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.

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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.

Thousands mourn Paterno's passing

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Rockettes rock Jordan Center

A packed Bryce Jordan Center awaits the performance of the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes on Friday, Nov. 19. The show featured the 18 high-kicking Rockette dancers with a cast of dozens of characters including dancing toys performing the Nutcracker Suite, a virtual tour of New York City with the Rockettes, and Santa Claus teaching the magic of Christmas to two skeptical youngsters.

A packed Bryce Jordan Center awaits the performance of the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes on Friday, Nov. 19. The show featured the 18 high-kicking Rockette dancers with a cast of dozens of characters including dancing toys performing the Nutcracker Suite, a virtual tour of New York City with the Rockettes, and Santa Claus teaching the magic of Christmas to two skeptical youngsters.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Santa Claus greets the audience of the Bryce Jordan Center as the Radio City Rockettes, dressed as Santa's reindeer, pull him across the stage near the start of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Friday, Nov. 19. Santa would return throughout the evening as a master of ceremonies of sorts, sharing the magic of Christmas with the audience.

Santa Claus greets the audience of the Bryce Jordan Center as the Radio City Rockettes, dressed as Santa's reindeer, pull him across the stage near the start of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Friday, Nov. 19. Santa would return throughout the evening as a master of ceremonies of sorts, sharing the magic of Christmas with the audience.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

The curtain rises on the famous Radio City Rockettes on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. The famous women's precision dance troupe appeared on Friday in front of a large audience, spreading Christmas cheer in performances including Santa Claus, toy dancers performing dances from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" and a fanciful tour of New York City.

The curtain rises on the famous Radio City Rockettes on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. The famous women's precision dance troupe appeared on Friday in front of a large audience, spreading Christmas cheer in performances including Santa Claus, toy dancers performing dances from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" and a fanciful tour of New York City.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

The Radio City Rockettes perform a ballet number on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, in front of a large crowd including a large number of youngsters. The performance included Santa Claus as the host of the evening, with the Rockettes and other performers spreading holiday cheer.

The Radio City Rockettes perform a ballet number on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, in front of a large crowd including a large number of youngsters. The performance included Santa Claus as the host of the evening, with the Rockettes and other performers spreading holiday cheer.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

A headlining feature of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour, the Radio City Rockettes perform their trademark high kick-line on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center to a rock-and-roll version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The Christmas Spectacular's tour performance in University Park included the Rockettes and other performers including Santa Claus, the host of the evening.

A headlining feature of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour, the Radio City Rockettes perform their trademark high kick-line on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center to a rock-and-roll version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The Christmas Spectacular's tour performance in University Park included the Rockettes and other performers including Santa Claus, the host of the evening.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Performers of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" dance on stage during the Radio City Christmas Spectacular performance in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. Several of the Christmas-themed ballet numbers were performed, depicting a young girl, Clara, and her dreams of the toys of her youth coming to life. The performance was one of a number during the 90-minute show, which also headlined the Radio City Rockettes.

Performers of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" dance on stage during the Radio City Christmas Spectacular performance in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. Several of the Christmas-themed ballet numbers were performed, depicting a young girl, Clara, and her dreams of the toys of her youth coming to life. The performance was one of a number during the 90-minute show, which also headlined the Radio City Rockettes.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Dancing stuffed toy figures perform on stage during "The Nutcracker" portion of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. The dance was just one of the ballet numbers featured during the 90-minute long event, which also prominently featured the Radio City Rockettes dance troupe.

Dancing stuffed toy figures perform on stage during "The Nutcracker" portion of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19. The dance was just one of the ballet numbers featured during the 90-minute long event, which also prominently featured the Radio City Rockettes dance troupe.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Dancers perform on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, during one of the ballet numbers derived from "The Nutcracker," and performed along with the headlining Radio City Rockettes. The show included Santa Claus as the host of the evening, with the Rockettes and other performers spreading holiday cheer.

Dancers perform on stage in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, during one of the ballet numbers derived from "The Nutcracker," and performed along with the headlining Radio City Rockettes. The show included Santa Claus as the host of the evening, with the Rockettes and other performers spreading holiday cheer.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Taking the stage in one of their many costumes, the Radio City Rockettes perform a complicated marching routine, "The Parade of the Wooden Soliders." The famous women's precision dance troupe appeared for a large audience in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, spreading Christmas cheer with performances alongside and including Santa Claus, toy dancers performing dances from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" and a fanciful tour of New York City.

Taking the stage in one of their many costumes, the Radio City Rockettes perform a complicated marching routine, "The Parade of the Wooden Soliders." The famous women's precision dance troupe appeared for a large audience in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, spreading Christmas cheer with performances alongside and including Santa Claus, toy dancers performing dances from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" and a fanciful tour of New York City.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

Near the end of their famous choreography of "The March of the Wooden Soldiers," the Radio City Rockettes slowly topple over onto each other across the stage of Bryce Jordan Center during their performance on Friday, Nov. 19. In addition to the famous women's precision dance troupe, Santa Claus and groups of other performers helped spread Christmas cheer to those in the audience.

Near the end of their famous choreography of "The March of the Wooden Soldiers," the Radio City Rockettes slowly topple over onto each other across the stage of Bryce Jordan Center during their performance on Friday, Nov. 19. In addition to the famous women's precision dance troupe, Santa Claus and groups of other performers helped spread Christmas cheer to those in the audience.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular spread its holiday cheer at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, in front of a large audience. The performance included the headlining Radio City Rockettes, Santa Claus as host, and a number of different costumed, festive groups such as these singers, who performed "New York at Christmas" and other tunes on stage throughout the 90-minute show.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular spread its holiday cheer at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, in front of a large audience. The performance included the headlining Radio City Rockettes, Santa Claus as host, and a number of different costumed, festive groups such as these singers, who performed "New York at Christmas" and other tunes on stage throughout the 90-minute show.

Credit: Andy Colwell November 20, 2009