Rev. Lawson’s Presentation
Have you every walked around downtown or in an area overwhelmed with people? Depending where you are, you will hear your everyday conversations, possibly business deals, phone conversations, and...
View ArticleChimanda Adichie
Chimanda Adichie, the author of Americanah, came to Schwab auditorium to speak. When they said her name, and having read her book, I truly expected her to be hard to understand considering she is from...
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Disability Month at PSU!
I’m sure everyone is aware of “Stall Stories” posted in all of the bathrooms in the residence halls. As awkward as it sounds, this is where I discovered that October is Disability Month here at Penn...
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Somewhere Nice and Quiet…
Do you like peace and quiet? Some nice scenery to look at? then listen up! On my run the other day, i took a turn towards Penn States H. O. Smith Botanic Gardens. There was a pumpkin caring competition...
View ArticleWhat it Takes to be a Leader- Marguerite Rivara
The club organization that interested me was club basketball. I contacted the leader of club basketball, Marguerite Rivara, and asked him how he became a leader and what he thought it took to be a...
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Catholic Schools and Disabilities do not Mix!
Around the time I was in the fourth grade, about 10 years old I would say, my best friend (who is still my best friend to this day), was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We both have gone to Catholic...
View ArticleSocial Media & Sandy Hook
Social Media did a lot for the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. It immediately brought attention to the public. From people advocating, to supporters of gun control, and those bringing to the attention...
View ArticleWho Doesn’t Like to Shop?!
“To give everyone full equality we must give everyone full opportunity” -Martyn Sibley Martyn Sibley is a a disabled man in a wheelchair with a mission. To be quite honest I agree with his mission. In...
View ArticleExploring Minors
This week while looking through the minors that Penn State has to offer, I discovered a minor that I potentially want to look into more! Seeing that I love understanding, working, and learning about...
View ArticleTragedies Lead to Positive Outcomes
Its terrible to say but I feel tragedies always have some sort of positive outcome in the end… Whether its the community coming together or new laws being made to ensure safety or even people realizing...
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Horse-Play Gone Wrong
I think one of my favorite thing to to with my friends is joke around, “horse-play”, and sarcastically insult each other just for a few laughs. Who doesn’t like to do things like that? It’s one thing...
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Favorite Study Spot So Far!!!
I don’t know about anyone else but I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT study in my room. So many distractions ranging from Netflix, snacks, and especially my bed. Of course all of those things are so much better than...
View ArticleThink Before You Speak
As if parents who have children with special needs don’t have it tough already. Aside from the intensive care, constant attention, and worry for their child, others only seem to add to the stress. Jane...
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Old Main
In the middle of my run over this past weekend I took my normal route down past the library, near the lion shrine, past Old Main and finally, downtown! It was dark out, probably about 7:30 and...
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“…and here’s what’s happening in your neck of the woods”
I’m sure you all have, at some point in your life, watched the Today Show or at least passed through it while surfing the channels. What about the guy that has that familiar sign off of “and here’s...
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Don’t Be Puzzled, Be Aware!
Last night, I received my favorite weekly call a tad bit early. Fortunately for me, it was just in the knick of time because I was stressing over a test that I would be taking in a few hours. The...
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The News
Following different types of news stories has really shown me what our generation and society claims to be news. I think anything that catches people’s attention can be considered newsworthy. There...
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Infernos
ATTENTION: I have officially found my favorite restaurant (so far) up here in State College since I’ve been here Right off of College Avenue is a wonderful bar and restaurant that will not be a regret...
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Holiday Cheer :)
In one of my first blog posts, I told you all about how I worked in a place called the ODC where adults with disabilities came to perform simple tasks and would be paid for these “jobs” that they did....
View ArticleTracking it Forward
The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary will always be what I consider a sore subject. The moment is brought into conversation, people automatically feel sympathy towards the families, school, and...
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