Archive for Penn State

Penn State sorority photo sparks racism accusations

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Members of the Chi Omega sorority at Penn State came under fire on Wednesday as a photo of the members dressed up like stereotyped, traditional Mexican ranchers, holding offensive signs, circulated over the Internet. The photo was likely taken around Halloween for a Mexican themed party. The female college students are wearing sombreros and ponchos and ... read more »

Sandusky’s victims may not remain anonymous, judge rules

Monday, June 4th, 2012

The identities of all eight victims of Jerry Sandusky, the 68-year-old former Penn state football coach accused of 52 counts of child abuse, will be made public once the trial starts this month. Four of the victims, all now adult men, petitioned the court to be allowed to use pseudonyms during the trial due to ... read more »

Joe Paterno’s grand jury testimony

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

On Friday, the testimony of Penn State’s iconic former football coach, Joe Paterno, was read in open court. This testimony was in regard to the charges against his former assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of more than 35 felony counts of deviate sexual intercourse, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated indecent assault, unlawful ... read more »

Joe Paterno may leave Penn state after assistant coach is charged with sexual abuse of children

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

According to the New York Times, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will not return next season as questions continue to pile up about how the 84-year-old coach handled the allegations of sexual abuse made against Jerry Sandusky,  the former defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions. Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was ... read more »