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Author: Melanie Thalhimer

About the Author

Melanie Thalhimer

Melanie is a junior from Marietta, Georgia, majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sports Studies. When she's not writing for Onward State, she's either listening to music, dancing, or watching some sort of sports game. You can usually spot her at Irvings or the library, but if not, feel free to contact Melanie on her instagram @melanie.thalhimer or email her at [email protected].

Student Life

10 Questions With The First Male Penn State Lionette

By Melanie Thalhimer

3/27/26 4:01 am

Meet this historic Lionette before he gets to Happy Valley this fall!

How Grace Noble’s Penn State Journey Led to An NFL Internship

By Melanie Thalhimer

3/20/26 4:12 am

This alumni's path to the NFL.

Tomfoolery

Staff Picks: Baseball Walk-Up Songs

By Melanie Thalhimer

3/19/26 4:03 am

The Onward State staff is stepping up to home plate.

Features

Building A Career In Sports Media: Olivia Korman’s Rise At ESPN

By Melanie Thalhimer

From Happy Valley to ESPN, this Penn State alumna turned her passion for sports into a thriving career in sports media.

Features

From the Bryce Jordan Center To The NBA Headquarters: How Penn State Shaped An NBA Leader

By Melanie Thalhimer

2/25/26 4:11 am

From college basketball to the big leagues, this NBA leader owes it all to Happy Valley.

Features

Meet Section 814: Penn State Baseball’s New Student Section

By Melanie Thalhimer

2/12/26 4:01 am

Penn State baseball fans created a new student section just in time for Mike Gambino's squad to hit the field.

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