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Day: November 14, 2011

SPA Distinguished Speakers: Robert Ballard

How does a 5 hour commute to and from work every day sound? That's just the average time if you're going underwater at a depth of 12,500 feet. Though a vast majority of people can expect never to go that deep underwater, Robert Ballard is one of the lucky few.

Men’s Basketball Downs Hartford in Season Opener

It's easy for me right now. Everyone's on my site when I haven't lost a game yet." That quote was said to me by a joking Pat Chambers after an October 22nd practice, the season opener still three weeks away at the time. After one game, the phrase rings true as Penn State (1-0) defeated Hartford (0-2) 70-55 Saturday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center.
The Nittany Lions are back in action tonight at home against the Radford Highlanders from the Big South conference who enter the contest with a 2-0 record. Freshmen will receive free admission, and hot dogs will only cost one dollar. If that is not enough motivation to come to the BJC, the Nittany Lions currently have a better record than perennial Big Ten power Michigan State. Sure, maybe the Spartans opened against top ranked North Carolina, but does a little detail like that really matter?

Update: Penn State Leaders Contact Staffs and Students

In the wake of this week's tragic events, a number of Penn State administrators took to email in order to share their thoughts with the community. We have collected as many as possible and put them into the same post. Check it out after the jump.

Observations: Nebraska

A unique atmosphere was present at Beaver Stadium on Saturday after a tumultuous week in Happy Valley. Students wearing blue? No Rock 'n Roll? What in the world is going on? Here's what happened, and what stuck out.

Fall/Winter Sports Wrapup: Disappointing Finishes

Throughout the turmoil of last week regarding the football team, many of Penn State's other fall sport's teams faced important tests. Several team's seasons also came to an end. Here is a recap of the happenings of Penn State's non-revenue sports during the past week.

Tom Bradley: The Epitome of Integrity

Most students probably knew little about Tom Bradley before this week. A man so humble and dedicated to this University, walking along the line shaking our hands, is just about all anyone needs to know about the kind of character Tom Bradley embodies.

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