When we checked in with dancers Tecce (Nittany Nation) and Ally (PSMA) this time, there was a mix of much stronger emotions than before. With exhaustion finally starting to set in, both of these OSers were using a strong support network to distract themselves and stay strong.
So what exactly did these kids of the families of the Four Diamonds Fund have to offer? With everything from juggling, to singing, to reciting digits of pi, they wowed the BJC crowd with their skills.
Brightly colored shirts, pinnies, glitzed out fanny-packs, THON is always a time for fun breaks from normal day-to-day fashion. This year brought some new fashion trends to the floor of the BJC. Check them out after the jump.
A Rules and Regulations captain has confirmed to Onward State that the mobile check-in system that experienced issues last night is back online.
The 2012 Homecoming theme was announced Saturday afternoon at THON. Following a short video presentation with members of the Homecoming Committee on stage, the theme was revealed as "The Glory Echoes On." After the announcement, the committee members (which included UPUA president and unfortunately tieless T.J. Bard) and Executive Directer Bridgette Carrier performed the THON line dance on stage.
One of my personal favorite little cameras is my GoPro. With that in mind, I wanted to find a good use for it at THON. Morale Captain Shannon Holzer was kind enough to let us use her as an experiment. We strapped a GoPro to her head and let her do her thing!