Here at Onward State, we sometimes like to pretend we're soothsayers or Magic 8 Balls or something, and predict the future. From football games in the fall to the entire year of 2014, the takes are hot, and, usually, completely wrong. Since I have no problem looking like an idiot because of things I say on the internet, I decided to take a chance myself and come up with my own predictions for the year 2015. Feel free to bookmark this and laugh in my face when I'm proven wrong.
The most popular, but least widespread disease in America will not last long if it ever comes to the greater Hershey area. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designated Penn State's Hershey Medical center as a spot now qualified to treat Ebola. Since October, there have not been any reports of the disease in the United States. However, the hospital will continue to train its employees in case of an outbreak.
Penn State linebacker and James Franklin man-crush Mike Hull continues to rack up awards, this time earning the distinction as an AP third-team All-American selection.
Penn State announced that this Saturday at 9 a.m., students will be able to purchase tickets for the upcoming Pinstripe Bowl for $55 each, using cash or a credit card, at the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office. Each student can purchase two tickets with a valid Penn State Student ID card, and the tickets will be in sections 202 and 203.
Despite a somewhat disappointing 6-6 finish to the regular season, James Franklin has put together one of the best recruiting classes in the nation for the Class of 2015. We were able to talk to one of the members of the recruiting class, four-star running back Saquon Barkley, from Whitehall, PA and ask him ten questions about his commitment, the recruiting process, and coming to Penn State next year.
With more than 45,000 people at Penn State, you start to see some themes when walking to class.