Archive for March, 2008
Common Cause of Pennsylvania: Open Records
The LION 90.7fm’s popular public affairs talk program Radio Free Penn State interviewed Barry Kaufman, Executive Director of Common Cause of Pennsylvania, back on February 19th on what his organization’s involvement with recent open records legislation was, as well as his thoughts on what is needed at Penn State University to make the institution more [...]
The Student Facilities Fee: Why It’s Happening So Fast
The Student Facilities Fee is being almost frantically pushed by the administration upon the student body, even while most students and parents remain unaware due to a lack of publicity and transparency in the fee process. What’s this fee all about, and why is the administration so desperate to see the Trustees approve it by [...]
‘We Represent The Administration’
Out of the many reactions we witnessed here at Safeguard Old State from our decision to publicly back this year’s State Patty’s Day celebration earlier this month, easily the most disconcerting was that of the Student Programming Association at Penn State. Raj Desai, head of the Student Programming Association (SPA), the group created last year [...]
No Other Choice: Gavin Keirans the only option for UPUA President
Gavin Keirans and Valarie Russell represent the only choice for UPUA President and Vice President. Vote today at vote.psu.edu
Right On: Penn State Parent Speaks Up on New Tax
The Daily Collegian today features a letter from a concerned Penn State parent who condemns the administration’s newly unveiled “facilities” tax that’s going to be implemented by Fall 2008. The “Student Facilities Fee”, which was uncovered recently by Safeguard Old State, will cost students an addition $200 per year despite the fact that no new [...]
The Corner Pocket Report
The following is a report written by Executive Director Gavin Keirans on how to revamp The Corner Pocket in the HUB-Robeson Center.
