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Sam Cooper

Sam is a senior originally from Newtown, PA who majors in print journalism and is a member of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. His athletic peak was age 11 so he decided to grow a beard and write about sports instead.

Movin’ On Organizers Aim to Please Students

Everyone has an opinion. When it came to last year's Movin' On festival, those opinions were boasted loud and clear. This year, Movin' On's organizers are working hard early in the year to make sure they put together a show that the students want to see.

PSU Greats to Return for Iowa Game

Two Penn State football greats will be back in Happy Valley this weekend as a part of the Sports Illustrated Heisman Trophy Tour. Fans will have a chance to get autographs with John Cappelletti and Derrick Williams, and take a photo with the Heisman Trophy.

Trump Roast Star to Bring Laughs to PSU

If jokes with a sarcastic, often crude wit are appealing to you, come out to see Anthony Jeselnik tonight at the HUB as a part of the Student Programming Association’s late night events series. The show starts at 8 p.m. in Heritage Hall and is free for Penn State students with their student ID.

The State of the Football Program

Penn State football is generally considered one of the most storied and honorable programs in college football. Led by the holy Joe Paterno, it has achieved massive success during his long tenure as head coach. The last few years, however, have been years that Penn State fans would rather forget. The program seems to be stuck in a funk of mediocrity that doesn’t even approach the stratosphere of expectations that PSU fans have for Paterno-led squads.

Pat Chambers Era Kicks Off with Schedule Release

With Pat Chambers in the fold as the new head basketball coach for the Nittany Lions, his presence on campus has generated some buzz around Happy Valley. After Ed Dechellis fled State College to coach at Navy, the Penn State athletic department seized an opportunity to invigorate a basketball program that has always played second fiddle to the football program. Chambers has wasted no time, travelling the country recruiting players, and having a presence on campus.

NFL Dreams Still Alive for Former Penn Staters

After originally being cut from NFL rosters, the dream of suiting up on Sundays is still possible for several former Penn State football players. Penn State all-time rushing leader Evan Royster and last year’s team captains, Ollie Ogbu and Brett Brackett, have been signed to NFL practice squads.

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