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Live Blog of President Obama’s Visit to Penn State

President Obama’s visit to Penn State has resulted in campus being transformed, classes being canceled, buildings getting shut down. Onward State will be keeping you updated throughout the day with regards to the President’s visit. [liveblog]

Penn State Endures Nightmare Road Trip to Illinois

The Penn State men's basketball team faced a litany of problems just getting to Assembly Hall to play Illinois on Tuesday night. Things got worse for the Nittany Lions when the game started.

First, Penn State's flight could not land in Champaign, Ill., on Monday night due to poor weather that has wreaked havoc on much of the United States. The flight could not land in nearby Indianapolis, Ind., either. So, the flight was diverted to Evanston, Ind. This meant the Nittany Lions had to endure a 4-5 hour bus trip on game day.

Find out how the team played during the game after the break.

We play with our joysticks!

Gamers Arena Plays Into Students Hearts

The Gamers Arena at 421 E. Calder Way has already carved itself a niche into students' everyday lives with events held weekly for gamers of all kinds. Since its opening, the store has seen a few release parties as well as plenty of tournaments.

Penn State 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Seven Penn State alumni were selected to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards, the highest award given by the university. In an unfortunate surprise, I did not make the cut this year, but check out who did after the jump.

Mr. Freeze Ices Happy Valley

University Park was met with ice/sleet/hail/freezing rain overnight (I'm not a meteorologist, talk to Dan Vecellio about specifics). While classes weren't cancelled or delayed, (much to the dismay of many) students and faculty were greeted with an icy wonderland on and off campus this morning. Check out our photos after the jump.

“Five OUTS” for Community Facing an On-Campus Active Shooter

Penn State Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), along with University Police and the Penn State Risk Management Office, has created a one-hour-long program that provides people with instructions and options in case an active shooter was to ever open fire on campus.

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