Ali Fogarty

Looking for that extra motivation to drag yourself to the White Building? Researchers from the College of Health and Human Development believe a call to mom or dad may be just the motivation you need.

Did you miss the Statesmen's performance yesterday on the Today Show? Check it out here!

After announcing today that he has signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders, Matt McGloin is taking his talents out west.

A team of undergrads and grad students secured their second consecutive victory in the national Weather Challenge.

Penn State will take on the University of Central Florida Knights on September 14th with a 6 p.m. kickoff under the lights of Beaver Stadium. This announcement marks the third primetime game for the Nittany Lions in 2013.

After attending last night's annual Mifflin Streak, one writer learned that not all streakers are created equal...

Still haven't gotten around to taking those graduation pictures? Don't worry, the Lion Shrine will return in all its stately glory for Blue and White Weekend.

After 13 weeks of weekend brunches, Nacho Night, and fourth meal, your meal plan has probably seen better days. Check out some ways to make those points last without having to beg Mom and Dad for more money.

Want to make a difference FTK and enjoy a really great sub? Today only, Jersey Mike's Subs is donating 100% of sales proceeds to the Four Diamonds Fund.

THON 2013 could soon receive Congressional recognition with the help of Representative Glenn Thompson and Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey.

When you're at THON this weekend, remember that your actions are being observed by hundreds of children and their families. Let's keep it FTK, please.

We've finally reached the last week until THON 2013! Check out what one dancer is doing in the final week.

Last night, this year's THON Dancers and Moralers officially came together for the first time for Color Wars Kick Off, the beginning of a competition that will continue throughout THON Weekend.

Are THON merch sales in the HUB a little too mainstream? Urban Outfitters has you covered.

With just 14 days to go until THON 2013 and all 708 dancers selected, now is the time to really get serious about getting in shape for THON. Find out how one staff writer is adjusting her diet and lifestyle to prepare for the 46 hours inside!

Want to support THON and the Women's Ice Hockey team this weekend? Come out to this Friday's match against the No. 7 Mercyhurst Lakers. The night will feature an auction of a special hockey jersey featuring the logo's of both the Penn State team and the Reading Royals of the ECHL. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to THON, and donations will be collected throughout the night.

Are you dancing in THON this year? Check out what one of our writers is doing to prepare herself, and share your own stories inside!

With the loss of the fourth canning weekend this year, some organizations are turning to solicitations to bring in more money for the Four Diamonds Fund. Learn more about this fundraising method inside!

As if we needed another reason to be proud of Penn State's academic culture, Ag Sciences Professor Mark Brennan has been named a UNESCO Chair, joining only 17 others located at United States universities.

Looking to make your resolutions last longer than two weeks? Here's a few tips to keep your goals alive this semester.

A year after debuting in the Android Market, iPhone and Droid users alike are now able to utilize THON’s very own smartphone application. The app, which was developed by Technology Committee (@TECH_FTK) captains from both this year and last, condenses the main points of THON’s website into a simple mobile package. App users can access news, photos from previous years, a calendar of events, and a link to donate from their mobile device.

After postponing their January 11 stop at the BJC back in October, Green Day's Jordan Center appearance has officially been canceled.

According to University Police, there have been 11 reports of sexual assault on campus in 2012, but if incidents are not being reported, how can we address a problem if we aren't sure it's happening?

Members of Penn State's Greek community have come together to release an "It Gets Better" video in support of LGBT youth.

It is with heavy hearts that Onward State mourns the closing of *ndulge. In honor of its last day in State College, we would like to offer a few words before we must part ways.

With the end of the late drop period upon us tonight at midnight, the time has come to answer the questions that have probably been nagging us since syllabus week. Should I just wave the white flag and retake MATH 140 next semester? Is a C in Creative Writing really worth the GPA damage for some GA credits?
If you have found yourself at the point of no return with a class, why not go out with a bang? Why let yourself quietly fade into obscurity when you can leave your professor something to remember you by? We at Onward State are here to help make sure your professor’s memory of you outlasts your time in their class and provide three solid options for how you can late drop with style.

Last night, former Chair of Fashion Design for Parsons, The New School of Design, Tim Gunn, spoke to a crowded Eisenhower Auditorium as part of the Student Programming Association's Distinguished Speaker Series to tell of his experiences as both a television personality and more importantly, an educator.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Penn State Athletics is partnering with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to sponsor "Stuff a Blue Bus!," a canned food drive for needy families in the region. Want to donate? Check out where you can drop off items inside.

Although highly-touted tight end recruit Adam Breneman has yet to walk on campus as an official student of Penn State, he is already making a huge impact, and it has nothing to do with his football abilities. Breneman, who is missing his senior season due to an ACL injury suffered last June, announced his partnership with Project ALS. in July. Breneman set a goal to raise $20,000 by November 2nd. With the deadline two days away, Breneman released an update Tuesday afternoon announcing that this goal had been met, and then some.

With tomorrow's Whiteout against situated right in the middle of Halloweekend, check out some festive foods to bring some of the Halloween spirit to your tailgate.