Full disclosure: Lowjack is my favorite bar band in this town. But as you might imagine, hearing it play at THON is a significantly different experience than hearing them play at 1 a.m. at the Phyrst on Saturday night. And at both venues, Jason D. and his crew played just what was needed for the […]
Since Grillers (RIP) left us in 2013, there has been a noticeable void in the State College Grilled Cheese scene. While there are still other options, like some of my personal favorites Five Guys and Panera Bread, there's something about a cheap grilled cheese that just can't be replaced so easily.
Dan Ellman is just a sophomore. His year makes him one of the youngest dancers on the floor this year, but his love for THON spans far past the four semesters he’s spent at school.
This morning, the BJC isn’t even close to capacity. Whether your org is special interest, Greek, or general, you’re probably surrounded by a few empty seats. Here are some ways to make use of the space.
For 46 hours this weekend, the Bryce Jordan Center floor is covered in a sea of 708 dancers, the vast majority of which are Penn State students representing various THON organizations. Within that crowd lies the rare exception to the rule: alumni dancers.
When dancers feel sore, they head over the trainer's room just a few steps away from the floor where ATC assesses their injures and provides proper treatment through a combination of ice baths, heat therapy, massages, and ankle and arch taping. In just a matter of minutes, dancers are back on their feet.