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Celebrating the Past and Future of Beaver Stadium

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Ten Lost Traditions

From our January/February 2005 issue: The pushball scraps and he-she dances of the early 1900s to the Gentle Thursdays and Phi Psi 500s of 25 years ago, Penn State’s past is rich with traditions that now survive only in memory, newspaper clippings, and old photographs. Here, we recall 10 of those traditions.
The Road to 107K
Home Field Advantage
The Suite Life
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Nittany Lion Spotlight: Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton

The senior running backs are gearing up for one more shot at a national title.
Chalk Talk: Sophia Mannino
Nittany Lion Spotlight: Alyssa Fisher
Nittany Lion Spotlight: Alyssa Fisher
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My Thoughts Exactly
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Homecomings

An appreciation for the places that allow us to belong.
Seat Assignments
Barbara Jean and Me
Letters: July / August 2025
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Faculty Expertise
Katz Law building, photo by Nick Sloff '92 A&A

Prioritizing Postconviction Law

Students in the Criminal Appellate and Post-Conviction Services Clinic gain valuable knowledge while filling a void in the system.
Live Long and Ponder
Faculty Spotlight: Keeping Lab Animals Healthy
Cool Class: GEOSC 30 Volcanoes
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