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Lady Lions Alex Bentley, left, and Zhaque Gray celebrate their Big Ten championship after beating Ohio State 84-66 on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's University Park campus. The Lady Lions clinched their first conference regular season title since 2004.

Lady Lions win Big Ten championship

THON 2012 shattered last year's total, raising $10,686,924.83 for the Four Diamonds Fund.

THON 2012 breaks $10 million

THON 2012 under way

Mike Rybar made final adjustments to the Penn State Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering teams Goldberg machine prior to the 2012 Rube Goldberg competition held on Feb. 11 at Penn State's Nittany Lion Inn. Rybar and his team created a musically themed machine that needed to complete a simple task (inflate a balloon) in twenty or more elaborate steps. The annual competition is named for cartoonist Rube Goldberg who created famous artwork depicting overly complicated machines doing everyday tasks.

Rube Goldberg Competition: Feb. 11, 2012

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We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

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Joe Paterno through the years

Joe Paterno as a Penn State assistant coach in 1960.

Joe Paterno as a Penn State assistant coach in 1960.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

Joe Paterno on the sidelines in 1968. In his 59th year as a member of the Penn State coaching staff, Paterno received the Gold Medal, the National Football Foundation's highest honor, along with Florida State's Bobby Bowden, in a video presentation at the 2006 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.

Joe Paterno on the sidelines in 1968. In his 59th year as a member of the Penn State coaching staff, Paterno received the Gold Medal, the National Football Foundation's highest honor, along with Florida State's Bobby Bowden, in a video presentation at the 2006 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

Head Coach Joe Paterno offers encouragement to one of his players in this photo from 1968.

Head Coach Joe Paterno offers encouragement to one of his players in this photo from 1968.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

Joe Paterno in 1969. Paterno was selected to join the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006, but his induction was delayed for one year after he was injured in a sideline collision during a November 2006 game at Wisconsin.

Joe Paterno in 1969. Paterno was selected to join the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006, but his induction was delayed for one year after he was injured in a sideline collision during a November 2006 game at Wisconsin.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

Joe Paterno accepts the 1972 Cotton Bowl trophy, as the Nittany Lions defeated the University of Texas 30-6.

Joe Paterno accepts the 1972 Cotton Bowl trophy, as the Nittany Lions defeated the University of Texas 30-6.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

The Penn State Nittany Lions carry Joe Paterno off the field at the Jan. 1, 1983, Sugar Bowl, where the team had just defeated Georgia 27-23 to earn its first National Championship.

The Penn State Nittany Lions carry Joe Paterno off the field at the Jan. 1, 1983, Sugar Bowl, where the team had just defeated Georgia 27-23 to earn its first National Championship.

Credit: Penn State Department of Public Information December 19, 2011

Joe Paterno raises his fist in triumph as his players carry him off the field after defeating Miami 14-10 in the Jan. 2, 1987, Fiesta Bowl to capture Penn State's second National Championship.

Joe Paterno raises his fist in triumph as his players carry him off the field after defeating Miami 14-10 in the Jan. 2, 1987, Fiesta Bowl to capture Penn State's second National Championship.

Credit: Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 19, 2011

Joe Paterno is more than just a coach. He also is a philanthropist. Here, Joe and Sue Paterno talk during a 1998 press conference as their $3.5 million gift to Penn State is announced. In total, the Paternos have given more than $4 million to the University for causes such as the library, scholarships and the spiritual center.

Joe Paterno is more than just a coach. He also is a philanthropist. Here, Joe and Sue Paterno talk during a 1998 press conference as their $3.5 million gift to Penn State is announced. In total, the Paternos have given more than $4 million to the University for causes such as the library, scholarships and the spiritual center.

Credit: Greg Grieco December 19, 2011

Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno makes his way through the team as they warm up before the Minnesota game at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005.

Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno makes his way through the team as they warm up before the Minnesota game at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz October 1, 2005

Penn State head football Coach Joe Paterno continues to express his displeasure at an official's call during this 2005 contest vs. Purdue at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won that Homecoming game, 33-15.

Penn State head football Coach Joe Paterno continues to express his displeasure at an official's call during this 2005 contest vs. Purdue at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won that Homecoming game, 33-15.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz October 29, 2005

Penn State head football Coach Joe Paterno thanked the crowd for coming out to welcome the team back home after they won the Big Ten championship in 2005.

Penn State head football Coach Joe Paterno thanked the crowd for coming out to welcome the team back home after they won the Big Ten championship in 2005.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz November 19, 2005

A happy Joe Paterno was interviewed by ESPN moments after the Nittany Lions defeated Texas A&M 24-17 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, 2007. Paterno was the third active coach to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame.

