Patty Kleban
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Details in Beta Theta Pi Case Are Horrifying, but Judicial System Must Run Its Course
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As a parent, my heart breaks for the Piazza family. I believe that if the young men in this case were as reckless and as cruel as the grand jury presentment outlines, there should be swift justice and serious consequences. Those charged must, however, be given the chance to tell their side of the st
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A Handshake and a Thank You Mean a Lot
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I have never seen it in any class that I’ve taught prior. It was a simple gesture of kindness and respect. A leader making a decision that others chose to follow. An experience that not only lifted my day but reminded me of the amazing students that I am so lucky to teach.
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Shaver’s Creek Renovations a Well-Deserved Upgrade for a Community Resource
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Things are happening at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center this year as it undergoes a multi-million-dollar renovation and upgrade of the facilities and program service areas. After 40 years, it’s time.
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Faculty Could Use a Safe Space Too
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After a particularly bad week in a really tough semester, I’m requesting safe spaces for faculty members too. I think we need a space where faculty members can go to voice our concerns, express our frustrations and feel safe from the treatment that we sometimes receive from students – and by the
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Party Restrictions a Needed Step for Greek Life at Penn State
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As I was reading the list of new rules and regulations, I paused with a gasp. Greek organizations will now be limited to 10 socials that provide alcohol each semester. A limit of 10 socials with alcohol per semester – down from the 45 that each organization was allowed under the old system.
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Celebrating a Retirement and 53 Years of Serving Local Community
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This week my family is preparing for some change. My father-in-law, Dr. George Kleban, is closing his dental practice after 53 years. If anyone deserves a chance to step away from work and start enjoying the fruits of retirement, it is Doc, as he called by so many. He will turn 80 in July.
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Real Impact Will Come from Personal Action
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Marching on Washington and walking off the job may temporarily raise the volume for those who want to influence policy or change the way we do things. Taking action on a personal level and giving our time, talent and treasure to bring about change will likely have a direct impact.
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The Phenomenon of April the Giraffe
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Like millions of others across the world, I can’t stay away from it. I’m talking about the live cam that is following a giraffe who is currently residing at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, N.Y.
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Little Town, Big High Rises
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Hearing the reactions from a person who grew up in State College, attended Penn State and left for the world beyond Centre County just about two years ago offered some new perspective.
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The Bad News About Fake News
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Fake news used to be reserved mostly for the grocery store tabloids, but the advent of the internet and social media have made the ability to widely distribute a fake news story surprisingly easy.