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Getting the most out of THON

By Otto Mezei

THON 2025 is already very much underway. Applications to be a THON captain or committee member have closed and committees have been formed. For first-time…

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The Return of Operation Santa

By Abigail Nemec-Merwede

For over a century, the United States Postal Service has run a program through which people can officially write letters to Santa Claus — and…

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THON Then and Now

By Ellen McIntyre

This past weekend, Penn State students’ yearlong fundraising efforts culminated in the annual 46-hour dance marathon, fondly known as THON. This student-run philanthropy works to…

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Shoe Game On Point: THON Preparation

By Katelyn Lenz

It is that time of year again—THON is here! Penn State’s largest world student-run philanthropy annual event is to help raise money for families affected…

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THON’s Collegiate Impact

By Sylvie August

In 1973, the first-ever THON was a 30-hour dance marathon that raised $2,316 in the HUB Ballroom. In 2021, there are over 250 colleges and…

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A Brief History of THON

By Casey Zanowic

One of the best weekends of the year has finally arrived: THON 2021! Throughout this weekend, the entire Penn State community will come together to…

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THON 2020: More Than Just a Weekend

By Julie Jastremski

Penn State’s 2020 THON weekend has come to a close. Over 700 dancers went 46 hours without sitting or sleeping and thousands of others were…

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THON 2020 Pep Rally Recap: Going for Gold

By Bianca Alvarez

From video cameos by Pilot Pete and Ali Krieger, to chants, cheers, stunting and tumbling, Penn State student-athletes brought the excitement and screams to the…

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How to THON If You’re Not Already Doing It

By Julia Chleboski

It’s here! One of the most iconic weekends of the year at Penn State has begun. If you’re not part of a club or an…

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THON 2020 Showcase: Sharing Talents FTK

By Caitlyn Garrity

It’s FTK all year for Penn State students. Just about any day of the year, you can find a THON-related activity taking place. While many…

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We Dance in 100: The Official Countdown to THON 2020

By Carmen DiPippo

In just 100 days, the entire Penn State community will show the world what childhood cancer cannot do, through Penn State’s Dance Marathon, better known as THON.

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Bringing it Back to You and Me

By Kayla Ramirez

The only story that mattered this past weekend are the families who know more suffering than anyone should and the dancers who support them, yet people continually try to draw attention away from this.

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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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The Final Countdown: Recapping THON 2019 Final Four

By Abigail Roe

Fanny packs took over the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend and with that, another THON comes to a successful close. As dancers, orgs, committees and…

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THON 2019 Pep Rally; Battle of the Teams

By Abigail Roe

From flying roses to money guns, the THON 2019 Pep Rally was anything but dull this year … not to say that it’s dull any…

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How To Help A Dancer From the Stands

By Hannah Bingham

On THON weekend, dancers stand for 46 hours without sitting or sleeping to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer. Whether they are dancing for…

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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.