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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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The HUB was bustling more than usual between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as it was opening day for student ticket purchases for the upcoming mens and womens basketball seasons. The student group Nittany Nation worked with Intercollegiate Athletics to promote and run the bonanza, which included giveaways, photo ops with players, tattoo painting, and a wealth of other Blue and White-spirited activities.

The HUB was bustling more than usual between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as it was opening day for student ticket purchases for the upcoming mens and womens basketball seasons. The student group Nittany Nation worked with Intercollegiate Athletics to promote and run the bonanza, which included giveaways, photo ops with players, tattoo painting, and a wealth of other Blue and White-spirited activities.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Josh Windt, right, shows fellow freshman Michael Thein, left, where to sign up for this year's "Dorm Wars/Greek Challenge" in which Greek organizations and East Halls buildings will compete for highest attendance at Penn State basketball games at the Bryce Jordan Center. This is one of several such activities aimed at increasing student turnout at athletic events other than football.

Josh Windt, right, shows fellow freshman Michael Thein, left, where to sign up for this year's "Dorm Wars/Greek Challenge" in which Greek organizations and East Halls buildings will compete for highest attendance at Penn State basketball games at the Bryce Jordan Center. This is one of several such activities aimed at increasing student turnout at athletic events other than football.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Freshman Emily Larson, right, gets a Nittany Lion emblem tattoo painted on her hand. Larson, one of the many attendees at the Student Season Ticket Sales Event, which took place in the HUB between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event, planned by Inercollegiate Athletics and sponsored by student group Nittany Nation, aimed to boost student attendence at Penn State basketball games. Season tickets were available for one or both men's and women's teams, and games, giveaways and free food were also available for students to enjoy.

Freshman Emily Larson, right, gets a Nittany Lion emblem tattoo painted on her hand. Larson, one of the many attendees at the Student Season Ticket Sales Event, which took place in the HUB between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event, planned by Inercollegiate Athletics and sponsored by student group Nittany Nation, aimed to boost student attendence at Penn State basketball games. Season tickets were available for one or both men's and women's teams, and games, giveaways and free food were also available for students to enjoy.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Sophomore Ashley Wright, center, sits for a caricature by artist Chip Mock, left, during the Student Season Ticket Sales Event in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event was held to promote student attendence at Penn State basketball games, and included the ticket sale in addition to free food and chances to meet and talk with basketball players.

Sophomore Ashley Wright, center, sits for a caricature by artist Chip Mock, left, during the Student Season Ticket Sales Event in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event was held to promote student attendence at Penn State basketball games, and included the ticket sale in addition to free food and chances to meet and talk with basketball players.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

During the Student Season Ticket Sales Event, held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the HUB, Penn State students were encouraged to purchase season tickets for Penn State basketball games. Throughout the day there were many actractions for students including basketball players posing for photos, free food, giveaways and caricatures.

During the Student Season Ticket Sales Event, held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the HUB, Penn State students were encouraged to purchase season tickets for Penn State basketball games. Throughout the day there were many actractions for students including basketball players posing for photos, free food, giveaways and caricatures.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Senior Danny Morrissey, left, a shooting guard on the men's basketball team, and Mashea Williams, also a senior and a guard on the Lady Lions basketball squad, handed out free popcorn in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. At center is sophomore Taylor Stetson, who stopped to talk to Williams as she was given popcorn.

Senior Danny Morrissey, left, a shooting guard on the men's basketball team, and Mashea Williams, also a senior and a guard on the Lady Lions basketball squad, handed out free popcorn in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. At center is sophomore Taylor Stetson, who stopped to talk to Williams as she was given popcorn.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Freshman Adam Boyer purchases his basketball season tickets on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the HUB during this year's Student Season Ticket Sales Event, organized by Intercollegiate Athletics and put on with the help of student spirit organization Nittany Nation. Students purchasing tickets to one or both the men's or women's basketball seasons were given a free shirt and other free Penn State gear.

Freshman Adam Boyer purchases his basketball season tickets on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the HUB during this year's Student Season Ticket Sales Event, organized by Intercollegiate Athletics and put on with the help of student spirit organization Nittany Nation. Students purchasing tickets to one or both the men's or women's basketball seasons were given a free shirt and other free Penn State gear.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Carl McAloose, a junior, fills out information after spinning the prize wheel, by which he won a chance to have dinner with the men's basketball team. This table was one of many inside the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Intercollegiate Athletics and the student group Nittany Nation put on the Student Season Ticket Sales Event.

Carl McAloose, a junior, fills out information after spinning the prize wheel, by which he won a chance to have dinner with the men's basketball team. This table was one of many inside the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Intercollegiate Athletics and the student group Nittany Nation put on the Student Season Ticket Sales Event.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Penn State students check out a plasma TV on display on the table where students could sign up to win such a display. The attraction was part of the Student Season Ticket Sales Event which took place in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event, put on by Intercollegiate Atheltics and the student pride organization Nittany Nation, sought to promote basketball attendance among the Penn State student body.

Penn State students check out a plasma TV on display on the table where students could sign up to win such a display. The attraction was part of the Student Season Ticket Sales Event which took place in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event, put on by Intercollegiate Atheltics and the student pride organization Nittany Nation, sought to promote basketball attendance among the Penn State student body.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008

Junior Brandon Mayo, left, is handed his Nittany Nation t-shirt by Melissa Sette, also a junior, after purchasing season tickets for Penn State basketball games during the Student Season Ticket Sales Event held in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Any student who purchased season tickets was given a free shirt.

Junior Brandon Mayo, left, is handed his Nittany Nation t-shirt by Melissa Sette, also a junior, after purchasing season tickets for Penn State basketball games during the Student Season Ticket Sales Event held in the HUB on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Any student who purchased season tickets was given a free shirt.

Credit: Andy Colwell October 1, 2008