
Penn State professor Michael Mann has been a leader in climate change research. As a result, conservatives have berated the climatologist because they allege he has manipulated his findings. Three months ago, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and The National Review likened the professor to Jerry Sandusky. Michael Mann is now suing for damages.

Last night, PSU Votes hosted a presidential debate watch party where after Obama and Romney duked it out over foreign policy, professor of sociology, Sam Richards, led students in a discussion to help break down the rhetoric and sift out the personal views of those in attendance. Here's how Penn State voters reacted to last night's presidential debate.

In order to be excited about what is to come in the future, it is important to understand and appreciate the past. This coming Saturday marks the most anticipated contest to date in a new era of Penn State Football as the Nittany Lions take on the undefeated No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes. But big games against Ohio State are nothing new. Today, we are taking a look back at the 1997 game, with Joshua Guiher (@collegiatestdms). Only one interview was conducted for this game, but the story will more than compensate for the lack of fans.

The Nittany chapter of NRHH is sponsoring a free pumpkin carving tonight at 6 p.m. Get all the details and check out some Penn State jack-o-lantern ideas after the jump.

While the Athletics Department and Paterno family continue to part ways, academics continue to be one area where there is a robust relationship. The Paterno Fellows Program will keep its name for now, and the Student Advisory Board will make a final decision when the trials are finished.