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Penn State THON announces 2023 "Ignite the Fight" campaign to start July 1

Penn State THON announces 2023 "Ignite the Fight" campaign to start July 1

Penn State THON announces 2023 "Ignite the Fight" campaign to start July 1
Penn State THON announces 2023 dates, in-person Bryce Jordan Center event

Penn State THON announces 2023 dates, in-person Bryce Jordan Center event

Penn State THON announces 2023 dates, in-person Bryce Jordan Center event
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Bryce Jordan Center time capsule to ‘encapsulate’ 50-year history of THON

Bryce Jordan Center time capsule to ‘encapsulate’ 50-year history of THON

Bryce Jordan Center time capsule to ‘encapsulate’ 50-year history of THON
Penn State THON announces 2023 "Ignite the Fight" campaign to start July 1

Penn State THON announces 2023 "Ignite the Fight" campaign to start July 1

  • Jun 29, 2022

Penn State THON will begin fundraising for THON 2023 with the second annual "Ignite the Fight" campaign, according to a release.

Penn State THON announces 2023 dates, in-person Bryce Jordan Center event

Penn State THON announces 2023 dates, in-person Bryce Jordan Center event

  • May 18, 2022

Penn State THON's Executive Committee announced Wednesday that THON Weekend 2023 will be held Feb. 17-19 in the Bryce Jordan Center.

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Bryce Jordan Center time capsule to ‘encapsulate’ 50-year history of THON

Bryce Jordan Center time capsule to ‘encapsulate’ 50-year history of THON

  • Mar 2, 2022

Penn State THON has come a long way since it began in 1973, and this year’s THON Executive Committee wanted to honor the 50th THON with something special: a time capsule in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State students ‘blown away’ by THON 2022 fundraising total

Penn State students ‘blown away’ by THON 2022 fundraising total

  • Feb 23, 2022

When student Jess Shade saw Penn State THON’s 2022 fundraising total displayed on the main stage of the Bryce Jordan Center, she said she was so excited that she couldn’t stop “jumping up and down.”

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Missing something? Students leave interesting items behind at the BJC after THON

Missing something? Students leave interesting items behind at the BJC after THON

  • Feb 22, 2022

Penn State students had a large impact by raising over $13.7 million at the 50th THON this weekend. In a frenzied excitement, many were eager to get to bed, leaving their belongings behind.

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Penn State students tried to be ‘proactive’ in finishing homework before THON

Penn State students tried to be ‘proactive’ in finishing homework before THON

  • Feb 21, 2022

If you see zombie-like people walking around Penn State, don’t panic — it’s just the Monday after THON Weekend.

Dancer Relations committee members are there for THON dancers to ‘lean back on’ throughout weekend

Dancer Relations committee members are there for THON dancers to ‘lean back on’ throughout weekend

  • Feb 21, 2022

One of the main intentions of THON Weekend at Penn State is for dancers to remain standing for the entire 46-hour event. But dancers are not alone on the floor — Dancer Relations committee members are there to offer support.

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Opinion | Go Go Retro band wowed Penn State THON with more-than-perfect renditions of favorite classics

Opinion | Go Go Retro band wowed Penn State THON with more-than-perfect renditions of favorite classics

  • Feb 21, 2022

When Penn State THON staple band Go Go Gadjet announced it wouldn’t be performing at THON 2022, the question immediately arose — who would take the iconic performing group’s place?

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Students who attended Penn State THON Weekend 2022 reflect on their favorite moments

Students who attended Penn State THON Weekend 2022 reflect on their favorite moments

  • Feb 21, 2022

The 50th THON has reached its conclusion, and students enjoyed this year's 46-hour dance marathon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

THON, Four Diamonds executives ‘proud’ of community for 'exhilarating’ in-person weekend

THON, Four Diamonds executives ‘proud’ of community for 'exhilarating’ in-person weekend

  • Feb 21, 2022

2021, according to Time Magazine writer Karl Vick, was “a lurching, stammering year that began in hope, flirted with whiplash and shuddered to a halt.”

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Penn State organizations sport various themed outfits for their families during THON 2022

Penn State organizations sport various themed outfits for their families during THON 2022

  • Feb 20, 2022

Different Penn State organizations took the stands and the floor for THON 2022 with different kinds of T-shirts and fun outfits.

THON 2022 total revealed during return to the Bryce Jordan Center

THON 2022 total revealed during return to the Bryce Jordan Center

  • Feb 20, 2022

Following a year of virtual fundraising and celebration, THON 2022 came back together in the Bryce Jordan Center for the first time since 2020.

Penn State THON announces 2022 top fundraising totals

Penn State THON announces 2022 top fundraising totals

  • Feb 20, 2022

At the end of THON Weekend 2022, Penn State THON’s Executive Committee announced the top fundraising totals.

SEE IT: THON 2022 total revealed

SEE IT: THON 2022 total revealed

  • Feb 20, 2022

THON 2022 revealed the total amount raised for its 50th edition. This year, the amount raised was $13,756,374.50.

Family Hour at THON 2022 honors and celebrates Four Diamonds families

Family Hour at THON 2022 honors and celebrates Four Diamonds families

  • Feb 20, 2022

The first half of THON 2022’s Final Four featured Family Hour.

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Penn State THON holds Family Hour to honor Four Diamonds children, families

Penn State THON holds Family Hour to honor Four Diamonds children, families

  • Feb 20, 2022

The annual Family Hour during THON’s Final Four was held Sunday afternoon in the Bryce Jordan Center, and during the event, families shared their personal experiences with pediatric cancer.

Penn State Behrend student talks about his experience dancing at THON 2022

Penn State Behrend student talks about his experience dancing at THON 2022

  • Feb 20, 2022

Tyler Reilly (senior-accounting, project and supply chain management) is a student at Penn State Behrend, one of Penn State’s 19 commonwealth campuses.

Emily Bushman shares her personal story with THON, Four Diamonds

Emily Bushman shares her personal story with THON, Four Diamonds

  • Feb 20, 2022

Emily Bushman took to the stage to share her story with THON, Four Diamonds and her battle with cancer.

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Penn State THON Kid’s Fashion Show brings Wild West to BJC

Penn State THON Kid’s Fashion Show brings Wild West to BJC

  • Feb 20, 2022

Penn State THON kicked off its annual Kid’s Fashion Show Sunday morning, which featured family fashionistas from the farmyard and beyond.

What's it like watching THON from above? Penn State students share their experiences in the upper level

What's it like watching THON from above? Penn State students share their experiences in the upper level

  • Feb 20, 2022

With all of the excitement taking place on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center, it’s easy to understand why most organizations settle as close to the stage and dancers as possible, leaving sparse sections in the upper levels.

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  • Jul 1, 2022

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