The State College Borough Community Engagement Office, in conjunction with the Off-Campus Student Union, is introducing an off-campus living guide called the LION Guide.
When it comes to THON involvement, it's difficult to beat Stacy Bingler Forbes. She's run been involved for more of her life than not: 24 years total, so far. We spoke with her about her THON involvement and the future of the organization.
A possible chicken pox exposure at the THON Hoops game a few weeks ago has prevented some THON volunteers, dancers, and Four Diamonds Families from being able to attend THON Weekend. While it's sad that some families can't be here THON Weekend, many organizations are caring for their THON families in other ways.
As we near the final four hours of THON Weekend, more and more spectators are making their way into the BJC. Sections are starting to fill up in both the upper and lower bowl, and portals have begun to close. A security leader told us she wasn't sure how near capacity the BJC is right now, but it's getting close.
THON began as a hour dance marathon back in 1973. Because the philanthropy's first year was so successful, the time was extended to 48 hours the following year. However, THON 2007 was cut down to be 46 hours long. The reason? It might surprise you.
Michael Valania, who has served as the Nittany Lion mascot since 2013 will experience THON in a unique way: as a dancer, and as the Lion. About 34 hours into THON weekend, I checked in with him to see how he's been holding up.