Posted on May 8th, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
Filed under The Sentinel | 1 Comment

Despite the results of the Recreation Facilities Analysis report that we published on Safeguard Old State earlier this week, the Centre Daily Times reports today that athletic facilities will “get major upgrades.”

Posted on May 6th, 2008 by Gavin P. Keirans
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Since this facilities fee has been proposed, many have asked questions as to the need for it as well as for the student approval. Some may not see this as a major issue, only a hundred dollars. But at what point does it stop?

Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
Filed under Featured Article, Triponey Watch | 3 Comments

Safeguard Old State is making publicly available the report commissioned by the Penn State administration in 2005 called the “Recreation Facilities Analysis.” This is just a part of our continuing coverage of the “Student Facilities Fee” being pushed by the administration.

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by Christopher Morell
Filed under Pursuit of Excellence | No Comments

As I sit here at the end of my first year at Penn State I think back as to what I have done, I can say with absolute honesty that I never made a better decision than to come to Happy Valley.

Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
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The Student Facilities Fee debate rages on. As the dispute between money hungry administrators and democratically elected students continues, Safeguard Old State brings you the inside scoop.

PSN TV Interview: SOS Executive Director on the Administration’s Fiscal Recklessness.
Previous Articles: Safeguard Old State’s coverage of the Student Facilities Fee fiasco.

Posted on April 15th, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
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The Daily Collegian makes it seem as if the student population is at odds over a proposed fee repurposing. Is this true? From what I’ve seen, I certainly don’t think so. Read what the UPUA and CCSG really think…

Posted on April 15th, 2008 by Loyal Blue & White
Filed under Featured Article | 5 Comments

After failing last Friday at imposing a new, unregulated, $200 per year tax upon the student body, where is the administration left in regards to student fees? What do we hope to see, and why do we fight?

Interview: SOS Executive Director talks with PSN-TV on the “Student Facilities Fee.”

Posted on April 11th, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
Filed under The Sentinel | 2 Comments

The voice of the students was heard today, with the decision on the implementation of major changes to student fees, which could incorporate a ‘facilities fee’, being tabled.

Posted on April 8th, 2008 by Thomas A. Shakely
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Penn State Student Body President Gavin Keirans asserted the need for “accountability and transparency in all facets of Penn State life”, further declaring that this reform “needs to start with the student leadership.”

Posted on April 7th, 2008 by Loyal Blue & White
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The secret “Student Activity Fee Board” (SAFB) will be voting on the new student tax, the “Student Facility Fee” this Friday. The only problem is, their meetings are not publicized, they have no website and the public doesn’t know when or where they meet. Transparent, right?