Tuesday afternoon, the PSU faculty senate voted against the motion of “no confidence” aimed towards the Board of Trustees. By a wide margin, 128 senate members voted against the measure while 58 voted yes.
Has attending a funeral ever before contained feelings of relief and good fortune? Yesterday morning, thousands of us sat anxiously at our computers watching the seconds bleed away towards 10:00 a.m., when tickets would become available for perhaps the most significant event to occur on Penn State's campus in our time, or anyone's time, here. Though the process may have been practical, it still felt wrong.
Our staff compiled the ABCs of Joesph Vincent Paterno.
Following the death of the iconic Joe Paterno, the Penn State family has shown a beautiful outpouring of support to recognize his contributions to the University and the State College community. Another display of gratitude for Joe has been planned, stemming from a Facebook event for after Wednesday’s private funeral service.
The funeral arrangements for Joe Paterno have been announced, including viewings at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and a public service at the Bryce Jordan Center.
In a release made by his family to the Associated Press this morning, Joe Paterno's death was confirmed. He was 85.