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Sorry, the old JoJo can’t come to the phone right now.

By Abigail Sass

Whether you watched “Dance Moms” or not growing up, it seems that everyone under the age of 25 has heard the name Jojo Siwa. The…

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Who Made Your Favorite TikTok Dances & Why It Matters

By Abigail Nemec-Merwede

For the past few months, there’s been a bit of an uproar about the lack of credit given to the creators of TikTok dances by…

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THON 2020: Get Involved

By Carmen DiPippo

Executive Director of THON 2020, Regina Duesler, planned and executed the first-ever THON Spring Involvement Fair in order to educate the Penn State community on the many different ways to get involved in THON.

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THON Through The Eyes Of A Student Nurse

By Carlie Fox

Nursing students go through various clinical experiences to gain knowledge in each field. THON is considered part of their pediatric clinical, as they do it FTK.

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THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show

By Gabby Solon

The THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show kicked off at 10 a.m. on Sunday leading dancers into the Final Four of THON 2019. Four Diamonds children walked down the “magic carpet” on stage to show us their representation of “Exploring The World” the theme of this year’s THON Kids Fashion Show.

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5 Questions You Probably Have About What It’s Like to Be a THON Dancer

By Maddie Winter

Each year, over 700 dedicated dancers stand up (literally) against cancer, dancing for 46 hours without sitting down or sleeping.

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Creative Looks of THON 2019

By Nicole Rogosky

When it comes to THON weekend, the Bryce Jordan Center is jammed pack with all sorts of crazy costumes, neon colors and diy accessories as far as the eye can see. In the sea of THON dancers, VALLEY set out to find some of most creative looks of THON 2019.

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You’ve Got Mail! Emotions Run High During THON 2018 Mail Call

By Jenna Pelowitz

The “Sunday scaries” are in full effect in the early hours of the last day of THON. Some dancers are in desperate need of some…

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Dear Dancer, Advice For THON Weekend

By Katie McFadden

Hey, dancer! Congratulations on being selected to dance in THON 2018. You should be so proud of all of your accomplishments and your contributions to…

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Wrapping Up the Weekend | THON 2017

By Jen Fabiano

The THON 2017 total of $10,045,478.44 was revealed, the dancers have gone to bed and OPP has begun the post-THON breakdown. In other words, THON 2017 is pretty much wrapped up.

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THON’s Most Epic Socks | THON 2017

By Janie Cassady

Keep knocking our socks off, dancers! You are truly incredible!

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Who Should Make the Next Guest Appearance? | THON 2017

By Mary Joyce

One dancer gave Valley the answer that we think everyone would agree with.

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Signs in the Stands | THON 2017

By Danielle James

As soon as you step into the Bryce Jordan Center during THON you immediately see the huge, handmade signs that light up the stands. It’s a lot to take in at first but it’s also pretty magical to see so much devotion by student organizations.

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What’s In Your Fanny Pack? | THON 2017

By Carlie Fox

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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Best Dancer Outfits | THON 2017

By Jordan Pietrafitta

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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Pumped Up to Stand Up | THON 2017

By Danielle James

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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First Questions From the Floor | THON 2017

By Celine Ridgway

Valley wanted to find out early in the weekend why our fellow Penn Staters were eager to grab a spot on the dance floor this year. What does THON mean to them? What do they dream for? How does it feel being 1 of only 708 students selected to dance?