By: Breanna Jacobs Thousands of Penn State students and alumni crowded the Old Main lawn last night to celebrate the life of former head football coach, Joe Paterno. As the bell in the Old Main clock tower struck 8 p.m., the crowd joined in lighting candles in remembrance of Paterno, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 85. Present and former football players … [Read more...] about Thousands Mourn Loss of Paterno
Lessons I Learned From Joe Paterno
By: Breanna Jacobs This morning, the Penn State community suffered the loss of its greatest legend. Former head football coach Joe Paterno passed away at the age of 85. Paterno had been in the hospital since Jan. 13 and his death is attributed to health complications stemming from his lung cancer treatments. Paterno was not just a Penn State legend, but he was an … [Read more...] about Lessons I Learned From Joe Paterno
Bonnies’ defense smothers Duquesne in A-10 opener, 61-53
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - Saturday's matinee was just another round in the eternal battle of offense versus defense. This time, defense ruled. Jessica Jenkins scored 16 points and Megan Van Tatenhove chipped in 13 points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies opened Atlantic 10 play with a 61-53 victory over the Duquesne Dukes at the Reilly Center. The … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ defense smothers Duquesne in A-10 opener, 61-53
Penn State Hires O’Brien as New Football Coach
By: Breanna Jacobs It was confirmed today that Penn State University will officially hire current New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the new head football coach. O’Brien will be formally introduced as the new head coach of the Nittany Lions in a press conference on Saturday. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Former head coach … [Read more...] about Penn State Hires O’Brien as New Football Coach
Bona senior class ready to grab its spot in history
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Saturday brings with it the opening of conference play as Duquesne and St. Bonaventure do battle in a game that could go a long way in determining the Atlantic 10 champion. For the denizens of the Reilly Center, the contest marks another spot in the time line of what could be the most successful class in the program's … [Read more...] about Bona senior class ready to grab its spot in history