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.

Thousands mourn Paterno's passing

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14th Annual Festival of Trees under way

The 14th Annual Festival of Trees is being held at the Snyder Ag Arena on Penn State's University Park campus. This festive display will run from Thursday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 7.

The 14th Annual Festival of Trees is being held at the Snyder Ag Arena on Penn State's University Park campus. This festive display will run from Thursday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 7.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

Students from Daybridge daycare center take in the wonders of the season.

Students from Daybridge daycare center take in the wonders of the season.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The SPF Federal Credit tree is a reminder of weather to come.

The SPF Federal Credit tree is a reminder of weather to come.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The State College Community Land Trust tree has a nice homey feel to it.

The State College Community Land Trust tree has a nice homey feel to it.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

Bob Timney was at the Tree Festival to sing Christmas carols.

Bob Timney was at the Tree Festival to sing Christmas carols.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

Team Bank of America had a patriotic theme this year.

Team Bank of America had a patriotic theme this year.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

The Santa tree from Kids to Kids, has a twinkle in his eye.

The Santa tree from Kids to Kids, has a twinkle in his eye.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980

From First Night State College, a warm wish of a happy new year.

From First Night State College, a warm wish of a happy new year.

Credit: Greg Grieco January 1, 1980