The Dail an CO Published independently by students at Penn State Voter deadline looms Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 general election By Katrina Wehr COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Time is running out for those planning to participate in the 2010 Pennsylvania general elections. All voter registration forms for the Nov. 2 election must be post marked by today, said Joyce McKinely, director of the Centre County Office of Elections and Voter Registration. Students can register to vote in Parents fill PSU campus By Alyssa Sweeney COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Lion Ambassadors walked backwards in time Sunday as they introduced historic charac ters from Penn State to touring students and families. The walking tour was a high light of Penn State's annual Parents and Families Weekend, which featured presentations, open houses and tours for stu dents and parents from Friday through Sunday. Every fall, students' families arrive at University Park to sample life at Penn State. Events hosted by organiza tions like the Penn State Alumni Association and the ,Blue and White Society included several tours, a family barbecue and a President's Open House, where visitors could meet Penn State President Graham Spanier. Zachary Virgin (freshman finance) said he liked his first Parents and Families Weekend at Penn State the idea is great for both students and par ents. "It gave students' families an opportunity to experience the school and spend time with their kids in their college lives," he said. Sarah Monroe (sophomore kinesiology) said she didn't par ticipate in the events last year, but the weekend is a good way for freshmen and their parents to get oriented with the campus. "I think it's good to have organized events. We never have any good ideas of what to do when my parents visit," Monroe said. Eileen Minto, Class of 1978, said Parents and Families Weekend was not as prominent when she was in school. She didn't participate as a student, but said she appreci ates the concept now as a moth er. "From a parent's point of view, it's nice to see your kid in the environment that they're living in," she said. "Its a good excuse to visit and get to see their new friends and dorm, and the events lined up all weekend make sure you always have something to do as a family." Since the campus is so large, it's important to have programs See WEEKEND, Page 2. Boys Like Girls make 'Great Escape' to University Park By Hannah Rishel COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson wondered one thing when he arrived at the University Park airport: Where are all the good looking ladies? "Now I know, they've been keep ing them all in this gym," he told the crowd in Rec Hall, which roared in appreciation. The pop-rock band, sponsored by the Student Programming Association (SPA) and Homecoming 2010, turned Rec Hall from a gymnasium into a dance club when they performed Sunday night to kick off Homecoming Week at Penn State. See BOYS LIKE GIRLS, Page 2. Centre County by using their local address, she said, or their perma nent address if they prefer to reg ister in their home county. But those who choose to register in their home county will have to vote by way of an absentee ballot, McKinely said. Generally, the student popula tion does not make a significant showing in general elections, she said. "So far, the amount has been typical for any group of students registering here," she said. "It's nothing like a presidential elec tion year." There are groups on campus that have been helping to get stu- lowa running back Adam Robinson (32) is tackled during Saturday's football game. The Nittany Lions failed to score a touchdown and lost the game 24-3 in lowa City, lowa. lowa overwhelms Lions By Audrey Snyder COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER lOWA CITY, lowa Rob the third quarter, it was a failed quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno Bolden sprinted to his right, fourth-down conversion and the said of the missed opportunity. closed in on the end zone and play was symbolic of the Lions' "We spent a lot of time on it this was tackled about as close as he performance throughout the week and we just gotta continue could get to crossing the goal entire game. to spend a lot of time on it. One line. Penn State (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten) thing when you get into the red With the ball outstretched and was unable to put together a the referees signaling Bolden touchdown drive, was dominated down at about the six-inch line, in the trenches and lost its sec- More coverage on the Penn State the quarterback put both hands and road game of the season, this lowa game I SPORTS, Page 14. Sarah Finnegan/Collegian Boys Like Girls played Sunday night to kick off Homecoming week. dents registered, McKinely said. The groups have been bringing the forms in on a weekly basis, but McKinely said she was expecting a lot more to be dropped off this past weekend. One of those groups is ReEnergize the Vote, a non-parti san group focused on mobilizing the youth vote, according to the group's website. The organization encourages young adults to get involved in the 2010 election by helping students register and pro viding them with reminders and information about local polling locations. Hana Uman, the lead campus organizer for ReEnergize the on top of his helmet as he headed time falling to No. 15 lowa, 24-3, toward the sideline. in front of 70,585 fans. Though the opening drive of We the Kings, J. Cole to perform in Alumni Hall By Hannah Rishel and Courtney Warner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Rec Hall erupted into cheers at the Boys Like Girls concert when the Student Programming Association (SPA) announced that We the Kings and J., Cole will be performing at Penn State in three weeks. The performance of up-and-coming rap and hip hop artist J. Cole and headliner We the Kings, part of the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour, will take place at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct 22 in Alumni Hall in the HUB. Jennifer Pamplin has seen We the Kings previous ly and plans to attend the upcoming show. "I wondered why they were going to [Penn State] Behrend and not here," Pamplin (sophomore-psy chology) said. MIPLAIVAII Today is the last day to register to vote. Students can register by going to the ReEnergize the Vote website at reenergizethevote.org or at the post office at 237 S. Fraser St. Vote, said the group has made every effort to ensure that See ELECTION, Page 2. "We've gotta close the deal," See WE THE KINGS, Page 2 psucollegian.com Joanna Wynar/Collegian See lOWA, Page 2 Courtesy of myspace.com We the Kings and J. Cole will play at Penn State on Oct. 22 in Alumni Hall. The Student Programming Association is sponsoring the concert. @dailycollegian HOMECOMING 2010 Spirit week starts By Megan Rogers COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER For Homecoming Public Relations Director Caitlin Rush, the best part about Penn State is that while everyone at the uni versity has a different story, they all share the same blue and white pride. That's the idea behind this year's Homecoming theme: "Bonded By Blue and White." Homecoming Week has arrived and those involved with the preparations say the anticipation and excitement are high. The week encompasses a vari ety of activities from Tuesday night's reorganized talent show to the traditional Homecoming parade Friday designed to entice everyone at Penn State, Rush (junior-marketing and pub lic relations) said. "Homecoming Week is a chance for all students to exem plify the pride and love they have for Penn State," Rush (junior marketing and public relations) said. With that in mind, the Homecoming Executive Committee has been preparing for this week since last year's Homecoming celebration, Rush said. Penn State's Homecoming is one of the largest in the coun try she added. But it's not just the Executive Committee who's gearing up for Homecoming weekend. Float preparations for the Homecoming parade begin today, Interfraternity Council Associate Vice President for Homecoming Carter Satterfield said and he expects to see fra ternities and the organizations they are paired with hard at work on their floats throughout the week It's not just the parade that students are excited for, he said. Satterfield (senior-energy busi ness and finance) said he thinks overall participation in all Homecoming events will be at an all-time high this year "We're just excited to see Penn State come back from a student point of view and become a Penn State tradition," he said. The alumni association is preparing for the weekend as well. Kate Delano, associate director of strategic communica tions for the Penn State Alumni Association, said that while there is no way to put a number on the amount of alumni visiting State College this week, many returning students are expected. The student-alumni ice cream social will take place at the Hintz Family Alumni Center from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, featuring special guests like Grand Marshal Alison Bayer, the Nittany Lion, the Blue Band, cheerleaders and distinguished alumni, Delano said. To e-mail reporter: mersl9o@psu.edu More coverage on Homecoming Week NEWS, Page 3.
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