Still Life

With four guide ropes attached to it, the east-side clock face is raised into position. While it didn't seem that windy on the ground on Saturday, Jan. 28, winds higher up were strong, requiring extra guidance to bring the clock face safely to the Old Main bell tower.

Old Main clock faces installed

Ben White of New Vibrations Audio and Video works on a ledge of the Old Main bell tower, to remove the speakers from the old chime system. The company installed a new carillon system today (Jan. 27) that will play a digital recording made of the original Old Main bell that now sits adjacent to Old Main and other bells of comparable sizes.

New carillon, restored clocks being installed

The funeral procession for Joe Paterno made its way past Beaver Stadium and down Porter Road as crowds applauded on Jan. 25. Thousands lined the procession route through the University Park campus and downtown State College to bid a last farewell to Joe Paterno.

Joe Paterno's funeral procession

Coach Joe Paterno was on the field for the first half of the Nittany Lions' football game. Penn State beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-3 on Oct. 8, 2011, in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Beaver Stadium.

Joe Paterno through the years

Katie Knobloch and Andrew Adamietz, members of the a capella group Blue in the Face, shared a candle at the vigil held Sunday, Jan. 22, to mourn the death of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who passed away earlier in the day. Several thousand members of the Penn State and State College community came out to the Old Main lawn on Penn State's University Park campus for the vigil.

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THON 2009

Moralers do the line dance for the first time during the first half-hour of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Moralers do the line dance for the first time during the first half-hour of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

THON dancers do the line dance for the first time, during the first half-hour of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

THON dancers do the line dance for the first time, during the first half-hour of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Broadhurst works to learn the line dance early Friday evening at THON.

Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Broadhurst works to learn the line dance early Friday evening at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

Moraler Katy Macon has a handful of cameras as she takes pictures of multiple THON dancers.

Moraler Katy Macon has a handful of cameras as she takes pictures of multiple THON dancers.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

A THON child plays "Duck-Duck-Goose" on the dance floor of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20. The 4-year-old, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 18 months, completed her treatments this past June.

A THON child plays "Duck-Duck-Goose" on the dance floor of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20. The 4-year-old, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 18 months, completed her treatments this past June.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

THON OPP committee members carry away a platform that was used for Moralers to stand on while teaching the dancers how to do the line dance on Friday night, Feb. 20.

THON OPP committee members carry away a platform that was used for Moralers to stand on while teaching the dancers how to do the line dance on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

Megan DeFelice, left, and Jessica Testa put spaghetti sauce in a warming tray in preparation for dinner on Friday night.

Megan DeFelice, left, and Jessica Testa put spaghetti sauce in a warming tray in preparation for dinner on Friday night.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

Hospitality committee member Shannon White spoons sauce onto pasta for a hungry dancer during the first meal of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Hospitality committee member Shannon White spoons sauce onto pasta for a hungry dancer during the first meal of THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

NOMMO performed at THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

NOMMO performed at THON on Friday night, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

NOMMO performed at THON on Friday, Feb. 20.

NOMMO performed at THON on Friday, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

NOMMO performed at THON Friday night, Feb. 20, 2009.

NOMMO performed at THON Friday night, Feb. 20, 2009.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

The percussion section of NOMMO performed Friday night, Feb. 20, at THON.

The percussion section of NOMMO performed Friday night, Feb. 20, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

The Slides of Strength is a popular activity during THON, because it gives dancers a chance to get off their feet for 1 seconds and have their muscles massaged.

The Slides of Strength is a popular activity during THON, because it gives dancers a chance to get off their feet for 1 seconds and have their muscles massaged.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2009

Water battles such as this one that took place Saturday night, Feb. 21, are common between THON children and dancers.

Water battles such as this one that took place Saturday night, Feb. 21, are common between THON children and dancers.

Credit: Andy Colwell February 21, 2009

Santwon Hines, right, mugs for a passing camera as he and Ashley Altavilla dance Saturday afternoon.

Santwon Hines, right, mugs for a passing camera as he and Ashley Altavilla dance Saturday afternoon.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

THON family member Max provided auxiliary percussion support for Lost Faculties, a band made up of faculty members in the Penn State Sociology Department and featuring Penn State President Graham B. Spanier.

THON family member Max provided auxiliary percussion support for Lost Faculties, a band made up of faculty members in the Penn State Sociology Department and featuring Penn State President Graham B. Spanier.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Penn State President Graham B. Spanier was featured on washboard in the group Lost Faculties, which performed on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Penn State President Graham B. Spanier was featured on washboard in the group Lost Faculties, which performed on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Paul Amato, Hoffman professor of sociology and demography, played guitar and keyboard in Lost Faculties, which performed at THON on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21.

