Pennsylvania, PSU/Happy Valley
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PennDOT eyes 99 completion by end of year - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Friday, May 02, 2008
PennDOT eyes 99 completion by end of year
 Highway on schedule to open at year's end - CDTThe debacle that is the i-99 construction may finally be over be New Year's. On the way to Blue White we drove up the new section between Bald Eagle and Skytop. It was functional, but the Port Matilda interchange had very steep ramps. i-99, Port Matilda, PennDOT, Skytop, Pennsylvania. Labels: Pennsylvania, PSU/Happy Valley, Transportation
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The Chicken Cosmo has only days to live - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
The Chicken Cosmo has only days to live
The end of the Cosmo: A Dining Commons tradition runs its course - University RelationsOn April 4, all dining commons will be serving the famed chicken cosmo sandwich for the last time. A popular menu item for over 26 years at Penn State, the cosmo has been a staple at almost all campuses' dining operations and is a favorite of both students and alumni.
"Students like them. Alumni love them," Director of Residential Dining Lisa Wandel said. "It reminds them of their college days. I think alumni will be more disappointed than anyone."
Penn State Food Services sells approximately 600 to 700 cases of cosmo patties a month, or 274,000 cosmos every academic year. However, it's the chicken vendor that is putting a stop to the cosmo. Pierce Chicken Products said Penn State is the only institution that buys the patties – a fact that can be attributed to the cosmo's legend at the University. I am ambivalent (living off campus, I never had meal plan) about this development, but I know some will disappointed. It isn't like the 3D burger is going away, right? There will be a contest as well: Through its long history, the cosmo has been a part of thousands of lunches, dinners, and late night snacks. Food Services wants to hear some cosmo stories in their Cosmo Essay and Video Contest. Students and alumni are encouraged to send their favorite cosmo stories (100 words or less) to 111 Redifer Commons, University Park, Pa. 16802 or cosmoNOT@psu.edu by April 25, 2008.
Cosmo lovers can also submit a 30 to 60 second video about their favorite cosmo moments. Contestants can post their videos on Youtube.com and send the link to Food Services at cosmoNOT@psu.edu. For more information on the contest, please visit http://www.foodservices.psu.edu/.
The participant with the best story will be awarded his or her very own case of chicken cosmos – the last of their kind. H/T: Black Shoe DiariesOddly, Safeguard Old State has not commented on this decision, but I am sure they will because I can't imagine they are just an elaborate Web site designed only promote a consequence-free environment for mindless binge drinking in Happy Valley. chicken cosmo, Penn State University, cafeteria foodLabels: Food and Drink, PSU/Happy Valley
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Will new "Paterno" COMM class be obsolete soon? - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Friday, March 21, 2008
Will new "Paterno" COMM class be obsolete soon?
Fall COMM schedule includes JoePa class - The CollegianMy college is offering a special class called COMM 497G Joe Paterno, Communications & the Media. "The class, which will explore how Paterno's relationship with the media has changed over the years, will be offered in fall 2008 and will be available to juniors and seniors" I am sure the demand for this class will be quite high. I would want to take it. Hopefully, a student in the class will blog about it. Failing that, getting semester long subscription to Nittany Notes (with shipping included) seems the way to go. Paterno has been invited to speak to it, but the invitation has not yet been accepted. Of course, the big question is how long will such a class be timely? There was another article ( Post-Gazette) quoting anonymous trustees about Paterno's contract status. Nothing has changed and no real information is available yet. I think the best case scenario would be a three-year contract extension with Paterno retiring after one or two years. That may not happen though. Labels: Media, PSU Football 2008, PSU/Happy Valley
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Concert at Beaver Stadium on Blue-White Eve - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Concert at Beaver Stadium on Blue-White Eve
On the night before the Blue White Game, something called the Gridiron Bash is bringing Beaver Stadium its first concert ever. Since 1960, Beaver Stadium has been the home to the Nittany Lions, who have won two undisputed nationals championships, had five undefeated seasons, one Heisman Trophy winner and countless epic games. Given the stadium's illustrious history, one would expect the first concert to feature a performer of incredible prestige, so they selected the one, the only: FergieYes, Fergie, a former meth addict with incontinence (or so I have read, though I can't find the sournsweet.com post -- remember them?). Fergie is not much a singer either, so she must be at least eye candy, right? Um, no that either. She's isn't worthy of tearing up the field with her stage. They ought to move her to Lot 11. Labels: PSU/Happy Valley
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State College's Sports Cafe having problems - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Monday, March 03, 2008
State College's Sports Cafe having problems
Former workers may sue local bar - The PostI did not know that the Sports Cafe & Grill in downtown State College had been closed since last year. I also didn't know that former WR (not tailback, Collegian) Joe Nastasi '99 was one of the owners. Money problems may have shut the place down, but there are apparently new investors coming in to rebuild and reopen it. The Sports Cafe, originally Sportscenter Cafe (I think, I know Sportscenter was in the name so where), was a wholly unremarkable bar with occasionally good lunch specials and outdoor seating. I typically only went there if the Cafe 210 West was too crowded and haven't been back since I graduated. Labels: Food and Drink, PSU/Happy Valley
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$6,615,318.04 - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
This is a response to Sunday's Frankly Speaking - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
This is a response to Sunday's Frankly Speaking
RUSSELL FRANK -- Students, like actors, should perform - CDTMy former News Ethics professor laments that students don't participate in class. Most of you, I believe, come to class expecting to be spectators. The person standing at the front of the room is going to perform and you are going to watch — or daydream or nap or discretely text message, just as spectators feel free to do at a concert or a play.
