2 I The Behrend Beacon Peek'n Peak resort to offer new attractions The blizzards hitting Erie this winter season may have a nega tive impact on drivers. but for Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa. con ditions never looked so good. Peek'n Peak's slopes are current ly packed with snow, and with the new addition to their terrain park. the slopes are even more appeal- Peek'n Peak has continuously updated and improved their Terrain Park for thrill-seeking s now boarders . Recently, Peek'n Peak buried an entire school bus underneath the snow on one of the Terrain Park slopes. Last Saturday, the park hosted a "Back to School Bus Jam" as an opener for this highly anticipated Terrain Park addition. The school bus jump was a huge hit with snow boarders. Chris Cam bel , a snow boarder attending Penn State Behrend as a junior, expressed his overall anticipation and surprise towards the snow-covered school bus. "I cannot wait to find it the next time I'm at the peak!" Monday Tuesday High: 24°F High: 23°F Low: 18°F Low: 17°F Mostly cloudy with a Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. slight chance of snow Wednesday Thursday High: 28°F High: 29°F Low: 21°F Low: 24°F Mostly cloudy. Partly cloudy. $ Interesting weather fact: fig;, c,..t. , • The largest snowflake ever recorded in •• ' 4 40. the United States was found in 4 /Montana; it was 15 inches in diameter. Weatherfrnecast courtesy of student nieteomfogrst Mat A lto. What's Inside A Band to Remember Take deep, heartfelt lyrics. combine them with brutal death-metal growls and screams, throw in a few breakdowns, and top it all off with melodies that will make you dance, and you have the recipe for a band called A Day To Remember. Hailing from Ocala, Florida, this post-hardcore quintet has risen from a do-it-yourself band, touring around Florida with no label, to making a statement in the industry, getting a deal with Victory Records, recording three CDs, and headlin ing many tours in the United States and Europe. Page 5 The Spirit ghosts through cinematic boundaries Superhero movies are here to stay. Since X- Men debuted in 20(X), movies with meta human heroes have become progressively more popular. Yes, there were a few had apples in the bunch, such as Dawckri/. and Ang Lee's Hulk; but generally, the films have improved with each installment. The latest incarnation from the comic hook world is Frank Miller's The Spirit By Heather McGovern connibuting writer hanlsoB4(a psu edu John Mahoney. a current skier attending Penn State Behrend as a freshman, had a different attitude towards the new school bus jump. "I wasn't a big fan of the jump's cksign. - Mahoney says. "It's a great ramp for snowboard ers, but it's hankr for me to ski off of this jump. - Although the new Terrain Park addition may not completely cater to the average skier's needs, Peek'n Peak has over "27 ski slopes and trails," as well as, "ten miles of cross-country terrain," according to Peek'n Peak's web site. Ever consider spending an evening skiing or snowboarding on Peek'n Peak's slopes this win ter? Lift tickets are only $25 for college students from 4-10 p.m. every Sunday through Thursday night. For more intbrination, check out their website at WWW. pkn pk .com Page 5 The five members of A Band to Remember CAMPUS NEWS A school bus for jumps is one of the new attractions offered by the ►rsort. Peek 'n Peak is located in Findey Lake, New York and is a smple EHREND STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY STUDENT MUST SHOW I.D. EVERY TUESDAY IFTO BEHREND BEACON Matthew Schwabenbauer, News Editor mjss3B7@psu.edu Marcus Yeagley, News Edtor mjysol2@psu .edu Jennifer Juncosa, Perspectives Ecitor jdjso6l@psu.edu Nick Blake, Sports Ecitor npbso4l@psu.edu Christine Newby, Spoils Etitor censos6@psu.edu Evan Koser, Arts Editor emksllo@psu.edu Neil J. Peters, Assistan Ans Etitor njpsoB3@psu.edu for local snowboatd and ski enthusiasts Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Reed Union Building 4701 College Drive, Erie PA 16563 Room 10H Telephone: (814) 898-6488 Fax: (814) 898-6019 Rachel Reeves, Editor-in-Chief - rcrsos7@psu.edu Connor Sattely, Managing Editor - cisso6o@psu.edu Michelle Quail, Advertising Manager - mlqsool@psu.edu Kim Young, Faculty Adviser - klylo@psu.edu Executive Board Editorial Board Mike 0. Wehrer, Copy Editor mrwso9o). psu .edu Kay Smith, Copy Editor kmssl74@psu.edu Jeremy Korwek, Website Editor jdksoo9@psu.edu Keegan McGregor, Photogivphy Editor klms323@psu.edu Daniel Smith, Senior Photographer djss223@psu.edu Bethany Long, Assistant Ad. Manager bjlso37opsu.edu Matthew Alto, Weather Editor mraso6s@psu.edu Friday, January 16, 2009
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