"It really sucks to be honest," softball pitcher Marlaina Laubach said. "THON is something that Penn State takes a lot of pride in and something that a lot of kids have a really great opportunity to take part in. It's really unfortunate [that we can't be there], but at the same time, we do have to recognize that we're here for a reason and we are representing our university just like all of the kids at THON are representing the university."
Being in the BJC for 46 hours, you're going to need a way to stay hydrated, so let's make it fun. Fill up your water bottle and play along. Here's how:
THON is in full swing, the Bryce Jordan Center is bumping', and this party is running smoothly as the weekend progresses. Kyle Azzara, the Entertainment Director for THON 2017, is the man to thank for that.
OPP, the committee behind transforming the BJC for THON, has the important job of keeping the dirt and germs tracked in off the floor. Especially with so many kids that have weakened immune systems in the area, keeping it as clean as possible is key.
We scoured the concourse looking for the cheapest options to give you a full meal while you dance along for the 46 hours.
After a THON 2016 that saw special interest org Ohana lose its traditional home, forced to move to the upper decks of the Bryce Jordan Center and eventually the top of section 122, the fish hats are back populating section 121.