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Thon Costumes

Usually when you think of THON, you think about the restless efforts everyone puts in to support younger children with Patriotic Cancer. The Penn State community as well as thousand of individuals...

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All Natural

Brandi Wesley, a senior at Penn State, is majoring in bio behavioral health. Brandi is president of the LOCKS Club on campus, a club that focuses on promoting natural hair. LOCKS stands for “Loving...

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Same dream two perspective

Alex Church has been playing music for as long as he remembers. He always wanted to play the guitar but his parents had other plans for him. They signed him up for piano lessons for years which Church...

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Last Dance

Thomas Gill is a senior at Penn State majoring in psychology. Gill was part of the OPP committee. OPP is involved with the set up and tear down of THON as well as keeping the Bryce Jordan clean during...

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A Moment in Time

Mrs. Smith is a 91-year-old widow living in Teaneck, New Jersey. She was married to Mr. Smith for 57 years. He passed in 2002. The two of them lived together most of their married lives in Scranton,...

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Supermom

Bilha Pierre, a junior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, has had her share of trials and tribulations. At the age of 20 she found herself pregnant with twins, and was forced to...

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Guys and Dolls

In early April 2015, the Tyrone Area High School put on their bi-annual musical. “Guys and Dolls” featured a colorful cast of athletes, band members, artists, and choral singers. Many of the students...

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A Healing Touch

After being involved in a car accident in 2004, Beth Whitman needed to reevaluate her medical treatment. This wasn’t Beth’s first car accident, but it was the first one that involved her daughter....

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Who Is Alice Gyamfi

   Alice Gyamfi is a Penn State senior, originally from Ghana, Africa. After a tragic accident involving falling or being pushed (members of her family claim an aunt pushed her) into a pot of hot...

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Painting For a Purpose

Alissa Bradley is a senior majoring in psychology at Penn State. Residing in Queens, New York she started painting when she was 19. She discovered her love for the arts when she showcased a painting...

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Surprise Me

Robert Allen, a single father who has been divorced for two years, has been taking care of his two children for the majority of that time while juggling a full-time job. The children see their mother...

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Lerell’s Last Thon

  Senior Lerell Richards has been heavily involved in committees within THON for the past four years at Penn State. He spent his final THON watching from the stands with the crowd.

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Pet Best friend

Samantha McCarthy is a junior majoring in human development and family studies. When Samantha graduates, she wishes to work at a nonprofit organization for education reform, with an emphasis on...

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Megan’s Passion

   Megan Leddy is a Penn State senior who suffers from anxiety, and the stress of school doesn’t help. She has been drawing and painting since high school after she was injured running track. Painting...

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Person & Their Passion

Frank Peters is a 26-year-old senior with a passion for cooking.  With his degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management he plans on one day becoming a world-renowned chef. A wiz in the...

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Surprise Me

Andrea Carney is a senior majoring in print journalism. In her spare time she dances and has been in multiple dance companies in the Philadelphia area. When she is not studying she participates in a...

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Photo Gallery: 2015 Movin’ On

Penn State's annual Movin' On festival returned to Happy Valley for the 40th year Friday night at the Penn State Blue Band fields. ComRadio photographer Bobby Chen was there to capture all the action.

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Being active outside of your major

Chris Antkowiak is a senior at Penn State University majoring in history. History is something that he has always been fascinated with his entire life. About to graduate he still has a love for...

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DJ Quite Frankly

Frank Peters is a Penn State Basketball player. He started being a DJ during his second year at Penn State. He has performed for various clubs in downtown State College, and hopes to expand his...

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Right Timing

Jennifer Pencek’s job as a Programming Coordinator varies from day-to-day. When Jennifer is not planning social and educational events for the Penn State Center for Women Students, she is scheduling...

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