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Lexi Shimkonis

Lexi is an editor-turned-staff writer who can often be found at either Irving's or the Phyrst (with the chances she'll have her backpack being the same). Lexi is a senior hailing from Spring City, PA (kind of) and studying Civil Engineering. Please email questions and/or pleas for an Instagram caption to [email protected], or for a more intimate bond, follow her on Twitter @lexshimko.

Penn State Alumnus Rick Santorum Announces Bid For 2016 Presidency

Despite pulling out of the 2012 race for the presidency, former Pennsylvania Senator and Penn State alumnus Rick Santorum announced he will be making a bid for office again in 2016.

Governor Tom Wolf To Join President Barron On ‘Higher Education In Focus’

Governor Tom Wolf's proposed budget landed him a guest spot on President Barron's monthly talk show, "Higher Education in Focus." The two will discuss Penn State's role in the Pennsylvania economy as well as how Wolf's budget pertains to higher education.

Administrators Discuss Cyberattack On The College Of Engineering

In a press conference at Old Main today, Penn State provost Nick Jones, along with senior manager of third party security service Mandiant, Nicholas Bennett, reiterated the cyberattack on the College of Engineering reported earlier today is an "incredibly serious situation."

Penn State Combating Cyberattack With ‘All Necessary Resources’

The "advanced persistent threat" actors used malware to hack into Penn State's system, and the university disconnected the college's computer network from the internet in what President Barron called in a statement a "coordinated and deliberate response."

10 Questions With Onward State’s New Managing Editor Megan Fleming

The first female and the youngest person to take the position, Megan brings energy and a plethora of fresh ideas to the most read student-run blog in the world. We sat down with Megan to ask her 10 questions about her plans as the new (wo)man in charge.

Women’s Rugby Wins Tenth National Championship

In 11 consecutive trips to the National Championship, Women's Rugby added another victory to the collection after dominating Central Washington University, 61-7, making the ladies four-peat champions.

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