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The semester is well under way and I have to ask you: does your neck, back or shoulder hurt yet? Do you know why? It just might be your backpack. Carrying too much weight or improperly wearing backpacks can cause neck, back and shoulder pain and compromise posture and breathing. The U.S.

Two sections of first-year collision repair students recently participated in a "Shop Fire Safety" demonstration and training session at the Williamsport Bureau of Fire training area on West Third Street.

They came, they saw, they conquered. Hundreds of freshmen attended the Penn College Library's orientation sessions, held over the opening weekend of the fall semester, and took the Library Quiz. Of the successfully completed quizzes, 19 winners were drawn. The library held a pizza party Friday to honor the winners: Grand Prize − A Zen Micro MP PlayerJoshua P.

Twenty-two Pennsylvania College of Technology students enrolled in culinary arts majors will not only practice their cooking skills, but also help to manage the kitchen for an evening this semester at Le Jeune Chef, the college's fine-dining restaurant. On Wednesday and Friday evenings beginning Sept.

Adrianne R. Watkins, a senior Environmental Technology Management major at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has spent the summer collecting data and will present her results to the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association during the open meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Plunkett's Creek Fire Hall in Barbours.

The Penn College Students In Free Enterprise Team is launching its fifth year on campus with an enthusiastic team that plans to get involved, make a difference and win at competition. Penn College SIFE recruits a diverse group of students from all majors.

An Off-Campus Block Party will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Vine Avenue. According to the Student Affairs Office, thepurpose of the Block Party is to provide a positive first impression of Williamsport for Pennsylvania College of Technology's off-campus students − and to help those students understand they are members of a community beyond the college.

Academic Support Services announces that all currently enrolled studentsnow have access to a free,online tutoring service called SMARTHINKING. SMARTHINKINGprovides on-line tutoring assistance in accounting, biology, chemistry, economics,math (basic through calculus II), physics, Spanish, statistics and writing. You can access SMARTHINKING from any computer with an Internet connection.

The Student Activities Office is introducing a new program: Commuter Pit Stops. This program is intended to provide opportunities for commuter students (but ALL students are welcome!) to pick up information about college programs and resources, as well as enjoy some entertainment.

Through an agreement with the Williamsport YWCA, 815 W. Fourth St., Penn College students havefree access to the facilities, including the warm-water pool and fitness room.Students may participate in any of the programs offered, including water aerobics, aqua kickbox, aqua tai chi and many more. They also may participate in any classes and open/lap swims.