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Author: John Tecce

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John Tecce

John is a senior in the Smeal College of Business majoring in Marketing. He currently serves as the President of the Paternoville Coordination Committee and as a THON Chair for Nittany Nation. He tweets a lot.

UPUA, Show Us That You Won’t Forget About Sexual Violence

One in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape since the age of 14. Yes, one in four. Think about how often you see a group of four or more girls laying out in East Quad, eating together at the HUB, or waiting in line at Indigo. Next time you do, keep in […]

Video Echoes “We’ll Take It From Here” For Paterno Legacy

50 days ago, Charlie Pittman called the Penn State community to action at Joe Paterno's memorial service. While we have all tried to "make an impact" and carry on Coach Paterno's legacy in our own lives, a few prominent Penn State alumni took a step further by creating a video designed to do both in the name of JoePa.

10 Questions With Sam Palser

They spend hours upon hours underwater and usually wear the intoxicating aroma of chlorine. Having shared a bathroom with a swimmer for most of my life, I can say without question that swimmers are a unique species. I caught up with one of my favorites, Penn State's Sam Palser, before she competes in this weekend's NCAA Championships. SPOILER ALERT: She loves chips and salsa.

I Went To The Blue Sapphire Classic And All I Got Was This Post

If you're like me, you're also an alien to the sport of twirling. Yes, it's a sport, people. I saw it with my own two eyes yesterday at the Blue Sapphire Classic at Rec Hall.. After a few minutes wondering if I'd stumbled into an episode of Toddlers & Tiaras, what I found was a whole lot of talent, energy, and enthusiasm.

Penn State Football: Guido’s Legacy And What Lies Ahead

Labeled as the creator of "The Greatest Show In College Football," Guido D'Elia's time at Penn State came on an end on Monday in another housecleaning move by Penn State to transition into the O'Brien era. Mixed reactions greeted the move, but given the constant criticism I've seen Guido take from fans, I wanted to share my own opinion on his time at Penn State as someone who had the opportunity to work with Guido on a number of occasions through my involvement with Paternoville.

Honest Conversation About THON Is Necessary

Yesterday, my friend and fellow editor Kevin Horne voiced his opinion on THON, sparking a day and night of debate, discussion, and a whole lot of criticism towards Kevin's opinion. Today, I address that criticism, asking you to step back and examine the real point of the post.

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[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

Penn State Relay For Life Raises $41,519.93 Virtually

The event was done virtually this year due to the coronavirus, however many teams still participated in the event remotely.

Where To Eat In State College Late At Night: Your Penn State Drunk Food Guide

From tacos to pizza to egg rolls, State College has it all when it comes to late-night drunk food.

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