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Kevin Horne

Kevin Horne was the editor of Onward State from 2012-2014 and currently holds the position of Managing Editor Emeritus, which is a fake title he made up. He graduated from Penn State with degrees journalism and political science in 2014 and is currently seeking his J.D. at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. A third generation Penn Stater from Williamsport, Pa., Kevin is also the president of the graduate student government. Email: [email protected]

Penn State Alumna Strano Taylor Wins Bid to Challenge Thompson in PA-5

No matter who wins the race in November, Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District will be represented by a Penn Stater in Washington. That much was assured last night as Kerith Strano Taylor defeated Thomas Tarantella 55-45% in the Democratic primary for the chance to take on third-term Congressman Glenn Thompson.

A Walk Full of Memories

Most of my memories stem from my time at the helm of Onward State during the last two years, and from the relationships gained as a result. It has been the honor of my life to be a part of this community experiment, but the real joy has come by learning from the thousands of people I've had the pleasure of meeting over the last four years.

John Urschel Skypes Into Memphis Teach for America Class

Former Penn State mathematician and football player John Urschel Skyped into a 9th grade Nashville geography class on Friday, just a day before he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.

Trustees Dedicate Food Science Building to Rodney Erickson

The Board of Trustees had a surprise for outgoing President Rodney Erickson at today's meeting. The Penn State Food Science building, which houses the Berkey Creamery and the Department of Food Science labs and facilities, will be renamed to the Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building.

Freshman Convocation 2012

Au revoir: President Erickson Sends Final Message to Penn State Community

Rodney Erickson certainly sent a lot of emails during his two and a half year presidency, and today might have been his last to the student body. With graduation weekend underway and Erickson's last day in Old Main set for Monday, Penn State's 17th president sent what is likely the final email to the students he has worked with for 37 years.

Penn State Football Nearly Triples Recruiting Expenses From Paterno Era

By all accounts, Penn State is "dominating the state" in recruiting so far in the still-fresh James Franklin era. But that catchphrase doesn't come cheap. According to numbers reported yesterday by Yahoo Sports, Penn State nearly tripled its recruiting expenses -- from $258,800 in 2011 to $736,739 in 2013 -- good for third highest in the Big Ten.

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