THON 2012 - Fri

Members of Atlas walk through the human tunnel outside the BJC going into THON on Friday afternoon.

Former Penn State Soccer player Katie Schoepfer, far left, hugs Student Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) dancer Meghan Gill (senior-accounting), while former Penn State Soccer player Megan Monroig hugs SAAB dancer Krissy Tribbett (senior-nutrition) on Friday afternoon as the dancers walk through the human tunnel leading into THON 2012 outside the Bryce Jordan Center. 

A father wishes his daughter, a THON dancer, good luck before she enters the 46 hour marathon on Friday afternoon.

Allen Stienberger (senior-accounting) learns the 2012 THON linedance from the stands in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday night.

Defining Beauty

A lot of people define beauty based on this:

 

what the number on the scale is.

However I think that beauty is more than that.

 It's about nature, and receiving flowers from a loved one

Lisa Haas, of State College, puts together a flower arrangement for Valentines Day in the basement of Woodrings Floral Gardens on Monday night.

 And it's about marriage and love.

Newlywed Liz Chalfa, of Bellefonte, puts together a "Queen's Court" flower arrangement for Valentines Day in the basement of Woodrings Floral Garden on Monday night.

And it's about friendship

Liz Chalfa, of Bellefonte, and Lisa Haas, of State College, tie balloons to a box of chocolates for Valentines Day in the basement of Woodrings Floral Garden on Monday night.

 Beauty  is about more than your body and perfection.

A Person Who Helps Other People

Russ Reese is a crossing guard for Easterly Parkway Elementary. He is a retiree who, since 1996, has volunteered around the community. He was the sweetest old man, with a constant smile on his face.

Joe Paterno Memorial Service - Jan 26

Two former football players bow their heads during the Joe Paterno memorial service on Thursday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Ki-Jana Carter bows his head during the memorial service for Joe Paterno in the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday afternoon.

A mourner claps and keeps back tears during the Joe Paterno memorial service on Thursday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Jay Paterno talks about his father Joe Paterno during his memorial service on Thursday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Phil Knight, former CEO and co-founder of Nike, speaks about Joe Paterno during the memorial service on Thursday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center. 

Michael Robinson wipes tears from his eyes while watching a video about Joe Paterno on Thursday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Sue Paterno waves to the crowd gathered in the Bryce Jordan Center for her late husband Joe Paterno's memorial service on Thursday afternoon. 

Penn State Alum Andy Craig tears up as he watches memorial videos of Joe Paterno during the memorial in the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday afternoon.

Joe Paterno Viewing & Funeral Procession - Jan 25

Paternoville officers Carolyn Lasky and Jeff Lowe console each other after Joe Paterno's hearse passes them at Gate A at Beaver Stadium late Wednesday afternoon.

A Blue Loop with "Paterno Proud" on its LED display drives past Beaver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Actor Billy Baldwin talks with other mourners after Joe Paterno's viewing outside the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Meghan James, 14 of Huntington NY, is consoled by her grandmother Joan Wanat, also of Huntington NY, after exiting the viewing for Joe Paterno at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Wednesday morning.

Mourners line Curtain Road near Beaver Stadium to "Guide Paterno Home" during his funeral procession late Wednesday afternoon.

The hearse carrying Joe Paterno and the Penn State Blue Bus carrying the Paterno family passes by a group of Paternovillers at Gate A in Beaver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

The hearse carrying Joe Paterno passes in front of Gate A at Beaver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Joe Paterno's daughter Mary Kay Hort walks into his funeral service on Wednesday afternoon at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

Quarterback Shane McGregor enters Joe Paterno's funeral service in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Joe Paterno's name plate behind his statue outside Beaver Stadium is adorned with mementos from fans on Wednesday afternoon.