A happy Joe Paterno was interviewed by ESPN moments after the Nittany Lions defeated Texas A&M 24-17 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, 2007. Paterno was the third active coach to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz December 29, 2007

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno addressed the audience after the official For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students fundraising goal of $2 billion was announced on Friday, April 23, 2010. Paterno told the crowd that the University has raised $1 billion already, and he was confident it could raise the second $1 billion. "The good news is we've got the money," Paterno said. "The bad news is that it's in YOUR pockets!"

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno addressed the audience after the official For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students fundraising goal of $2 billion was announced on Friday, April 23, 2010. Paterno told the crowd that the University has raised $1 billion already, and he was confident it could raise the second $1 billion. "The good news is we've got the money," Paterno said. "The bad news is that it's in YOUR pockets!"

Credit: Annemarie Mountz April 23, 2010

Joe Paterno addressed the crowd at Football Eve 2010, telling fans, "When things don't go quite right, right here on this grass, you don't quit on us. You stay with us! Encourage us! Make us better!"

Joe Paterno addressed the crowd at Football Eve 2010, telling fans, "When things don't go quite right, right here on this grass, you don't quit on us. You stay with us! Encourage us! Make us better!"

Credit: Annemarie Mountz September 3, 2010

With the Penn State football team seated behind him, head Coach Joe Paterno addressed the crowd at the 2008 Rally in the Valley, telling them he didn't want to be introduced as the "greatest coach in college football," but rather as "the coach of the greatest team in college football."

With the Penn State football team seated behind him, head Coach Joe Paterno addressed the crowd at the 2008 Rally in the Valley, telling them he didn't want to be introduced as the "greatest coach in college football," but rather as "the coach of the greatest team in college football."

Credit: Annemarie Mountz September 26, 2008

As he has done for so many years, Joe Paterno leads his Nittany Lion football team out onto the field before the start of the team's opening game vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.

As he has done for so many years, Joe Paterno leads his Nittany Lion football team out onto the field before the start of the team's opening game vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz September 4, 2010

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno shields his eyes from the glare of the sun as he watches the action on the field during Penn State's game vs. Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Nittany Lions won the game 35-21, giving Paterno his 400th career victory.

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno shields his eyes from the glare of the sun as he watches the action on the field during Penn State's game vs. Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Nittany Lions won the game 35-21, giving Paterno his 400th career victory.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz November 6, 2010

Joe Paterno became the first major college coach with 400 victories when Penn State rallied from a three-touchdown deficit Saturday night, Nov. 6, 2010, to defeat Northwestern 35-21.

Joe Paterno became the first major college coach with 400 victories when Penn State rallied from a three-touchdown deficit Saturday night, Nov. 6, 2010, to defeat Northwestern 35-21.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz November 6, 2010

With members of his family looking on, Joe Paterno addressed the crowd during the post-game ceremony honoring him for his 400th career victory Nov. 6, 2010. As is typical of the coach, he gave credit for the victories to all the players he's coached over the past 45 years.

With members of his family looking on, Joe Paterno addressed the crowd during the post-game ceremony honoring him for his 400th career victory Nov. 6, 2010. As is typical of the coach, he gave credit for the victories to all the players he's coached over the past 45 years.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz November 6, 2010

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno, center, and Duke basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, discussed teaching leadership and teamwork, among other subjects, during the taping of "Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno and Krzyzewski" for ESPN. The event was held Monday, June 20, 2011, at Eisenhower Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus.

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno, center, and Duke basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, discussed teaching leadership and teamwork, among other subjects, during the taping of "Difference Makers: Life Lessons with Paterno and Krzyzewski" for ESPN. The event was held Monday, June 20, 2011, at Eisenhower Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus.

Credit: Mark Selders/Penn State Athletic Communications June 19, 2011

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno fired up the crowd at Football Eve, held Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Beaver Stadium on Penn State's University Park campus.

Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno fired up the crowd at Football Eve, held Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Beaver Stadium on Penn State's University Park campus.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz September 2, 2011

At Rally in the Valley on Friday night, Sept. 9, 2011, Joe Paterno inspired the fans in advance of the game vs. Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 10. He told fans, "Tomorrow, be loud. Be enthusiastic. Help (the team) in every way you can, but be good sports."

At Rally in the Valley on Friday night, Sept. 9, 2011, Joe Paterno inspired the fans in advance of the game vs. Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 10. He told fans, "Tomorrow, be loud. Be enthusiastic. Help (the team) in every way you can, but be good sports."

Credit: Annemarie Mountz September 9, 2011

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.

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.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz October 8, 2011

Joe Paterno addresses the media after recording his 409th career victory, a 10-7 win over Illinois Oct. 29, 2011. It was the last game Paterno coached for Penn State.

Joe Paterno addresses the media after recording his 409th career victory, a 10-7 win over Illinois Oct. 29, 2011. It was the last game Paterno coached for Penn State.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz October 29, 2011