Earlier in the week, Kevin Horne asked students not to transfer from Penn State due to the ongoing crisis. Freshmen have already spent thirteen weeks here, and I believe that this was the most exciting time of their lives. So far, they have seen football games, a canning weekend, concerts in the Bryce Jordan Center and a rich experience in education. But what about the high school students who have applied to Penn State? They have an outsider’s view not only of the university, but also the scandal that has ensnared the attention of the national media. Will the crisis cause them to cross Penn State off of their shortlists?
The Penn State Women's Volleyball team will return home to Rec Hall for two weekend matches. The results, especially against Purdue on Saturday Night, will go a long way in shaping the Big Ten race and NCAA Tournament resume.
Penn State takes on Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, in a game that could mean either everything or nothing for the Nittany Lions. Most likely though, this game will mean nothing, but that will be determined by Wisconsin. If the Badgers beat Illinois this Saturday, Penn State's result against the Buckeyes has no bearing on its chances to make the Big Ten Championship Game. However, if Penn State wins and Wisconsin loses, the Nittany Lions will clinch a spot. While chances are Wisconsin will win, the Nittany Lions will still want to beat the Buckeyes heading into the final week of the regular season.
For the last time: It's President Erickson.
It is like Hanukkah for the Penn State chapter of house bros. Swedish house artist, Avicii, will be performing his high octane electro act at the Bryce Jordan Center tonight. Learn more about bromance after the jump.
Much has been made about Pat Chambers and the men's basketball team this year. However, the excitement about a possible new era of Penn State men's basketball has somewhat overshadowed the Lady Lions. This should not be the case because, for a variety of reasons, the Lady Lions deserve your attention.