Why We THON
Each February Penn State hosts THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Each year, students participate in the 46-hour dance marathon to raise money…
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What Your Favorite Childhood Book Says About You
Getting read to as a kid is a formulative routine in child development. It was a time to be quiet, to be held and to…
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Minari: A Look at Asian-American Film
A24, the film company responsible for popular and well-known productions like “Euphoria,” “Hereditary” and “Lady Bird” released a new movie in February called “Minari.” VALLEY…
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How to Enjoy This Year’s THON
This year’s THON is something that Penn State never imagined happening. From fundraising months before, preparing to stand hours on end, and doing it all…
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Fierce Fashion: THON 2020 Kids Fashion Show
As the final four hours of THON 2020 approached this afternoon, the BJC stage transformed into a runway for the annual Kids Fashion Show. The…
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Making Time for Kids’ Mental Health
Being a young kid in a growing desensitized and polarized world? Not easy. Teaching kids self care? Maybe something we should be looking into. Adults…
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Bringing it Back to You and Me
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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How To Help A Dancer From the Stands
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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Penn State Unites for 100 Days Until THON Celebration
“Adventure Awaits” and in less than 100 days Penn State will be well into THON weekend. Nov. 7 was the beginning of the big countdown…
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Return To The Hundred Acre Woods: “Christopher Robin” Will Bring You To Tears
If you haven’t already seen the new “Winnie the Pooh” movie, “Christopher Robin,” it is a must! Although this may seem like a children’s movie,…
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Cartoons To Not Overlook: Binge-worthy Summer Picks
There is a certain nostalgia that comes with cartoons as we move on from what seems to be childish, and refine our tastes in entertainment…
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Adventure is Out There: THON 2018 Kids Fashion Show
As the 19th hour crept up on THON 2018, despite the lack of sleep starting to kick in throughout the BJC, the crowd was still…
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Taking Care of Yourself THON Weekend
With THON weekend quickly approaching, State College and it’s students are gearing up for a weekend For The Kids™. Eating unhealthy food from the Bryce…
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Last Minute THON Fundraisers and Events
The Penn State community has been working hard to prepare for THON weekend and with one week left to go, it’s time for that final…
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THON 5K 2017 Recap
VALLEY sat down with Daniel Cooley and Jillian House, the passionate and motivated THON 5K Development Captains, to hear what they had to say about the successful event.
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THON 5K: Strides to Celebrate Our Stars
The 17th Annual THON 5K is just around the corner and it’s going to be the best it has ever been.
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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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THON 2016: Fashion Show
Each child brought joy to the stage and reminded us all why we dance FTK.
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THON 2015: Wigs for Kids
When it comes to THON, everything is for the kids. In this case, THON participants were more than willing to share some of their luscious locks in order to provide wigs that can withstand everyday activities that kids partake in such as playing a sport or taking a shower. This is all made possible through the Wigs for Kids organization.
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Best Of THON 2015: Accessories
Amongst a blend of rainbow color on the dancefloor, THON participants and committee members use their accessories to really stand out. From capes to blow up dinosaurs, the people of the floor find small ways to show off their creativity and have a little fun with it! We went around and talked to some of the best accessorized!
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