Tag: PSU
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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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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…