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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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Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

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Joe Paterno's funeral procession

Joe Paterno's funeral processional passed Paterno Library on Jan. 25. The route was lined by crowds assembled to pay their last respects to the coach, who died Sunday, Jan. 22.

Joe Paterno's funeral processional passed Paterno Library on Jan. 25. The route was lined by crowds assembled to pay their last respects to the coach, who died Sunday, Jan. 22.

Credit: Ann Marie Taylor-Schmidt January 25, 2012

Joe Paterno's funeral procession made its way past the Palmer Museum of Art on Jan. 25. Crowds lined the procession route in a final tribute to Joe Paterno.

Joe Paterno's funeral procession made its way past the Palmer Museum of Art on Jan. 25. Crowds lined the procession route in a final tribute to Joe Paterno.

Credit: Ann Marie Taylor-Schmidt January 25, 2012

Members of Penn State's women's golf team waited on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium on Jan.25 to pay their respects to Joe Paterno. Following a private funeral service, Paterno's motorcade made its way from the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center to Beaver Stadium and then through downtown State College.

Members of Penn State's women's golf team waited on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium on Jan.25 to pay their respects to Joe Paterno. Following a private funeral service, Paterno's motorcade made its way from the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center to Beaver Stadium and then through downtown State College.

Credit: Patrick Mansell January 25, 2012

A solitary tent stood at Paternoville outside Gate A at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 25 in honor of Joe Paterno. Paterno's funeral, held earlier in the day, was followed by a procession that moved through the University Park campus, passing Beaver Stadium before traveling through downtown State College.

A solitary tent stood at Paternoville outside Gate A at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 25 in honor of Joe Paterno. Paterno's funeral, held earlier in the day, was followed by a procession that moved through the University Park campus, passing Beaver Stadium before traveling through downtown State College.

Credit: Patrick Mansell January 25, 2012

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.

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.

Credit: Patrick Mansell January 25, 2012

Thousands lined the streets of Penn State's University Park campus and downtown State College on Jan. 25 for Joe Paterno's funeral procession. Many carried signs while others applauded and chanted 'We are Penn State' as the entourage passed Beaver Stadium.

Thousands lined the streets of Penn State's University Park campus and downtown State College on Jan. 25 for Joe Paterno's funeral procession. Many carried signs while others applauded and chanted 'We are Penn State' as the entourage passed Beaver Stadium.

Credit: Patrick Mansell January 25, 2012

Joe Paterno's funeral procession traveled down College Avenue in downtown State College Jan. 25. Thousands turned out to bid Paterno a final farewell.

Joe Paterno's funeral procession traveled down College Avenue in downtown State College Jan. 25. Thousands turned out to bid Paterno a final farewell.

Credit: Chris Koleno January 25, 2012

Thousands of people turned out for Joe Paterno's funeral procession, which passed through downtown State College shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Thousands of people turned out for Joe Paterno's funeral procession, which passed through downtown State College shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Credit: Reidar Jensen January 25, 2012