Archival Stories

Learning Tradition from My Poppy

By Shawn Christ

Joe Paterno was someone we all had in common here at Penn State. Here's how I found out about the legendary coach.

Forever In Your Debt

By Kevin Horne

1/22/12 4:00 pm

He's gone now, but Joe Paterno's impact on this world may never fully be realized. One day, my kids will have Joe Paterno to thank for being a part of making them who they are -- because he will always be a part of me. People will debate his legacy for the rest of time, but I know the real heart of Joe Paterno.

Thank you Coach. I will forever be in your debt.

Coping With The Loss Of A Legend

By John Tecce

1/22/12 3:57 pm

We all knew this day would come, as it will for all of us, and we knew that day seemed near as Coach Paterno's cancer and subsequent treatments appeared in the news. Yet, none of us truly know how to react to the loss of a man whose impact we cannot measure, a man that we knew so well yet barely knew at all.

What Happened Last Night

By Davis

1/22/12 9:30 am

Last night was one of the worst moments of my entire life. But before I can explain what happened, you need to know a bit about Onward State.

An Apology from the Managing Editor of Onward State

By Devon Edwards

1/21/12 10:12 pm

Earlier this evening, Onward State reported that Joe Paterno had passed away; however, the mountain of evidence stacked opposite that report became too much to ignore. At this time, I would like to issue a retraction of our earlier tweets.

What Are The Effects of Losing a Canning Weekend?

By Ryan Kristobak

1/21/12 11:04 am

After last night's announcement of the cancellation of Canning Weekend #3, social media erupted with aches of disappointment. But before long, students, alumni, and the many supporters of THON were uniting to make amends through, what Onward State's own John Tecce has dubbed, #CyberCanning. But how significant of a role does a Canning Weekend play in the overall fundraising of THON? Can you reschedule a Canning Weekend? I reached out to THON Overall Elaine Tanella and Public Relations Overall Kirsten Quisenberry to get some answers.