Between stories and updates, our reporters blogged about their experiences covering the 46-hour dance marathon.

Over a hundred moments captured by the Collegian photo staff.

Capes were flying and fanny packs were bobbing as some of most daring dancers took a leap of faith -- down the giant slide of strength.

Superheroes, Nickelodeon games and pirates showed up to Thon this weekend -- all part of several theme hours to keep dancers' spirits high.

For 46 hours, 708 dancers stood, feeding off the energy of others and trying to find ways to pass the time -- except most never knew exactly what time it was.

Thousands of people come to Thon every year, but some choose to sacrifice sleep to attend in the wee hours of the morning.

Brightly colored pig hats, massive neon beach balls and tons of Mardi Gras beads all collided to create a lavishly bedecked crowd that pulsated to the music on the floors of the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend.

Dancing for 46 straight hours is a challenge in itself -- but for dancer Jay Thomas, it was practically a miracle.

Before her is a tangle of polychromatic humanity: weary dancers clinging onto each other, rowdy moralers bouncing around with toys and treats and Thon children inspiring all the way.

Sweet memories were formed at the Kids Mail Call Saturday night at Thon.

Mike "The Mailman" Herr danced around the Thon stage as members of the crowd cheered him on, creating a buzz that flooded through the Bryce Jordan Center early Saturday morning.

While dancers passed Thon's 15-hour mark on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center Saturday morning, Four Diamonds' families spent the time getting to know each other over breakfast.

"It smells," Robby Schweitzer said.

Athlete hour -- where else can kids meet the Geico Gecko, Miss Pennsylvania and members of almost every Penn State sports team?

With less than 12 hours to go, dancers received some welcomed visits from their parents during Thon Dancer Parent Hour.

Thon children "worked it" Saturday morning as they strutted, tossed their hair and were treated like celebrities during the kids' fashion show.

A new home, a new length of non-stop standing and now, an unprecedented record-breaking philanthropic total of money raised -- $5,240,385.17, which obliterated last year's record by $1,025,635.99.

There was a hush over the Bryce Jordan Center.

Throughout the Bryce Jordan Center, dancers began to slink around, holding imaginary guns to the air, eyeing the crowd suspiciously.

Donning bright colors, crazy accessories and a great attitude, moralers have one job -- to keep their dancers positive.

Located at Portal 1 of the Bryce Jordan Center, Stephanie Newcomer protects and watches all happenings outside the main arena. Identified by her bright red shirt, she is a member of the Rules and Regulations Committee.

A small blue-and-gray backpack equipped with a flashing red reflector united a group of Thon 2007 runners.

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The 2007 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (Thon) raised a total of $5,240,385.17, breaking last year's record breaking total of $4,214,748.18 by $1,025,636.99. Updated Sunday 4:17 p.m.

There was a hush over the Bryce Jordan Center. In hour 43 of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, after nearly two days of noise, Family Hour brought silence. Updated Sunday 2:43 p.m.

Although the faces of dancers may show signs of exhaustion, their spirits seem to be remaining optimistic - and there are only four hours left in the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (Thon). Updated Sunday 12:00 p.m.

After 40 hours, the dancers are preparing to enter the final stretch of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (Thon). The dance floor is once again full of kids running around, playing catch and soaking everyone they meet with water from their tiny squirt guns. Updated Sunday 10:03 a.m.

With less than 12 hours to go, dancers received additional support from their parents during Dancer Parent Hour at the Interfratenity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. Updated Sunday 6:41 a.m.

Mike "The Mailman" Herr danced around the Thon stage as members of the crowd cheered him on, creating an excited buzz that flooded through the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) early Saturday morning. Updated Sunday 6:41 a.m.

Four Diamonds children filed through a Candy Land set to receive their Thon mail from Thon Family Relations Overall Mary Rowe, dressed as King Kandy. Updated Saturday 10:57 p.m.

About two hours past the halfway point, many dancers are saying their spirits are high and their feet are hurting. Updated Saturday 8:43 p.m.

Dressed in bright colors, crazy accessories and a great attitude, moralers have one job -- to keep their dancers positive. Updated Saturday 6:24 p.m.

Athlete hour "kicked off" to a great start this afternoon, letting kids mix, mingle and put their game face on with members of Penn State's many sport teams. Updated Saturday 3:08 p.m.

Homecoming committee members has revealed the theme for Homecoming 2007: Reflecting the Spirit. Updated Saturday 2:52 p.m.

Strutting down the runway, Thon children tossed their hair and put some attitude into this year's kids' fashion show at the Bryce Jordan Center this morning. Updated Saturday 1:14 p.m.

Thon families and children enjoyed a Family Breakfast this morning in the Bryce Jordan Center, compliments of Sheetz. Updated Saturday 9:48 a.m.

As the first night of The Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (Thon) ends, dancers are finding motivation in every aspect of the event. Updated Saturday 7:25 a.m.

Bright-eyed and smiling dancers showed no signs of exhaustion as the early hours of Saturday ticked by. Updated Saturday 1:53 a.m.

The floor of the Bryce Jordan Center is a sea of yellow, green, red, orange and blue waves as 702 dancers and 702 moralers jump, twist and stretch learning the line dance. Updated Friday 7:51 p.m.

Thon has officially begun. After a 10-second countdown by overall chairman Mike Funk, about 700 dancers stood up in the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) to start the 46-hour no sleeping, no sitting dance marathon.

They were lifting, dragging, stacking, anchoring and climbing -- all before for the crack of dawn. Updated Friday 8:43 a.m.