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Author: Dennis McNamara

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Dennis McNamara

Dennis McNamara is a senior studying International Relations. The product of a long and muddy Irish lineage, Dennis blames that sour heritage and his Boston area upbringing for the flaws in his character. The only paid writer for Onward State, Dennis has never been described as a team player as he often thinks of himself as “the smartest guy in the room.” In addition to contributing to Onward State, Dennis is also Creative Director for Full Ammo Improv. Dennis isn’t sure when he’s kidding either.

Onward Debates: Root for the Patriots

If you’re reading this, you probably hate the Patriots. However, seeing as neither Pennsylvania team is playing on Sunday, here are a couple reasons why you should root for the New England to beat the New York Giants.

A Memorial for Joe Paterno: Goodbye to a Legend

Thursday afternoon’s “A Memorial For Joe” brought a mourning Penn State community together to remember a man who has meant more to the university than anyone else in the past half-century. Students, current and former players, fellow coaches, and fans alike filled the Bryce Jordan Center to hear stories and to remember the life and legacy of Coach Joe Paterno.

Original JoePa Illustration Auctioned for THON

Onward State illustrator Ellie Skrzat is auctioning an original illustration of Coach Paterno to benefit THON.

Is UPUA Flying East to Illinois?

Listen, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to take it easy here my last semester at Penn State… have fun, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff, all that. But then UPUA has to go ahead and spend $3,600 ON AIRFARE to send three students to Illinois.

Distraction of the Day: That Can Be My Next Tweet

You've got a paper to write and need to study for two exams? We've got you covered right here with today's Twitter-based distraction.

Distraction of the Day: Turquoise Jeep Records

Penn State students are feeling the academic pressure that comes with the end of the semester and finals week. In our “Distraction of the Day” series, your friends at Onward State hope to inject some semblance of levity into your otherwise stressful descent to mania on the slow boat to insanity.

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