Both fraternities signed and paid leases for Alpha Sigma Phi's E. Fairmount Avenue house of more than 70 years, prompting a judge to take in two hours of testimonies and evidence to decide which group of brothers will get to move in for the fall semester (spoiler alert: Alpha Sig won't have to take their letters down).
John Donovan, beginning his second year under James Franklin, didn't really address last year's struggles at last week's preseason media day, and elected instead to further an established coaching platitude: He's going to trust his process, and take things one step at a time.
The dynasty is starting this season off strong with the preseason No. 1 ranking.
Penn State is known for having one of the largest alumni networks in the world, and that stays true in the NFL. 32 Nittany Lions have made their way into NFL training camps, and whether it's their first year or 11th, they're all looking forward to getting this season underway.
Dr. Thomas Pritchard was a faculty member for more than 30 years as part of the neural and behavioral sciences department in the College of Medicine. He was lost at sea while diving the Andrea Doria's wreck on July 21.
President Barack Obama tapped Penn State graduates U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Baxter, Butler County Common Pleas Judge Marilyn Horan, and Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Robert Colville to fill three vacancies on the federal benches in Pittsburgh and Erie.