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
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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
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
End of the Season Thoughts: Penn State Football
By: Breanna Jacobs Ending the season with a 9-4 record (6-2 Big Ten) and ranked number 22 in the nation, the Penn State football team appeared to be having one of their best seasons in recent years. However, behind the winning record lurked coaching troubles and a slew of seemingly incurable problems. Penn State started off the season under 85 year old head coach Joe Paterno. … [Read more...] about End of the Season Thoughts: Penn State Football
Sandusky, Paterno and Why I Am Not Ashamed to be a Penn Stater
By Breanna Jacobs As a Penn State student, I am deeply saddened by the scandal that has been shaking our community to its core. It is a somber time to be walking the University Park campus; silence has settled over this place like a blanket and the cold, cloudy weather mirrors the emotions that many of us are having at this time. When the Grand Jury report was … [Read more...] about Sandusky, Paterno and Why I Am Not Ashamed to be a Penn Stater