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Lexi Shimkonis

Lexi is an editor-turned-staff writer who can often be found at either Irving's or the Phyrst (with the chances she'll have her backpack being the same). Lexi is a senior hailing from Spring City, PA (kind of) and studying Civil Engineering. Please email questions and/or pleas for an Instagram caption to lexi@onwardstate.com, or for a more intimate bond, follow her on Twitter @lexshimko.

A Special, Precious, & Eventful Experience: Lexi Shimkonis’ Senior Column

"And here in this lovely, intriguing spot called Penn State, each of us staked our own special, precious, and eventful life." -- Ross Lehman

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Homecoming To Replace King And Queen With Gender-Neutral Court

Homecoming will no long crown a king and queen, instead naming two "Guide State Forward" award winners in an effort to promote gender-inclusivity.

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[Video] An Interview With Line Dance Leader Gina DeFrancesco

The Line Dance Leader is one of the most recognizable faces by the end of the weekend. We caught up with this year's leader, Gina DeFrancesco, to ask her about her favorite line dance moves and lines and why she THONs.

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MisterWives Hypes The THON 2018 Crowd With Surprise Performance

Though THON 2018 is only a few hours old, MisterWives infused the energy early on with a surprise performance.

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‘Genius Lyrics’ Breakdown Of The THON 2018 Line Dance

So now that you have the line dance lyrics, what do they mean?

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Predicting The THON 2018 Line Dance

The second biggest reveal of THON weekend is hearing the Line Dance for the first time. Here's what we think will be in the 2018 edition.

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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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