This model might make sense in the lecture hall. But it's all wrong for the classroom and the computer lab. In those smaller venues, you, too, are the performers. When you fail to show up, or show up but fail to contribute your energy, your interest or your insight, you hurt the class as surely as an actor or a player who sits out or just goes through the motions hurts the rest of his cast or team.
You also forfeit your right to complain about being bored by a long-winded professor when you are making the prof do all the talking because you are not doing any of the talking. Had this column been written around 1999, it might have been titled "Students (other than Yurasko), like actors, should perform." College costs too much to just sit there while the prof lectures; speaking up makes it more interesting and educational. Also, participating in class and going to office hours is a great way to increase your grade and it is fun too. Labels: PSU/Happy Valley
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NHL in Beaver Stadium? - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Friday, December 21, 2007
NHL in Beaver Stadium?
I always through it would be pretty cool if there was a "battle for Pennsylvania" at Penn State's Beaver Stadium between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Now I find out from Eric McErlain of Fanhouse that the Flyers are considering hosting the Pengyunz at Beaver Stadium next season. Michigan State did this in 2001 when they hosted Michigan. Forgive the pun, but that would very cool, even though I can't stand either team. People still talk about what State College was like during the 2000 playoffs between the two teams, apparently it was quite a scene. I had graduated by then. Hopefully, this could be used as an opportunity to advance the cause of varsity hockey at Penn State. A well-placed source at Penn State told me that the money is there for a new arena, but the administration wants to hold off on building for a few years. PennState, Beaver Stadium, NHL, PhiladelphiaFlyers, Pittsburgh PenguinsLabels: PSU Sports, PSU/Happy Valley, Sports
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<i>Collegian</i> doc airs tonight... - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Collegian doc airs tonight...
...but not on WETA or WMPT, so Washington area viewers are shutout, at least for now. I'll see if I can find out when The Paper airs on either of those stations. Labels: Media, PSU/Happy Valley
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<i>Collegian</i> Web site redesigned again - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Monday, December 10, 2007
Collegian Web site redesigned again
The Web site for Penn State's student newspaper, The Daily Collegian, has improved upon a redesign that began in 2006 and was fully implemented in July. Drop down menus and an eyepiece with rotating images/stories have brough the Collegian up to speed. It is a little blocky though and I still don't like the serif text. Overall, it is pretty good though -- the CDT could learn a lot from this new design. By the way, I have been meaning to talk about the CDT, Inky/Philly Daily News and Post-Gazette redesigns for a while. Also, the domain is now www.psucollegian.com. The original address, collegian.psu.edu will still work, but redirects to the new domain. New site aims to save readers time - The Collegian The Daily Collegian, Penn State, student newspaperLabels: Blogging/WWW, Media, PSU/Happy Valley
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Paterno's salary revealed: $512,664 - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Friday, November 30, 2007
Paterno's salary revealed: $512,664
Paterno salary secret revealed - Patriot-NewsI have never understood why the Patriot-News was so determined to find out Joe Paterno's salary. I say this as a supporter of a vigorous free press in favor of Sunshine Laws too. Is it that important to know how much he makes, especially given that he is paid by the Nittany Lion Club? In a state as dysfunctional as Pennsylvania was going after Paterno's salary the best use of the Patriot-News' resources? The Collegian compares his salary with that of Bobby Bowden, Ron Zook and Jim Tressel. I'd like to see a specific breakdown of what he makes compared to all of the Big11Ten. I'll see if I can find that over lunch. According to the CDT, it looks like Paterno is in the bottom third of compensation amongst his conference peers. He could very well make up for this "disparity" with other outside contracts like the one he has with Nike. Speaking of lunch, I should have the latest Beano Watch done by the end of lunch today. Patriot-News, sunshine laws, Joe Paterno, salaryLabels: Media, Pennsylvania, PSU Football 2007, PSU/Happy Valley
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<i>Collegian</i> documentary on PBS - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Collegian documentary on PBS
The Paper, a documentary about The Collegian will are on PBS on December 11: STATE COLLEGE - From gay rights to racial bias, from plummeting circulation to "infotainment," from burnt-out reporters to hard-bitten editors, THE PAPER goes inside the newsroom to reveal the drama of deadline journalism. But this is not some big-city major daily.
It's The Daily Collegian, published by students at Pennsylvania State University who, in the course of one crisis-filled year face crashing deadlines, ethical dilemmas, doubts and disagreements, all the while shouldering courses, homework and exams. It appears The Paper was filmed around 2004-2005. I'll post broadcast times when they become available. I'll be very interested to learn what Collegian alumni think of this documentary. The Paper, The Daily Colleigan, Penn State, documentaryLabels: Media, Movies, PSU/Happy Valley
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Paterno's salary will soon be known - William World News - William F. Yurasko's blog
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Paterno's salary will soon be known
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