Why We THON – 2025
Every year, Penn State hosts the largest student run philanthropy event, THON. Originally started by Greek Life organizations, THON has grown into an event of…
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Getting the most out of THON
THON 2025 is already very much underway. Applications to be a THON captain or committee member have closed and committees have been formed. For first-time…
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Game On: How Penn State THON and Athletics Rally to Beat Childhood Cancer
What are Penn State students’ two most favorite things? Most would answer football season and THON. With more than 80,000 passionate Penn Staters, the 2024…
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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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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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How To Maximize The Weeks Leading Up To Thon
THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon, is rapidly approaching, with high stakes after raising a whopping $13, 756, 374. 50 in 2022. Penn State prides…
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How Bid Day Could Change Your Life
While joining Greek life may seem like it is just for fun, there are a lot of other benefits that can come out of it….
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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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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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Here’s How Greek Life Raised Money for Online THON
With Penn State’s iconic THON online this year, Greek Organizations – who are always very involved in THON—had to improvise and find ways to raise…
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THON 2021 Pep Rally Recap
Although the THON 2021 Pep Rally looked a little different this year the smiles, energy and purpose remained the same. Kicking off at 7 pm,…
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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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Stay Motivated This THON Weekend: A Survival Guide
THON 2021 may look different this year, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less strenuous! Whether you’re a dancer or someone who wants…
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A THON Line Dance That Unifies
The THON Line Dance is always highly anticipated by the Penn State community. This year was no different. As the whole world faced a harsh…
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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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Your Ultimate THON 2021 Playlist
With a virtual THON this year, the need for songs with sick beats and inspirational lyrics is greater than ever. Here are some songs that…
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How to Enjoy This Year’s THON
This year’s THON is something that Penn State never imagined happening. From fundraising months before, preparing to stand hours on end, and doing it all…
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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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OPINION: A Freshman’s First THON
As a freshman, THON seems like a secret known only to those who have experienced it. Whenever I’d ask what THON is like, I would…
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