Paul Amato, Hoffman professor of sociology and demography, played guitar and keyboard in Lost Faculties, which performed at THON on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Rich Felson, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, played bass and harmonica for Lost Faculties, which performed Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Rich Felson, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, played bass and harmonica for Lost Faculties, which performed Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Wayne Osgood, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, was featured on guitar and vocals in Lost Faculties, which played Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Wayne Osgood, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, was featured on guitar and vocals in Lost Faculties, which played Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Sharon Felson was featured on vocals in Lost Faculties, which performed Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Sharon Felson was featured on vocals in Lost Faculties, which performed Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Wayne Osgood, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, left, and Paul Amato, Hoffman professor of sociology and demography, were featured on guitar in Lost Faculties, which played Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Wayne Osgood, professor of crime, law and justice, and sociology, left, and Paul Amato, Hoffman professor of sociology and demography, were featured on guitar in Lost Faculties, which played Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Sam Richards, senior lecturer in sociology, was featured on drumset in Lost Faculties, which played on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Sam Richards, senior lecturer in sociology, was featured on drumset in Lost Faculties, which played on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Rich Felson, bass; Sharon Felson, vocals; Graham Spanier, washboard; Wayne Osgood, guitar; Paul Amato, keyboard; and Sam Richards, drumset, make up Lost Faculties, which played to an enthusiastic THON crowd Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Rich Felson, bass; Sharon Felson, vocals; Graham Spanier, washboard; Wayne Osgood, guitar; Paul Amato, keyboard; and Sam Richards, drumset, make up Lost Faculties, which played to an enthusiastic THON crowd Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Lost Faculties got some help on tambourine from Carmen, a THON family member.

Lost Faculties got some help on tambourine from Carmen, a THON family member.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Maria Landi, supply logistics captain for THON, danced with some THON family children on stage during the Lost Faculties concert Saturday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Maria Landi, supply logistics captain for THON, danced with some THON family children on stage during the Lost Faculties concert Saturday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Paul Amato played keyboard and guitar for Lost Faculties on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Paul Amato played keyboard and guitar for Lost Faculties on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

Moralers lead another performance of the THON line dance Saturday night.

Moralers lead another performance of the THON line dance Saturday night.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

"Hold it ... hold it ... hold it ... hold it ..." Moralers keep the final pose of the THON line dance Saturday night. At the end of each performance of the dance, the emcee instructs the dancers to hold the pose for as long as possible.

"Hold it ... hold it ... hold it ... hold it ..." Moralers keep the final pose of the THON line dance Saturday night. At the end of each performance of the dance, the emcee instructs the dancers to hold the pose for as long as possible.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

At the THON pep rally, athletic teams performed dance routines to be judged by the THON dancers. First up was the women's field hockey team, which danced to songs from Space Jam.

At the THON pep rally, athletic teams performed dance routines to be judged by the THON dancers. First up was the women's field hockey team, which danced to songs from Space Jam.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The women's soccer team danced to High School Musical during the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

The women's soccer team danced to High School Musical during the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The men's gymnastics team performed to music from Pirates of the Caribbean during the THON pep rally.

The men's gymnastics team performed to music from Pirates of the Caribbean during the THON pep rally.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Lionettes Dance Team performed to music from The Little Mermaid at the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

The Lionettes Dance Team performed to music from The Little Mermaid at the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The women's lacrosse team, which danced to music from Madagascar, started its routine by reminding everyone why they were at the Bryce Jordan Center for 46 hours this weekend.

The women's lacrosse team, which danced to music from Madagascar, started its routine by reminding everyone why they were at the Bryce Jordan Center for 46 hours this weekend.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The softball team danced to music from Schreck at the THON pep rally.

The softball team danced to music from Schreck at the THON pep rally.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The women's volleyball team performed to music from Mulan at the THON pep rally.

The women's volleyball team performed to music from Mulan at the THON pep rally.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Penn State cheerleaders and Nittany Lion performed to music from the Lion King at the THON pep rally.

The Penn State cheerleaders and Nittany Lion performed to music from the Lion King at the THON pep rally.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The football team danced to music from Remember the Titans at the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

The football team danced to music from Remember the Titans at the THON pep rally on Saturday night.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Blue Band silks performed to selections from Annie at the THON pep rally on Saturday night, Feb. 21.

The Blue Band silks performed to selections from Annie at the THON pep rally on Saturday night, Feb. 21.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Blue Band silks performed to selections from Annie at the THON pep rally on Saturday night, Feb. 21.

The Blue Band silks performed to selections from Annie at the THON pep rally on Saturday night, Feb. 21.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Penn State majorettes also performed to selections from Annie.

The Penn State majorettes also performed to selections from Annie.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The men's basketball team ended the performance portion of the THON pep rally with an "old fashioned pep rally."

The men's basketball team ended the performance portion of the THON pep rally with an "old fashioned pep rally."

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009

The Nittany Lion did 46 one-armed push-ups -- one for each hour of THON.

The Nittany Lion did 46 one-armed push-ups -- one for each hour of THON.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 21, 2009