Another Unbelievable Day
November 9, 2011 at 6:17 pm Ryan Jones 3 comments
I took this photo at 3 p.m. today. It’s a bunch of Penn State students gathered on the Old Main lawn to mark 100 days until the 2012 edition of THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. These kids and their countless hours of dedication represent much of what remains great about the University.
It’ll be a monumental challenge in the coming months to remind the world that Penn State is more than what has come out over the past five days.
The latest news—and it remains strange to type—is that in addition to the pending departure of Joe Paterno, who has announced his retirement effective at season’s end, multiple outlets are reporting University president Graham Spanier will soon step down as well. What will tomorrow bring? Not a clue.
Ryan Jones, senior editor
Entry filed under: Campus events, Campus issues, Controversy, Graham Spanier, Joe Paterno, Penn State football, Penn State in the news, Sandusky scandal, State College, THON. Tags: Graham Spanier, Joe Paterno.
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1. Denise | November 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Thank You Penn State Students for what you do FOR THE KIDS – THON represents Penn State!
2. N Lash | November 9, 2011 at 11:54 pm
I’m ashamed of my school and this decision. Remember “Duke” . Joe Paterno did not abuse these children. His removal is a travesty. The trustees are the ones that should be fired. With everything he has done for PSu. They could have let him retire with dignity…I’m no longer a loyal alumni. I’m done with that school.
3. Anonymous | November 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm
N. Lash. You’re an idiot.