Onward State is an independent, alternative Penn State news website that seeks to foster the student voice through the combination of commentary that is fair, authentic, and sometimes humorous; analysis that is critical and irreverent; and news that is relevant and accurate. Onward State works to generate honest conversation in the hopes of enriching the Penn State community and experience.

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Onward State is, quite simply, Penn State’s blog.

What began as a small project by three innovative Penn State freshmen in 43 Simmons Hall has grown into an editorial team of writers, photographers, videographers, and editors who work to produce content that is interesting and relevant. Onward State seeks to provide the Penn State community with a slice of student life that can only be conveyed by real Penn State students, and drive the conversation to help improve the Penn State experience. We harness the power of social media not only to share content rapidly, but also to get a pulse for the Penn State student body.

Since publishing our first post on November 17, 2008, Onward State has established itself as one of the quickest and most informative places for Penn State students, faculty, staff, and alumni to find the news that matters most to them. Our award-winning staff works tirelessly to keep the community abreast of everything deserving of coverage.

Onward State is produced entirely by students at Penn State and was founded by Eli Glazier, Evan Kalikow, and Davis Shaver.

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Onward State and StateCollege.com work together to cover news and events on both sides of College Avenue. Collaborative efforts like this can greatly benefit the community by providing comprehensive coverage of news and events. Onward State and StateCollege.com each bring their own unique perspectives and strengths to the partnership, enabling them to offer diverse and extensive coverage of the happenings in the State College area. It’s always beneficial when media outlets work together to serve their audience more effectively.

Onward State in the News

Onward State has been cited multiple times in the New York Times, USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Huffington Post, and dozens of other national publications.

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