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Making its debut is a new PCT tie (center), a dapper accessory available at The College Store. First in line to check in are (from right): Arianny D. Vizcaino, general studies, Williamsport; Stacy A. Milheim, business administration: management concentration, Watsontown; and Courtney P. Fry, business administration: marketing concentration, Pennsdale. Rhonda S.

Piscataway troupe to perform Thursday night Mark Tayac and the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday in Penn College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. The group carries on the long-standing traditions, culture and heritage of its members' indigenous ancestors, the first Native Americans to encounter Capt. John Smith along the banks of the Potomac River in 1608.

"Penn College Star" Lloyd A. Shope (center) is joined by Gwendolyn A. Ntim, second place, and Ryan A. Gibson, who finished third. Students of Musical Development Co-hosts Morgan N. Keyser, a graphic design major from Cogan Station, and Wilmer I. Clase, of Lancaster, a building science and sustainable design: architectural technology concentration student, keep the show flowing.

Christopher R. Grove, dining services manager, tempts patrons with a colorful palette of samples. Red and green peppers are among the fresh produce for sale ... ... at a market table outside Wildcat Express staffed by Jessica C. Guzzi (left), an exercise science major from Jermyn, and Colleen M. McCollum, a pre-emergency medical services student from Danville.

Resident Assistants from The Village at Penn College help deliver the emotional message that "Words Hurt." Offering his perspective is LaQuinn N. Thompson, of York, enrolled in applied human services. Adding to the powerful dialogue are RAs from Campus View Apartments. Stereotypes are dissected in a re-enacted interview involving Kacie L.

Two- and three-dimensional collage works that are part cubist, part surrealist will challenge perspectives and delight the eye in the next exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Mikhail Gubin’s “Geometry,” running Nov. 6 through Dec. 11, offers works on paper and wooden sculptures from an award-winning artist who was born in the former Soviet Union.

Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Exercise Science Club will host a powerlifting competition Nov. 14 at CrossFit Montoursville. With categories for men and women, judged “pound for pound” (how much weight a person lifts per pound of body weight) the competition is open to anyone.

Students interested in learning how to make gourmet meals using simple ingredients from Penn College's Wildcat Express and Fuel convenience stores should sign up for the Student Activities Office's next Short Course. "Ramen-Hack Recipes for College Students," will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Room 105C of the Bush Campus Center.

In the next installment of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Daniel J. Doyle Technology & Society Colloquia Series, a nationally recognized facilities manager will discuss how organizations and individuals can decrease their energy use and show the impact even minor improvements can have on expenses, air quality and health.

The Halloween spirit was clearly willing at Penn College this past week, as a variety of activities – including "Nightmare on Rose Street" (a combination of Dining Services' Halloween Boofet and a masquerade party at Rose Street Commons) and the "Arc Asylum" haunted welding lab – added chills and chuckles. – Photos by Caleb G.