Poetry, spoken word, singing, instrumental performances and more will all be part of Open Mic Night on Feb. 27, at Penn State York. The event, set for 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center, is sponsored by the Penn State York Black Student Union and the Diversity Committee.
Carla Christopher, a local poet and former poet laureate of York, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 as part of Open Mic Night at Penn State York. Students will share poetry, spoken word, sing, and play musical instruments as part of the evening. The event is sponsored by the Penn State York Black Student Union and the Diversity Committee.
Penn State York men's basketball students-athletes Trent Thomas and Lucas Jewell, and women's basketball student-athletes Emily Colon and Karra Thomason, have earned honors from the Penn State University Athletic Conference for their play during the 2016-17 season.
Karra Thomason, No. 20, earned honorable mention from the PSUAC for her work on the basketball court during the 2016-17 season. Coach Terri Van Slyke called Thomason a double-double machine with an incredible ability to score.
Emily Colon, No. 3, earned honorable mention honors from the PSUAC for the 2016-17 women's basketball season. Terri Van Slyke, head women's basketball coach at Penn State York, said that Colon has a passion for the game that is evident in her play.
Lucas Jewell, No. 12, earned All-PSUAC second team honors for his work on the court during the 2016-17 men's basketball season. Coach Parrish Petry called Jewell the engine that ran the team. The Penn State York senior is from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Trent Thomas, No. 10, earned All-PSUAC first team honors for his outstanding play during the 2016-17 men's basketball season. Parrish Petry, head men's basketball coach, called Thomas a scoring machine. His fierce play throughout the season contributed to the team's 15-1 conference record.
