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Thon 2019 kicks off with surprise performance by Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer of “Fine by Me” and “Honey I’m Good” fame was this year’s “surprise” performance at Penn State Thon.

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Penn State student reports assault, robbery on campus

A Penn State University student told PSU police they were assault and robbed by an unknown male at the Nittany Apartments complex. The university sent a timely warning to students.

Thon implements student built augmented reality app for 2019 dance

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With new technology, kids in the hospital can still experience Thon. Here’s how

Thon is implementing a student-built augmented reality app to help children cancer patients who can’t attend the dance experience it.

Rugs are lined up in preparation for the annual Trash to Treasure sale at Beaver Stadium.

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Penn State research: How Craigslist can cut solid waste, one used sofa at a time

Penn State researcher studied if Craigslist slows the pace of solid waste growth.

State police helicopter sends canopies and debris flying during PSU tailgate

Four Penn State students were charged four months after Pennsylvania state police used a helicopter and horses to disrupt and unruly crowd at a tailgate outside Beaver Stadium before the Penn State-Ohio State football game.

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Penn State, State College nonprofit respond to social media backlash over ‘sexist’ ad

Penn State has removed an ad from Pregnancy Resource Clinic after social media backlash.

No parent should have to go through this, Jim Piazza says

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It’s been 2 years since Tim Piazza’s death at Penn State. Here’s what’s happened since

Timothy Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey, died two years ago after going to a bid acceptance night at Beta Theta Pi. A multitude of former fraternity brothers pleaded guilty and a Pennsylvania law and research center have been named in honor of the Penn State sophomore.

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Parents sue 28 former Penn State frat brothers as 2-year anniversary of son’s death nears

Jim and Evelyn Piazza, the parents of Timothy Piazza, filed a lawsuit against 28 former Penn State fraternity brothers who were in the house the night before his death.

And the total amount raised for Thon 2018 is...

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Penn State Thon is weeks away. Will new restrictions affect the fundraising total?

Penn State’s Thon is Feb. 15-17 and there are new restrictions this year on how students can raise money. Will the total be affected by the changes?

Public should have been notified sooner after shootings were over, State College police chief says

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Penn State did not issue an alert during Thursday’s shootings. Should it have?

Penn State did not alert its students and faculty about an active shooter situation, and reaction is harsh.

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A multi-million dollar research center to study Greek life is coming to Penn State

Penn State University pledged at least $2 million to launch a research center to study Greek life. The building will be named the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform.

After season of parking issues AD says they want best for fans

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Tired of parking and traffic issues at Penn State football games? PSU is looking for input

Penn State Athletics announced on Monday four upcoming town hall-style meeting for season parking pass-holders to discuss the parking and traffic changes planned for the 2019 season.

Barbara Palmer sits in her State College home on Thursday, which is filled with art she has collected over the years.

Community

‘Her impact will be felt for generations to come.’ Philanthropist Barbara Palmer dies at 93

Barbara Palmer — the first female president of the Centre County United Way and a member of the Advisory Board of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State — died. She was 93.

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Students protest Parkland shooting survivor’s Penn State appearance

A group of about 15 people gathered at the South Allen Street gates to protest Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg’s speech at Penn State University. Hogg’s lecture was presented by Penn State’s Student Programming Association.

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How prevalent is hazing at Penn State? University releases initial report

Penn State University published its initial hazing report as required by the Timothy J. Piazza anti-hazing law. Twenty-four of the violations were reported at University Park.

BJC’s Bernie Punt shares what he’ll miss most about the job

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Tales from the backstage: Bernie Punt set to retire from the Bryce Jordan Center

Bernie Punt, the Bryce Jordan Center’s director of sales and marketing, is set to retire after working at the BJC for the past 23 years.

The Musser Gap Greenway connects Musser Gap in Rothrock State Forest to the Centre Region Bikeway system, October 16, 2014.

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What’s ahead for Musser Gap? You have a chance to help decide

Penn State and its partner ClearWater Conservancy are seeking input from the local community on plans to conserve Musser Gap for the future.

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, diversity

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Here’s how you can celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Centre County

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Jan. 21, but in Centre County, remembrance ceremonies for the civil rights activist and preacher and celebrations of his life start earlier around Penn State and State College.

The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house at 346 E. Prospect Ave.

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A Penn State student got hurt during a ‘wrestling contest’ at a frat. Why she’s suing

Victoria Bushman, a Penn State student, filed a lawsuit against Tau Kappa Epsilon, Adam Warburton and Patrick Mullery after the two allegedly got into a “wrestling contest” in the fraternity’s hallway.

Three more former Beta Theta Pi frat brothers are expected to plead guilty this month.

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3 more former Beta Theta Pi brothers sentenced in Penn State hazing case

Three more Penn State fraternity brothers were sentenced in Bellefonte related to the hazing death of Timothy Piazza.

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