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Updated November 20, 2009 4:59 AM
TobyMac's performance at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night fused hip-hop, soul, rock 'n' roll, folk, and most of all, a message of the love of Jesus Christ.
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It's hard to read the seemingly Jekyll-and-Hyde-like guitar guru that is John Mayer.
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It's almost unfair to try and review a movie like "2012" -- not because it's bad (which it is), but because it's obvious words like "bad" and "good" were never on director Roland Emmerich's mind when creating it.
Updated November 20, 2009 4:46 AM
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Chris Carrabba has been screaming infidelities and breaking up since 2001's "The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most." Just mention the name Dashboard Confessional and the response is a chuckle from most anyone.
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Romance novels tend to have romance in them, but this element is nowhere to be found in Heather Graham's new book, "Home in Time for Christmas."
Updated November 19, 2009 4:55 AM
Community members who missed the State College premiere of a film produced by three Penn State faculty members have a chance to view this award-winning documentary from their own couches.
For students doing research, library workers have been a long-standing source of help. But today, library workers will extend their assistance outside of the bookshelves.
Adrian Wanner's native language is German, but in high school, he discovered a love for Russian poetry.
Singer Stephanie Smith remembers always cheering for her brother when he played sports at State College Area High School. Now, she is simply amused by the irony of having him watch her perform on stage.
Graduate school can be expensive, but some students will have the opportunity to reduce their debt by showcasing their talent.
Updated November 18, 2009 4:59 AM
Dancers in brightly colored outfits crouched down, nearly sitting on the floor, and kicked their legs high above their heads to the cheers, laughter and applause of the audience.
When Arlo Guthrie, and his extended family, took the stage Tuesday night at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., the politically themed folk singer came full of both songs and stories.
Budget cuts have finally trickled their way down to the music scene in State College.
The Penn State Songwriters isn't wasting any time in getting its name out.
Old sneakers, sandals, cleats, boots, flip flops and heels no longer have to collect dust in the back of the closet, thanks to the Soles4Souls shoe drive Penn State club sports started this week.
Not every small-town mayor gets a chance to pose with Justin Timberlake, but then again, David Bentkowski isn't every small-town mayor.
Updated November 17, 2009 4:59 AM
Some people come from musical families. Now that folk musician Arlo Guthrie's grandchildren are performing onstage, his family legacy goes back nearly 100 years.
Penn State will hear from a documentary filmmaker who has experienced the hardships of rural Africa firsthand with tonight's free screening of "Milking the Rhino."
Bryan Weinsheimer has lived through a lot for an 8-year-old. His resumé of challenges extends beyond typical milestones like learning to read and ride a bike to include three surgeries, four months of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation.
Updated November 16, 2009 4:59 AM
LateNight at Penn State will get "Krazy" when Cuban rapper Pitbull performs on Dec. 4 in the HUB-Robeson Center's Alumni Hall.
Full Ammo Improv and the Students Organizing the Multiple Arts (SOMA) have teamed up to bring comedy to Penn State with the "College Humor Live" tour.
When it comes to promoting and booking shows, metal group Until Life's End said it is one of the do-it-yourself best.
An audience that nearly filled Paul Robeson Cultural Center's Heritage Hall witnessed dancers become human stairs as traditional ballet blended with contemporary dance this weekend.
Updated November 14, 2009 4:04 PM
The Student Programming Association (SPA) announced Friday night that Cuban rapper Pitbull will perform at Penn State on Dec. 4. Updated 4:04 PM
Updated November 13, 2009 4:59 AM
Camouflage-and-flannel-clad fans filled the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night when comedian Larry the Cable Guy came out for his fourth visit to State College.
Patton Oswalt doesn't normally perform on college campuses, but he enjoys students because they don't have as many expectations.
Blue Band members spend countless hours practicing marching, but they will stand still tonight, taking a seat to honor their tradition and showcase their talent.
Fans of movies and musicals like "The Holiday," "Rent," and "Monsters, Inc." can see their soundtracks come to life through the dancing of Volé ballet club this weekend.
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George Clooney sits down in a military uniform, eyes intensely focused, neck muscles bulging. Suddenly, the chewing goat he's focused on topples over onto the floor. It's difficult to decide whether to laugh out loud or to stare at the movie screen thinking, "What?"
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