THON Spotlight: William Sweger Family Story
THON Weekend is finally here! VALLEY is so excited to celebrate this special time at Penn State by highlighting one of THON’s beloved families —…
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Shiloh’s Spotlight: The Crimmel Family at Penn State’s THON Game
The Crimmel family’s journey with Penn State’s THON and their remarkable child, Shiloh, is a heartwarming example of the community that defines Penn State. VALLEY…
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THON Spotlight: Daniel Popjes Family
Daniel Popjes, a blonde, energetic and charismatic 4-year-old got to return to his favorite place this past weekend. Year after year, the Bryce Jordan Center…
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How To Maximize The Weeks Leading Up To Thon
THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon, is rapidly approaching, with high stakes after raising a whopping $13, 756, 374. 50 in 2022. Penn State prides…
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100 Days Until THON Celebration: Growth on the Horizon
Penn State celebrated “100 Days til’ THON” on Wednesday, Nov. 10! Penn State’s dance marathon, better known as THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in…
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Spark Endless Light
THON is back in action and ready to take on 2022 with a new theme. For people who are not familiar with THON, it is…
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THON 2020 vs THON 2021
Despite everything going on in the world, THON 2021 was truly a success. Not only was THON able to raise $10.6 million for the Four…
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The Post-THON Bounce Back
Another THON weekend has come and gone, and while everybody is still sleeping off that 46-hour high, classes jump right back into full swing Monday…
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THON Then and Now
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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Here’s How Greek Life Raised Money for Online THON
With Penn State’s iconic THON online this year, Greek Organizations – who are always very involved in THON—had to improvise and find ways to raise…
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THON May Seem Different, But Go Go Gadjet is the Same
They’ve done it again. Every year during THON we look forward to Go Go Gadjet’s performance sealing the final hours. As they said in an…
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The Final Four Recap
THON looked different this year but the meaning and purpose within the event remained as strong and special as ever. The final four, also known…
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THON 2021 Pep Rally Recap
Although the THON 2021 Pep Rally looked a little different this year the smiles, energy and purpose remained the same. Kicking off at 7 pm,…
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How Each Zodiac Sign Would Be As A Dancer in THON
THON is here! Approximately 592 dancers will be participating this year, and all of those students must have big hearts to be participating in such…
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Stay Motivated This THON Weekend: A Survival Guide
THON 2021 may look different this year, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less strenuous! Whether you’re a dancer or someone who wants…
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Your Ultimate THON 2021 Playlist
With a virtual THON this year, the need for songs with sick beats and inspirational lyrics is greater than ever. Here are some songs that…
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A Brief History of THON
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
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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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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THON 2020 Pep Rally Recap: Going for Gold
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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