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Woolly Mammoths Alive and Well?

Yes folks. The woolly mammoth, that elephantine beast with flowing hair that last walked the Earth during the last Ice Age, could be making a comeback in the near future. Recent work by Penn State biochemistry professor Stephan Schuster has aided the cause by determining most of the genetic code of the famed mammoth. But can we actually clone one? Schuster says it’s possible. If so, the future looks bright for all of those woolly mammoth enthusiasts out there.  Seeing one lumber down Pollack Road would definitely be an interesting part of anyone’s day. On that note, the mammoth would likely be able to survive the frigid temperatures currently enveloping State College much better than you and I.

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Senior Writes Final Column

Senior columns, with all their melodrama and platitudes, usually leave me eye-rolling and shaking my head with a vigor usually reserved for study abroad blog posts. But, as I graduate a week from today, I figured I should give it a go myself. Rather than discuss the origins of Onward State like Evan,  I’d just like to briefly thank a few individuals who have defined my Penn State experience.

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Family Environment Helps Urban Dance Troupe Bring Passion To The Stage

“Aside from being a hip-hop dance team here that is diverse in its members, its style of dance, and the skills that we have, we’re also a very close-knit group of people.”

Family Environment Helps Urban Dance Troupe Bring Passion To The Stage

“Aside from being a hip-hop dance team here that is diverse in its members, its style of dance, and the skills that we have, we’re also a very close-knit group of people.”

Reports: Notre Dame Hires Micah Shrewsberry As Next Head Coach

Shrewsberry led the Nittany Lions to a 37-31 record over two years and will now reportedly take over for longtime coach Mike Brey at Notre Dame.

Passing The Baton: Blue Sapphire Talks Competition, Friendship, & Penn State Pride

Fresh off a win at the Congressional Cup Invitational, Blue Sapphire Mackenzie Bronk talked all about her first season and offered a look toward the future.