Penn State Nixes ‘Sanctuary Campus’ Plan
One of the largest universities in the country, Pennsylvania State University, will not become a sanctuary campus for illegal immigrants to be shielded from federal immigration law.
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Panel’s Playoff Picks Came Down to Washington vs. Penn State
Conference championships matter. Head-to-head matters. Strength of schedule matters. Every game counts, though some seem to count more than others and good luck figuring out which ones count most. This and more is what the College Football Playoff selection committee sorts through to pick the four best teams in the country.
Franco Harris, Other Nittany Lions ‘Appalled’ at DeAndre Levy’s ‘Pride in Breaking Paterno’s Leg’ Comments
After former Penn State player DeAndre Levy said that accidently breaking Joe Paterno’s leg during a 2006 game was the “proudest moment” of his college career, 21 former Nittany Lions have come forward to call Levy’s comments “appalling.”
DeAndre Levy: Breaking Joe Paterno’s Leg ‘My Proudest Moment in College’
Five years have passed since Joe Paterno’s ugly and scandalous firing from Penn State amid child sexual abuse allegations against former assistant Jerry Sandusky. In that time something of a reputation reclamation project has occurred, and just this past September the school formally honored and commemorated the 50th anniversary of Paterno’s first game as head coach of the Nittany Lions.
Penn State Alumni Defend Nate Parker: ‘Birth of a Nation’ Star is ‘Innocent of Rape’
Four alumni of Pennsylvania State University who were at the school at the same time as Birth of a Nation co-writers Nate Parker and Jean Celestin have penned an open letter in support of the embattled filmmakers as controversy concerning a rape charge brought against the pair 17 years ago continues to swirl around their upcoming film.
Unsealed Records Say Joe Paterno Knew of Jerry Sandusky’s Abuse Allegations
Contrary to prior claims, newly unsealed documents say that Penn State head coach Joe Paterno fully knew of the child sex abuse allegations lodged against assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. And he knew of not just one allegation, but many different cases.
Penn State Payouts in Jerry Sandusky Child Sex Cases Climb to $93 Million
Six more sexual abuse victims of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky settled with the university, elevating the total scandal payout to a stunning $93 million.
Court Rules Pennsylvania Must Repay Jerry Sandusky’s Pension
On Friday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that the state must make restitution to convicted child molester and former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky for the pension funds denied him after his conviction three years ago.
Joe Paterno Beer Debuting in Pennsylvania
Despite being fired as the coach of Penn State’s football program after revelations that a former defensive coordinator had abused minors, coach Joe Paterno is being honored with a new beer being branded with his name and image.
Penn State Bans Fraternity for Three Years over Secret Facebook Groups
A fraternity linked to a secret Facebook page on which photos of nude and semi-nude women were posted was shut down by Penn State for at least three years on Tuesday after the university’s Interfraternity Council recommended a milder punishment.
NCAA Reverse: Joe Paterno Once Again CFB Wins Leader
Pennsylvania State University succeeded in restoring the 111 wins vacated from its record as punishment for Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse despite claims earlier this week that no deal was in the works. The reversal once again makes head coach Joe Paterno the winningest coach in college football history.