Sports

Keeper of the Flame

When Brad “Spider” Caldwell retired in July, it marked the formal end of his more than four decades as part of the Penn State football program. That run started when Caldwell ’86 H&HD joined the team as a student manager for the 1983 season, and it continued through a 31-year career, most of it spent as head equipment manager. Beginning in 2015, he worked as the events and facilities coordinator at Beaver Stadium, where his office served as an unofficial shrine to his favorite teams, moments, and people. Before he stepped away, he invited us in to share some of those memories.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Four for Four

A perfect night for a quartet of finalists gave Penn State four titles at the NCAA wrestling championships.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

Glory Days

The Penn State women's soccer team had a season to remember in 2015.

Diplomatic Director

Lauren Packer Webster trades in press credentials for role as athletic director at Franklin & Marshall.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

The Long Run

COVID-19 slows, but doesn’t stop, ultrarunner Lauren Wilke.
Erin Strout ’97 Com

Game Plan

Altering course, the Big Ten announced a fan-free, closely monitored return to fall football.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

The Right Angle

Grae Buck ’12 Agr never thought he’d be able to make a career out of fishing. He was wrong.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

First of Many

The current Penn State wrestling dynasty officially began in 2011, when coach Cael Sanderson clinched the first of his eight NCAA team titles.

Traveling Call

The 4,000-mile trip to Happy Valley hasn’t kept freshman Tova Sabel from feeling right at home.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

Running with Purpose

Lending a voice on social justice issues helps drive track standout Brooke-Lynn Williams.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Goals Aplenty

The commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League says she developed confidence at Penn State.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Cautious Optimism

In the face of an evolving pandemic, Penn State prepared for conference-only play and limited attendance.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

More Than the Games

History professor Amira Rose Davis provides context on how sports fits into the fight for justice and equality.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

From the Heart

An impassioned plea from a Penn State offensive lineman captures the emotion of the moment.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com