By: Breanna Jacobs Since the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal broke in November 2011, Penn State students, faculty and alumni have been called many things by esteemed members of the media, the general public and even our own families; we have been called inhumane, ignorant, and evil; we have been called deceitful, arrogant and despicable. With the release of the Freeh … [Read more...] about Penn State: The Failings, The Findings and The Future
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Charlotte 49ers join Conference USA
Courtesy of Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers are moving to Conference USA. In a press conference held on-campus in the Student Union, today, UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois announced that the university has accepted an invitation to join Conference USA, in all sports, beginning in the 2013-14 academic year. “The invitation to join … [Read more...] about Charlotte 49ers join Conference USA
Thousands Mourn Loss of Paterno
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
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