Goodbye, Joe
The silence was deafening in the days after Joseph Vincent Paterno died. At the Paterno statue throughout the week, in the lines snaking across campus into the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, and in the vast crowds lining the streets of campus and State College, tens of thousands of Penn State fans were reverentially silent as they honored Coach Paterno and helped guide him home. The sad week in Happy Valley ended with a touching and often times funny memorial service that celebrated Paterno’s life.
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THON: 4 Ways FTK
Gas for commuting families of The Four Diamonds Fund. Wigs for children who have lost their hair. Research to find ways to better treat—and maybe some day cure—cancer. Each dollar donated to THON makes a difference. THON 2012 is just a couple of weeks away, and it’s not too late to show support.
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The Sound of Music in Pittsburgh
Catch some future stars of the music world on Feb. 28 at the 6th Annual Penn State President’s Concert, which will feature nearly 200 students performing as part of the Penn State Glee Club, Opera Theatre and Philharmonic Orchestra at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall.
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Pinking of Blue and White
While Penn State is not returning to its original school colors of pink and black, the basketball Lady Lions will be donning pink uniforms for their Feb. 26 game against Minnesota as part of Penn State’s Pink Zone efforts. Penn State’s Pink Zone has raised more than $359,000 for breast cancer causes. Can’t make it to the game? Watch it on the Big Ten Network and support the cause online.
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