Browns Excursion for Marietta College Students

College Union Board is taking a busload of students up to Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 3 for their division match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals.  A $20 ticket can be purchased in the Student Activities office in Andrews Hall.  The ticket will get you on a charter bus up to the game, a ticket to the game itself, and transportation back to Marietta when the game is complete.  Bus leaves at 9 AM on the 3rd.

This is a great opportunity for MC students to go see an NFL game for a very low price.  Instead of paying anywhere between $30 and $50 in gas for your car and anywhere between $40 to $60 for a ticket, you are only paying $20.  Take advantage while you can.  Tickets are going fast.

Student Rush at Penguins and Blue Jackets

The NHL has really embraced the world of cheap tickets for college students  The two franchises nearest to Marietta have very different ways of handling the tickets, but that also goes with the fact that the Pittsburgh Penguins are awesome and the Columbus Blue Jackets are still a young, up-and-coming franchise.  Please note that these offers are good for both College and High School students.

For Pens fans, only specific games are marked as Rush nights.  You can sign-up for text message alerts by texting RUSH to 32623, or visit their website here.  They’ll let you know how many tickets are being released for the RUSH that night, and where to go to claim them.  Typically, the tickets are $25 (specifically cash only), and the seats are better if you are there earlier.  Lines will wrap all the way around the building, as tickets are sold in-person, with no ticket being sold until an hour before the game starts.  Most importantly, only one ticket per ID.

The Pens have their next Student RUSH night on September 28 at 7:05 PM in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Students attempting to “Carry the Flag” and watch the Blue Jackets have a much easier time getting cheap tickets this season.  Their “Rush CBJ” program  offers up both upper and lower deck tickets for $15, and $25, respectively.  Each student ID is good for two tickets at either price point.  Tickets can be purchased online starting at Noon the day of a game, or at the Nationwide Arena box office within one hour of game time.

“CBJ Rush” tickets are available at every home game this season.

Indians Internship Fair

The Cleveland Indians are offering a killer deal for those looking for a summer internship in the region on Tuesday, September 28.

Their now-annual event costs $30, but includes a panel of speakers discussing the prospects of their respective industries, a dinner during batting practice, and lower reserved seat for the Indians game against the Detroit Tigers.  All of the Cleveland Indians affiliates will be there, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Lake Erie Monsters, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.  To register, fill out an application at the Cleveland Indians website, and buy a ticket for the event.

I was able to attend the event last season, and found a lot of value from attending.  You get a chance to get your name (and resume) out there for plenty of different folks to see.  Also, you can network with other college students just like you from all over the region.  There was plenty of swag handed out last year (I know the Indians had a lot of giveaway items to hand out from the previous year).  And plus, you can see a Major League Baseball game and get good food (and snacks).

Blockbuster Adds Games To “By Mail” Plans

While the company that used to be a behemoth in the rental industry flirts with bankruptcy and tries to compete with Netflix, it is trying to differentiate itself.  Blockbuster By Mail, their DVD rentals at home program, announced today that games would also be included.  So users can rent movies, games, and TV series at their home via the mailbox.  $9 a month will get you 1 DVD or vide game at a time, with plans going up to $17 a month for 3 DVD’s or games at a time.  The Total Access plans are only worthwhile if there is a Blockbuster in the area (the nearest stores are in Belpre and Parkersburg).

If you’ve been tempted by this deal, consider the major points between Blockbuster and Netflix.  Sure, you get to rent games with Blockbuster.  But at the same price point ($9) you could stream movies to your computer, XBOX 360, Wii, Playstation, and eventually, mobile phones.  Online streaming is separate with Blockbuster, and costs vary from rental to outright purchase (but offers streaming to computers, mobile phones, and TV’s).  So the question is, which do you value more?  Online movie streaming, or Video Game Rentals?

Netflix Gets More Online Movies

Speaking about the whole online streaming universe, Netflix announced today that it’s increasing their streaming library in a huge way.  New movies from Paramount, MGM, and Lionsgate will be able to be streamed online 90 days after their DVD release, starting September 1st.

This also means that their back catalogues will also be available, starting that same day.  According to the press release, this could mean nearly 3,000 new movies available for streaming via Netflix.  Like I mentioned earlier, $9 will get you one DVD at a time, and unlimited movie and tv streaming.

Hulu Plus Coming

Most students don’t have TiVo’s or DVR’s on campus, and with busy lives away from the TV, yet great shows on every day, it’s hard to keep up.  Hulu fixes that problem, for the most part, but if you were looking for more, it’s here.

Hulu Plus gives you access to previous seasons of shows, and unlocks a back catalogue of many other shows not available to the typical Hulu user.  It also allows you to stream Hulu Plus content to your TV, Playstation 3, iPhone, and iPad (supposedly more devices are coming soon, including the XBOX 360).  Costs $10 a month, but is currently in a limited preview, so you have to apply for the privilege to use the service at the moment.

Even with the monthly payment, you’ll still be forced to watch ads during the shows.  And don’t worry, free Hulu will still be around.