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Jones “Consults JoePa” For Dunk Contest

“Hoops Fest” – the Blue-White- esque kickoff for the Penn State’s men’s basketball team happened this past Saturday. But you wouldn’t know that, because coverage of NIT Championship teams somehow falls behind snowball fights and dodgeball tournaments in priority. Despite the low awareness of the event, there was a bright moment in the dunk contest, […]

Swine Flew

A recent New York Times article discussing changes made due to swine flu talked about one college that has asked its students to make a pretty sacrificial change: Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., are being asked to refrain from playing beer pong, a communal drinking game, after an outbreak of illness that […]

Penn State Ranked Number 13 In BCS

The amalgamation of coaches polls and computer calculations for the BCS were released today, providing America yet another opportunity to blame their problems on technology. The Nittany Lions are one of four Big Ten teams in the top 25 rankings, with Iowa, Ohio State, and Wisconsin at 6, 19, and 21, respectively. In related news, […]

Jean-Michel Cousteau on “Great Ocean Adventure”

What: Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of legendary Jacques Cousteau, will be speaking about his experience as an explorer, filmmaker, and environmentalist. The speech will be accompanied by a multimedia presentation showcasing his “Great Ocean Adventure.” When: 8:00 pm on Monday October 19. Where: Schwab Auditorium. Cost: Free!

Lion In Wait: Penn State Versus Minnesota

Lion In Wait is Onward State’s football column for Penn State conference games.  Published Friday at 5 P.M. late when the power goes out because of unusually early snowstorms before games featuring Big Ten opponents, LIW emphasizes the game from a fan perspective. To me, something didn’t seem right about the “attack” on the Lion […]

The Three-Quarter Turn: Homecoming

The Three-Quarter Turn is an exciting, popular feature here at Onward State. Named after the signature Blue Band Pregame 270 degree right hand turn technique, this segment will report on what the Blue Band is bringing to Beaver Stadium and Penn State every week. From performance schedules to half-time show themes to special news coverage, […]

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