Author: Derek Gittler
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Candlelight Vigil Held for Victims of Sexual Abuse at Penn State
Read more: Candlelight Vigil Held for Victims of Sexual Abuse at Penn StateA candlelight vigil was held on the steps of Old Main Friday night to show support for the victims of sexual abuse, alleged to have been committed by former Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator Jerry Sandusky. This event, organized by students to show support for the abused children, was in memory of and in recognition of these horrible acts. An estimated 10,000 people attended. The feeling at Old Main was very somber, as thousands of faculty, staff, students, community members, and visitors packed the typically huge open space to attempt to begin to come to terms with the events of…
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BHS Panthers take on Mifflinburg in D4 Class AA Playoffs
Read more: BHS Panthers take on Mifflinburg in D4 Class AA PlayoffsTBD’s Biggest Panther Sports Fan, Shelly Lee, Reminds us all of The Big Game tonight at 7PM. The complete Class AA bracket can be found at Easternpafootball.com. “As we head into the District 4 – Class AA High School Football playoffs tomorrow night in Mifflinburg, watch out for Bloomsburg’s QB, Blake Rankin at the helm of their offense. After last week’s big win over long-time rival, Central Columbia, this team is FIRED UP and ready to go! and to that I simply say, HERE WE GO PANTHERS, HERE WE GO! Make sure and tune your radio to WGRC for the…
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part Two in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This second installment recounts their climb to the top and the difficulties faced along the way. Part One of this series details the inspiration and preparation for the climb and can be read here. Part Three…
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President Soltz Institutes Full Review of BU Sexual Abuse and Harassment Policies
Read more: President Soltz Institutes Full Review of BU Sexual Abuse and Harassment PoliciesDr. David Soltz, President of Bloomsburg University, released the following statement to the BU community in light of the recent events at Penn State. In the letter Dr. Soltz orders of review of all BU policies related to sexual abuse and harassment. We are all deeply concerned about the handling of the allegations of sexual abuse/sexual assault of minor children by a former Penn State coach. Therefore, I am immediately instituting a full review of the following policies and procedures (including reporting requirements, where reports can be made, how reports are made, etc.) at BU: Sexual harassment Abuse, sexual and…
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May No Act of Ours Bring Shame: The Riot That Never Should Have Happened
Read more: May No Act of Ours Bring Shame: The Riot That Never Should Have HappenedOnward State reporter Ryan Kristobak reflects of the terrible happenings in State College, PA on the night of 9-10 November. Ryan, a Junior at Penn State majoring in Print Journalism, is from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His original article appears here. The Bloomsburg Daily thanks Onward State for their kind partnership and permission to repost portions of their coverage of the events at Penn State. It is difficult for me to put into words how I feel at this moment. Having been at the Board of Trustees press conference last night, I had heard rumors that Joe Paterno would not be permitted…
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The View From Here: Penn State Students React
Read more: The View From Here: Penn State Students ReactPenn State students from Onward State were on location in downtown State College last night to capture images of the reaction following the Board of Trustees’ announcement that both President Graham Spanier and Coach Joe Paterno were relieved of their duties. The images show a University community trying to come to terms with intense changes.
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Paterno Fired: Video of PSU Board of Trustees Press Conference
Read more: Paterno Fired: Video of PSU Board of Trustees Press ConferenceThis single press release signals the end of Joe Paterno’s tenure as the head football coach at The Pennsylvania State University. Both he and President Graham Spanier were relieved of their duties Wednesday night by the Board of Trustees. Spanier will be replaced by the school’s Provost, Dr. Rodney Erickson, while the football team will be coached by assistant coach, Tom Bradley. Board of Trustees announces leadership changes at Penn State The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees and Graham Spanier have decided that, effective immediately, Dr. Spanier is no longer president of the University. Additionally, the board determined that…
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Joe Paterno Announces Retirement
Read more: Joe Paterno Announces RetirementJoe Paterno released the following statement Wednesday announcing his retirement from Penn State: “I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief. I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal in mind: To serve the best interests of this university and the young men who have been entrusted to my care. I have the same goal today. That’s why I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end of this season. At this…
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AP, Paterno Family: JoePa to Retire
Read more: AP, Paterno Family: JoePa to RetireThe Associated Press is reporting, and members of the Paterno family are confirming that Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, and given the circumstances, I think that’s the best possible endgame he could have hoped for. No firing, no forced resignment. He will get to coach, at least one more time, before his adoring fans, and I can’t even begin to imagine the range of emotions we’ll all have Saturday. It’s a more dignified exit than many of us thought he’d get yesterday, when the New York Times first broke news of Paterno’s imminent departure from…
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Onward State: Latest Updates, 9:45am, Nov. 9th
Read more: Onward State: Latest Updates, 9:45am, Nov. 9thThe following is a summary of events related to the Penn State scandal occurring over the past 15 hours. The Bloomsburg Daily thanks Onward State for their kind partnership and permission to repost portions of their coverage of the events at Penn State. Please visit Onward State’s Live Blog throughout the day for a continually updated stream of news direct from Penn State students. Wednesday, November 9 12:10 a.m. – We’ve seen multiple tweets that ESPN is reporting that former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge is a possible replacement for Graham Spanier if he is indeed ousted as president, or resigns.…