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Best Of THON 2015: Accessories

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Amongst a blend of rainbow color on the dancefloor, THON participants and committee members use their accessories to really stand out. From capes to blow up dinosaurs, the people of the floor find small ways to show off their creativity and have a little fun with it! We went around and talked to some of the best accessorized!

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Best of THON 2015: Tutus

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THON weekend is one of the only times where fanny packs are in style. However, there’s another fashion item that becomes increasingly popular over THON weekend: the tutu. Valley took a look at the tutus being worn this year. Here are some of our favorites:

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Best of THON 2015: Outfits

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During THON weekend, dancers and volunteers sport their best and craziest outfits. Bright colors, headbands, hats and caps fill the BJC. Valley went on the floor to scope out some of the best outfits. Here are some of our favorites:

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THON 2015: What’s In Your Fanny Pack?

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THON is the one weekend of the year where there is no such thing as too much bedazzle, bright colors and mismatched high socks. It is the weekend for super puffy tutus, crazy haircuts, wacky hats and of course, decked out fanny packs. We took a glance inside some of the fanny packs that really caught our attention.

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Campus Culture, THON

How Not To Annoy R&R THON Weekend

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If you’ve been to THON before, you’ve definitely seen Rules & Regulations committee members in red shirts trying to keep everyone in line. You might see them as the bad guys, but they’re really just trying to keep everyone safe. To help them out, here’s a list of things that you should avoid doing THON weekend.

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Small Things, Great Love FTK

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Small Things, Great Love is a fashion and accessories organization dedicated to combining style and charity into one cohesive unit. With THON serving as her first charity, founder Erin Gillespie is tapping into her alumni roots to give back to a cause that has directly influenced her.

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Campus Culture, THON

46 LIVE: Capturing the Essence of THON

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THON will be here soon, and everybody is preparing in many different ways. From the committees, to the dancers, to various clubs, everyone has been preparing since the beginning of the school year. And get this – 46 LIVE, the THON webcast, has people who have already put in over 400 hours to prepare for the weekend.

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Entertainment

Valley Chats With Local Rock Group Whiskey Business

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Happy Valley is a place full of constant excitement as well as tons of entertainment. Each fall and spring semester students flow into State College ready for a new and exciting journey to add to their college career—one group of guys that Valley had the opportunity to talk to expressed their excitement through music and entertaining their friends.

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Campus Culture, THON

What’s new with THON 2015?

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Each year, the THON Executive Committee makes important decisions and implements changes in an effort to improve THON. Although many of us have heard about this year’s changes, most people remain unclear on the reasons as to why they are being made. We talked to THON 2015 PR Media Relations Captain Graceanne Domino to learn more about the changes being made for THON 2015.

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THON 2015: Upcoming Events
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THON 2015: Upcoming Events

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The Penn State Dance Marathon is so much more than just THON weekend. There are many exciting events held throughout the year to raise money for THON, get everyone pumped and provide some fun for the Four Diamonds families. If you’re into running, sports or just dancing and chowing down on some cotton candy, come out to one of these upcoming events to show your support for THON!

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