As THON quickly approaches, it's obvious that excitement and anticipation is growing here on campus. In a little over a week, the world’s largest student-run philanthropic event will commence. The festivities and preparation, however, have already started.
THON-goers, beware: Pegula Ice Arena will not be open to waiting visitors until 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Per a proclamation from Mayor Elizabeth Goreham, State College will be renamed City of THON concurrent with the 46-hour dance marathon next weekend. Goreham plans on presenting the proclamation to THON PR Director Aly Young at tonight's Borough Council meeting.
This year, THON is trying to prevent org members from lining up in the cold by implementing a digital line system. Described by THON Captain Samm Shivley as “similar to the fast pass system at Disney,” the digital line assigns each org a place in line and a time to enter the BJC in the hours leading up to THON weekend.
The men's basketball team is ready for a comeback when it hosts Nebraska at 4 p.m. on Saturday for the ninth annual THON game. THON Hoops will welcome Four Diamonds families to the Bryce Jordan Center, along with the Family Relations and executive committees.
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