What’s In Your Fanny Pack? | THON 2017
Every year, THON brings out the best colorful tutus, socks, hairstyles and most importantly—fanny packs. Valley decided to get the inside scoop on whats in some of the dancers’ fanny packs this year.
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The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is a year-long fundraising and awareness campaign that culminates in a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon every February. More than 15,000 student volunteers dedicate their time and effort to THON, making it the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.
What TV Character Would You Want as Your DRCM? | THON 2017
Valley decided to ask a few dancers a question that would take temporarily take their minds off of the impending weekend exhaustion: What TV character would you want as your DRCM and why?
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To What Are You Most Looking Forward? | THON 2017
Within just the first few hours of Penn State’s THON, so many exciting and amazing events have already occurred. Valley took to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center to ask what people are most looking forward to in the many remaining hours of THON.
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Best Dancer Outfits | THON 2017
Make sure to be on the lookout for these amazing outfits and dancers and for many other awesome and festive getups!
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What Ultimate Throwback Jam Would You Blast in the BJC? | THON 2017
Here’s hoping that some of these dancers will be lucky enough to hear their jam selections before the THON’s 46 hours are up!
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Pumped Up to Stand Up | THON 2017
THON 2017 is off to a great start with some amazing performers warming up the crowd on stage. Several student groups including singers, dancers and musicians performed before the official THON dancers first stood up.
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All is Calm Before THON | THON 2017
Here’s to a weekend made possible by the culmination of individual efforts all for collective inspiration of hope in children battling cancer. Let’s all show what #CancerCannot.
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DNCE Takes the THON Stage | THON 2017
DNCE took THON by storm with their surprise performance, filling the room with energy and boosting the morale of spectators and dancers alike.
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THON 2017 Logo Revealed
Valley is excited about the new THON logo and even more excited that THON weekend is quickly approaching.
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THON 2017 Is Upon Us
There are so many ways to get involved and make a difference for the kids. Anything and everything you do for THON will be worth it.
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The New Directors of THON Debut Their Favorite Snapchat Filters
The new directors for THON 2017 were just recently announced and instead of simply introducing them to you, Valley thought it would be fun to have them submit selfies with their favorite Snapchat filters.
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THON 2016: Performer Olivia Farabaugh Rocks BJC
Farabaugh has come full circle with the opportunity to perform on the Bryce Jordan Center stage last Sunday morning.
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THON 2016: Best Shoes and Socks
In typical Penn State student fashion, THONers weren’t only concerned with comfort.
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THON 2016: Which Children’s Cartoon Does THON Remind You Of?
Ever wonder what children’s cartoon THON reminded people of? Well at Valley, we did.
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THON 2016: Who do you THON for?
There are many different reasons why over 15,000 student volunteers participate in Penn State’s Dance Marathon (THON).
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THON 2016: Best Dressed
The BJC was filled with music, love and enthusiasm all weekend long, as well as some great outfits.
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THON 2016: Best Hair and Hats
Being in the stands looking down at the floor, the colors are bright and there is so much to see. Something that often gets overlooked is dancer and committee member’s hair.
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THON 2016: Fashion Show
Each child brought joy to the stage and reminded us all why we dance FTK.
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THON 2016: Who Would You Want Your Celebrity DRCM To Be?
Valley asked them if they could have any celebrity as their DRCM, who would it be?
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THON 2016: Music to a Dancer’s Ears
Music plays a large role in THON every single year — after all, what would a dance marathon be without something to dance to?
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