High School Students Invited to Five Summer Admissions Events 

High school students will have five opportunities this summer to attend informal-yet-informative sessions with faculty and other representatives of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. 

The college will host two Spend a Summer Day events, one on Friday, July 24, and one on Friday, August 14. Each begins at 10 a.m. with an Information Fair; faculty from the Sam and Irene Black School of Business, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Science, School of Engineering, and the college’s nursing program will be available to talk with and answer questions from students and their parents. Representatives from admissions, financial aid, student activities, and the college’s Honors program also will be on hand. 

The fair will be followed by academic, admissions and financial aid presentations, walking tours of campus, and a picnic lunch. The program concludes at 2 p.m. 

Three evening events will follow a similar schedule, including a picnic dinner. They begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, Thursday, July 23, and Thursday, August 13. 

The events are free to students and their families, but advance registration is required and can be made online, by e-mail, or by calling 814-898-6100 (toll free 866-374-3378. Can’t make one of the planned events? Individual appointments are available at any time. 

Early Reviews and a 12-Minute 'Harry Potter' Preview

Posted by: Erik Davis on July 7, 2009

Now that Transformers, Public Enemies, Wolverine and Terminator have all come through the summer blockbuster meat grinder, it's time to focus all of our attention on the long-awaited return of our favorite boy wizard, Harry Potter. For those of you out there simply dying to see more of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince prior to its July 15th release date, the good news is the recent 12-minute HBO First Look is now online for you to watch, love and obsess over.


Split into two parts (and available on YouTube here and here), the First Look features tons of clips from the upcoming movie, as well as interviews with the cast and filmmakers. Half-Blood Prince just started screening for the press, and the buzz is extremely high – to the point where some are saying that this Potter film could be the first nominated for a best picture Academy Award. I know it's crazy to even think of such a thing, but with the new Oscar rules allowing ten nominees, and with Potter nearing the end of his cinematic journey (resulting in larger, darker, more adult films), I wouldn't be surprised if this one found its way to Oscar's doorstep – especially since this is the last solo Potter film before the two-part Deathly Hallows finale.

Here are a few quotes from some early reviews:

"David Yates has learned from his mistakes and here he turns in the most confident, stylish, individual, warm-hearted and witty Harry Potter yet." – The Sun

"I was blown away like a Quidditch player on a supercharged broomstick. Not only that, halfway through, I'm thinking the unthinkable: Ten academy awards are available this year ... hmm, I wonder ...." Paul Dergarabedian, Hollywood.com

"Dazzlingly well made and perhaps deliberately less fanciful than the previous entries, this one is played in a mode closer to palpable life-or-death drama than any of the others and is quite effective as such." -- Variety

"The more human side of the story covering the interplay of burgeoning romances doesn't interfere with what is essentially an action extravaganza, making it a great all round viewing experience." - Pink News

So, who's excited about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince now?

How To Break Up With A Girl

(The things NOT to do)

by Rob Taylor

June is over and the fresh face of summer love has faded. The wonderful girl you met has changed and you want to get rid of her…here are some tips on what to do and what not to do…

1) Never say “We can still be friends” unless you were friends before you started dating. This will drag out the pain of the break up and the girl will think that there still may be a chance of a reunion. Instead say, “I like you, you’re a good person, blah-de-blah-blah, but we aren’t meant to be together. We need to be free to find who we were truly meant to be with.” That way she will know it’s over, it offers her some closure and you don’t come off looking like a total ass. 

Remember; always be honest but not too honest!

If you want to move on, say so. Don’t hem and haw about it, and pussy foot around. However, don’t say "Look, you’ve gotten really fat. I can’t date a fat chick." That will get you killed and her acquitted for the murder. "You know you’re crazy, right?" Bad idea! "I’m looking for somebody younger." Again this will result in your death. Offer honesty like, "We’re two different people now." Or "It’s not working out." These are fine

2) DO NOT break up over the phone…or worse a text message. Doing this will show her that you never really cared and it will give her anger a chance to grow and fester and that means that there WILL be a retaliation…especially when she tells he friends how you two broke up.

3) Break up in a public place. This lessens the chance of her having a weapon handy since you aren’t at her place. This puts her out of her element since she doesn’t know where and, if she does pull a knife, there are a lot of people around to call an ambulance to pick you sorry butt up and drive it to the hospital.

4) Don’t take her anywhere that serves beef and, if you do, don’t wear your good clothes. If they serve beef odds are that they serve wine…red wine and when you break up with her…she WILL throw a glass at you. If you wear older clothes that $1,000 suit of yours is safe in the closet and all that was ruined was a $15 Walmart sweater.

5) Don’t call her or say that she can call you just to see how things are going. The two of you have gone through a break up and she is going to have anger built up. Talking to her is only going to make things worse. And that is something you definitely don’t want.

6) Let her be angry! Let her vent and yell. If it gets too much…simply walk away. What’s she going to do…you are in a public place! Besides that you just broke up with her so her telling your ass off is a fair trade.

Now, these are just guidelines you know. Every break up is different and she is going to somehow get even so be prepared for it. Other than that…you’re done…it’s over and it is time to move on.

The Jive

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New Erie Summer Theatre Troupe Opens In Director's Circle Space

An original work entitled “Fine Art Photography” details the story of a middle-aged man struggling to simultaneously support his family and re-discover himself.

This resonant piece will be produced by Epiphany Theatre Company in the former Director’s Circle Theater, located on the 2nd floor of the Renaissance Center, 1001 State St., from Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19. Performances begin at 7:00pm. There will be one additional matinee on Sunday, July 19 at 2:00pm. The show is approximately 90 minutes long.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to ArtsErie. Tickets will be available at the door, but seating is limited, so call 814-746-0592 or e-mail epiphanytheatrecompany@Gmail.com to reserve your spot!

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