Recap of THON 2025: A Home For Hope
Thousands of children are affected by childhood cancer each year. Penn State students have found a way to help raise funds for those children and…
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Your Spring 2024 PSU Wrapped
Alas, another semester is drawing to a close in Happy Valley. As we lay on a beach towel on HUB lawn in the newly sunny…
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My Ode to Penn State THON
When you grow up in Pennsylvania, you grow up hearing about THON. My school district held “Mini THON” when I was in middle school, people…
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Theo Von is Coming to the BJC!
TikTok has blown up stand-up comedy, bringing it to new audiences of all ages leaving us wondering where our own comedy scene is on campus….
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Why We THON
Each February Penn State hosts THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Each year, students participate in the 46-hour dance marathon to raise money…
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A Parent’s Visit to PSU
Planning a weekend with your parents in Happy Valley can be both exciting and stressful. They’ve come all the way from home to visit you,…
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Evening Entertainment at Penn State
For three months in the fall, Saturday’s are reserved for one thing: Penn State Football. While the black shoes and basic blues are parts of…
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THON’s Rockin’ Bands
The 51st annual THON wrapped up this past Sunday, February 19th, with a whopping 15 million dollars raised, all for the kids. The 46-hour dance…
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How to Cure Your State College Spring Boredom
Fall in State College is an especially exciting time, given the football season and all its surrounding fanfare. Often seen as the quintessential Penn State…
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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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How to Prepare for the Jonas Brothers at the BJC
If you haven’t heard, the Jonas Brothers are BACK!
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A Night in Astroworld
Travis brought amazing special effects to each arena he took over, and Penn State was lucky enough to visit Astroworld right in the Bryce Jordan Center on February 27.
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THON Through The Eyes Of A Student Nurse
Nursing students go through various clinical experiences to gain knowledge in each field. THON is considered part of their pediatric clinical, as they do it FTK.
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THON 2019: Essential Things to Bring for Spectators
THON 2019 is in full swing. Forty-six hours in the Bryce Jordan Center with no sitting and no sleeping, all for the kids. The thought…
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5 Questions You Probably Have About What It’s Like to Be a THON Dancer
Each year, over 700 dedicated dancers stand up (literally) against cancer, dancing for 46 hours without sitting down or sleeping.
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Fall 2018 at the BJC: What Events To Look Out For
The Bryce Jordan Center in University Park has, for decades, hosted some of the most notable artists and performers of their generation. For this upcoming…
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Make This a Summer of State
After a few weeks into the summer, there comes another common sentiment: boredom. Yes, there are plenty of ways to keep oneself busy in the…
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Stand-up with Adam DeVine
Adam DeVine is set to come to the Bryce Jordan Center on April 24. Known for his many on-screen appearances including “Workaholics,” “Mike and Dave…
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How Joining a THON Committee Changed My Perspective on THON
Since 1973, Penn State students have participated in the year-long fundraising efforts that benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. What started as an…
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Adventure is Out There: THON 2018 Kids Fashion Show
As the 19th hour crept up on THON 2018, despite the lack of sleep starting to kick in throughout the BJC, the crowd was still…
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