
Penn State has been criticized for having a "football culture," but what outsiders may not know is that the university has a strong history of scientific research. In the past month, our land-grant university has been the host of important research breakthroughs.

As first reported by the Centre Daily Times, Penn State's Berkey Creamery is ramping up security measures after reports of plastic particles being found in ice cream came to light in August.

Onward State has gathered a list of tips for those who don't know what to expect for tonight. Find out what they are after the jump.

It's Homecoming Week and that means plenty of former Penn State students will be cruising through their old stomping grounds. We have a few reasons as to why those alumni are awesome.

Only weeks after the dedication of the Michael P. Murphy memorial, the United States Navy is commissioning a warship in the fallen hero's namesake.

This upcoming Friday evening the Lion Ambassadors welcome you to celebrate a yearly Homecoming tradition, Guard the Lion Shrine. The event will commence at 10 pm, shortly after the conclusion of the Homecoming parade. Entertainment as well as free food will be provided until around midnight.