4 I FRIDAY, OCT. 29, 2010 Collegian file photo The Break Zone, formerly known as The Corner Pocket, undewent ren ovations and will be holding a launching party today. New name chosen for billiards lounge By Danae Blasso FOR THE COLLEG:,', IW° weeks and 25 name sub missions later, the billiards lounge formerly known as the Corner Pocket will have its new name revealed today. Laura Atkins I sophomore marketing) created the winning name and logo. The room is now The Break Zone, and it was cho sen because students said it fits the new atmosphere of the room. "I like the name change because it changed away from just being pool, but still has the pool subtext to the name. - said Phillip Krosnar (junior physics , . the president of the Gamin Association. "We are lookinc for ward to talking with the r that they've added new features. - The Break Zone has t( fide(' video game stations that aro all equipped with X Box con soles, along with billiard and music. The room has also been deco rated with Penn State decals. be a major event and we are expecting thousands of peo pie to pass through it: . said Keith Somers. the manager of The Break Zone. There will be a lineup activ ties and entertainfni at that will he completely free ' ~,y1 open to the public. There will he no cost to play pool or X-Box 360 or eat the food provided. Somers said. ..Our main sponsor and part ner. Grublife. will he hr; e with lamo Introducing... free food and giveaways along with a prize wheel from 12 to 2 p.m.. - Somers (junior-finance) said. Grublife wont be the.only thing to look forward to at the launch party From 2 to 6 p.m., the cam pus rep for Übisoft will be releas ing the new Shaun White Skateboarding game on X-Box 360. There will be a contest involving it and whoever has the highest score gets free video games, Somer said. Anna Jepson (senior-integrat ed arts) will perform from her EP released on Oct. 1 The EP is relaxed. It has soul to it. It will he me performing with an acoustic guitar" Jepson said. -. My EP is called "Something About Sunshine" and I will be playing the four songs that are on After the short ceremony to reward the winner of the renam ing competition, the night's activ ities will kick off and DJ Sebastian will conclude. "The objective of the launch is for everyone to come out and see that the Break Zone has a lot to offer." Somers said. With all the work he has put in, Somer's hopes people have fun. The challenge was bringing all these different companies or organizations together but we are making it happen," Somers-, said. "I'm putting a lot of hard work into the launch and I'm con fident that everyone who comes out will have a great time." .11vh.s.. MIEN MK4=al Delivery Dine In Take-Out Go to psucollegian.com LOCAL Greeks to treat community By Vera Greene COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER On Sunday morning, members of all four greek councils will walk around the State College area with garbage bags in hand, in hopes of tidying up after Halloween weekend. Following the "Greek Sweep," from 3 to 6 p.m., there will be the first annual "Greek or Treat," where children from the area can walk around to different fraterni ties and trick or treat. Wanting to make Oct. 31 a total day of service, the Interfraternity Council decided sweeping the neighborhood of trash and then providing candy and activities for children would be a good way to give back After State Patty's Day, Vice President for Communications Dan Cartwright, said the Greek Sweep was very successful, and he thinks it will be the same this year after Halloween weekend. And once 3 p.m. rolls around, Trick or treaters welcomed at dorm Little ghosts and ghouls from the State College area trick-or treated in Beaver Hall Wednesday evening, but they weren't the only ones enjoying the Halloween season. Kyle O'Neill (freshman-engi neering), who dressed as a lum berjack for Halloween, said he enjoyed handing out candy to the younger kids trekking through the halls. "Halloween was always a big part of my life and made me so happy," O'Neill said. wanted to instill the same happiness in the kids." Stacie Swartzentruber, the Beaver Hall resident coordinator, said she organized the trick-or treating event because she want ed to give community members a warm and safe place to celebrate the holiday. But Swartzentruber said the kids weren't the only ones who benefited. 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For more information, visit our we bsite or contact us: 732-445-5117 or psminfo@dceo.rutgers.edu Visit our website for additional dates & details! the campus will be more present able for the families who decide to partake in Greek or Treat. Cartwright said the kids will not be let down. Depending on the house, there will be pumpkin carving, face painting, games and even prizes, he said. "Since it's the first time, we really hope it continues year to year," Cartwright said. "The community gets a lot out of it and we're looking forward to it." Marina Matteo, Panhellenic Council vice president for corn munications, said she thinks the event has a lot of potential to start a new tradition. After heavy advertising and with the amount of involvement from the IFC, PHC, National Panhellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council Matteo (senior-public relations) said it's sure to be an event above and beyond what's expected. "We're encouraging everyone "Halloween was always a big part of my life and made me so happy. I wanted to instill the same happiness in the kids." Swartzentruber said A steady flow of costumed chil dren, who ranged in age from two to 12 years old, worked their ways through the eight floors of Beaver Hall, encountering many Penn State students who participated in the event by handing out candy. Cheyanne Miller (freshman division of undergraduate stud ies), who dressed as the Queen of Hearts, said she decided to go all out with Halloween festivities. Standing in front of a decorated dorm room blaring Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Miller said buying candy for the kids was a good investment. "It's Halloween, you know? It's really great. It makes me feel like I'm at home again," Miller said. Throughout the evening the children were escorted in groups by Resident Assistants like Jana Clinton, taken to the various floors and rooms to meet the res idents. .'3~'^s- y ' fib' i4to, THE DAILY COLLEGIAN to dress up and make this day something special and really cool for the kids," Matteo said. Alison Magaziner, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, said she's especially excited for the Greek or Treat event because she loves kids. "When you're in college, you don't usually get to see the trick or treat aspect like you used to when you were younger," Magaziner (junior-psychology). "My sorority can't wait we're all getting dressed up." To e-mail reporter: vhgsoo3@psu.edu If you treat What: Greek or Treat When: Sunday, Oct. 31 Where: Fraternity Row and vari ous fraternity houses Details: The event is open to the community - Things like this gets students involved in the community and it also gives the kids the opportuni ty to see what campus is like," Clinton (junior- Spanish and international studies) said. Swartzentruber advertised the event to children throughout the community through a variety of organizations including the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. Conor Nelson. Class of 2003. brought his - little brother" to the event. Nelson said he's been mentor ing Kenneth Murray, 10, for two years and thought this would be a great opportunity for Kenneth and his younger sister, Marin, to trick-or-treat in a safe environ ment. "When I was a kid I had older influences and this program is a great way to spend time with kids," Nelson said. 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