THON 2022: A Dream Come True for Taylor Stossel
It’s no secret that Penn State’s THON is a transformative weekend for all involved. The 46-hour no-sitting-no-sleeping dance marathon held in the Bryce Jordan Center…
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100 Days Until THON Celebration: Growth on the Horizon
Penn State celebrated “100 Days til’ THON” on Wednesday, Nov. 10! Penn State’s dance marathon, better known as THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in…
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Spark Endless Light
THON is back in action and ready to take on 2022 with a new theme. For people who are not familiar with THON, it is…
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THON 2020 vs THON 2021
Despite everything going on in the world, THON 2021 was truly a success. Not only was THON able to raise $10.6 million for the Four…
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The Post-THON Bounce Back
Another THON weekend has come and gone, and while everybody is still sleeping off that 46-hour high, classes jump right back into full swing Monday…
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THON Then and Now
This past weekend, Penn State students’ yearlong fundraising efforts culminated in the annual 46-hour dance marathon, fondly known as THON. This student-run philanthropy works to…
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How Each Zodiac Sign Would Be As A Dancer in THON
THON is here! Approximately 592 dancers will be participating this year, and all of those students must have big hearts to be participating in such…
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Shoe Game On Point: THON Preparation
It is that time of year again—THON is here! Penn State’s largest world student-run philanthropy annual event is to help raise money for families affected…
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THON’s Collegiate Impact
In 1973, the first-ever THON was a 30-hour dance marathon that raised $2,316 in the HUB Ballroom. In 2021, there are over 250 colleges and…
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A Brief History of THON
One of the best weekends of the year has finally arrived: THON 2021! Throughout this weekend, the entire Penn State community will come together to…
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THON 2020: More Than Just a Weekend
Penn State’s 2020 THON weekend has come to a close. Over 700 dancers went 46 hours without sitting or sleeping and thousands of others were…
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Four Diamonds: The Fund Behind THON
THON has become a distinctive mark of the Penn State community, as the dance marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. THON weekend…
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THON 2020 Pep Rally Recap: Going for Gold
From video cameos by Pilot Pete and Ali Krieger, to chants, cheers, stunting and tumbling, Penn State student-athletes brought the excitement and screams to the…
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THON Through the Committee Member’s Eyes
In preparation for THON, over 15,000 students volunteer each year to help make sure the event runs smoothly. With so many committees to join, there’s…
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How to Recharge During THON Weekend
When you’re not dancing away in the BJC this weekend, it’s vital that you make the most out of resting to refuel your body. Help…
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THON 2020 Showcase: Sharing Talents FTK
It’s FTK all year for Penn State students. Just about any day of the year, you can find a THON-related activity taking place. While many…
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We Dance in 100: The Official Countdown to THON 2020
In just 100 days, the entire Penn State community will show the world what childhood cancer cannot do, through Penn State’s Dance Marathon, better known as THON.
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A Year Long Effort: What Students Can Do for THON 2020
What can students do to get excited for THON 2020? There are several ways to get involved in upcoming events and learn more about THON’s mission.
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THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show
The THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show kicked off at 10 a.m. on Sunday leading dancers into the Final Four of THON 2019. Four Diamonds children walked down the “magic carpet” on stage to show us their representation of “Exploring The World” the theme of this year’s THON Kids Fashion Show.
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Creative Looks of THON 2019
When it comes to THON weekend, the Bryce Jordan Center is jammed pack with all sorts of crazy costumes, neon colors and diy accessories as far as the eye can see. In the sea of THON dancers, VALLEY set out to find some of most creative looks of THON 2019.
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