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Penn State University was rocked to its core this year with the sex abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky.
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This song was written and recorded by a group of Penn State students and alumni in the wake of Penn State's sexual abuse case. It is dedicated to the victims in hopes that it may bring healing and comfort to them, and to our broken community.

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On the moralizing regarding Penn State: Stop it

On the moralizing regarding Penn State: Stop it | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Everybody from Bowden to radio voice Mike Golic has let the world know what they would have done. Great. In this gotta-shout-my-opinion-out-there-pronto world, it's more important to be heard than to offer a calm, reasoned take, one that reflects this reality:

How does anybody know what the hell they would have done?

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New downtown mural intended to help heal the State College area

New downtown mural intended to help heal the State College area | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

The new mural by Michael Pilato; painted in dedication to survivors of sexual abuse; is near the corner of Heister Street and Calder Way. It is part of a public "Art for Healing" event sponsored by the Centre County Women's Resource Center.

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Focus of Tim Curley, Gary Schultz hearing will shift to grand jury testimonies of Curley, Schultz and Joe Paterno

Focus of Tim Curley, Gary Schultz hearing will shift to grand jury testimonies of Curley, Schultz and Joe Paterno | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it
After a break, court reporter Shannon Manderbach, who transcribed the testimonies of all three individuals, will be on the stand reading from about 90 pages of grand jury testimony.
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Key witness in Penn State abuse scandal may testify Friday

Key witness in Penn State abuse scandal may testify Friday | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Mike McQueary may testify tomorrow at the preliminary hearing for Schultz and Curley. This could be very important.

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State College, PA - Dottie Sandusky Issues Statement, Expresses Anger over 'False Accusations'

State College, PA - Dottie Sandusky Issues Statement, Expresses Anger over 'False Accusations' | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Dottie Sandusky, Jerry Sandusky's wife, released a public statement Thursday afternoon.

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Exclusive: Jerry Sandusky case sees two new child abuse investigations where alleged victims are under 18

Exclusive: Jerry Sandusky case sees two new child abuse investigations where alleged victims are under 18 | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

If found to be credible, these would be the first known cases to be reported since Sandusky's arrest that involve current children. All of the other publicly known cases of alleged victims coming forward have been adults,

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Penn State Special Committee to Hold Press Conference Monday

Penn State Special Committee to Hold Press Conference Monday | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

The press conference will focus on the investigation of the university actions regarding recent reports of abuse.

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WeSTILLare

WeSTILLare Campaign organized by the University Park Undergraduate Association.

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Once More, With Feeling

Once More, With Feeling | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Fans, students or otherwise, I urge you, support the student-athletes who will run out of the south end zone tunnel tomorrow wearing the same blue and white they did two weeks ago, when our only worry fell from the sky in the form of snowflakes.

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Why Penn State Officials Didn't Call the Police | Yahoo!

Why Penn State Officials Didn't Call the Police | Yahoo! | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Bill Phillips of Men's Health looks at the science and psychology behind the PSU football scandal.

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Penn State shaken after firing of Paterno

Penn State shaken after firing of Paterno | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

After nearly a half-century on the job, Joe Paterno says he is still getting used to the idea of not being Penn State's football coach.

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The Daily Collegian

The Daily Collegian | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Special Commemorative Edition of @thedailycollegian. Sad day at PSU.

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Did We Get It Wrong On Joe Paterno?

Did We Get It Wrong On Joe Paterno? | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

"...accountability does not equal responsibility. Paterno is in no way responsible any of the assaults alleged to have been perpetrated by Sandusky."

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2011 Top 10 News Stories

2011 Top 10 News Stories | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

The Penn State Scandal is number 6 on AP's top stories of 2011, and is the only sports-related story on the list.

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Paterno, Curley, Schultz Have Written Testimony Read At Hearing, Will Proceed to Trial

Paterno, Curley, Schultz Have Written Testimony Read At Hearing, Will Proceed to Trial | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Joe Paterno, Tim Curley, and Gary Schultz all had written testimoy read on their behalf during the afternoon portion of the preliminary trial for Curley and Schultz.

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Mike McQueary Testimony Recap

Mike McQueary Testimony Recap | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Mike McQueary was the first testimony in today’s preliminary hearing regarding the perjury charges of former Penn State Athletic Director, Tim Curley and senior vice president for finance and business, Gary Schultz.

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PSU No Longer Helps Control JoePa Likeness

PSU No Longer Helps Control JoePa Likeness | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Penn State no longer helps manage the licensing of Joe Paterno's name, likeness, and image, according to Assistant Director of Public Information Annemarie Mountz.

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Sandusky denies new child-abuse allegations, attorney says - CNN.com

Sandusky denies new child-abuse allegations, attorney says - CNN.com | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky denied Wednesday two new allegations of child abuse, his attorney said.

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Freeh: 'An Urgency to Get the Facts' at Penn State

Freeh: 'An Urgency to Get the Facts' at Penn State | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

An investigation at Penn State will examine events as far back as 1975, former FBI Director Louis Freeh said Monday. A university special committee has retained him to lead the investigation.

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Penn State Scandal

A video summary of the events and repercussions in response to the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.


After all's said and done (for now), I can easily say that this has been one of the craziest, most chaotic, most emotional, most draining, and most unexpected weeks of my life. I've realized, however, that, through all the confusion, one thing has always stayed the same: We Are Penn State. We stick together and maintain our sense of community through whatever is thrown our way. I'm not sure what will come of this or how it will change us, but I now know for sure that we will come out of it as a better university, as better students, and as better people.


"May no act of ours bring shame to one heart that loves thy name. May our lives but swell thy fame, dear old State, dear old State."


 

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Penn State Live - Students organize candlelight vigil

Penn State Live - Students organize candlelight vigil | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

A crowd of over 10,000 gathered tonight at Old Main to honor the victimes of the alleged crimes.

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Penn State University Official Athletic Site - Football

Penn State University Official Athletic Site - Football | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

Due to multiple threats made against Assistant Coach Mike McQueary, the University has decided it would be in the best interest of all for Assistant Coach McQueary not to be in attendance at Saturday's Nebraska game.

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Message to the Smeal Community from Dean Thomas

The following is a message from James B. Thomas, the John and Becky Surma Dean of the Smeal College of Business.

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Letter From Marketing Professor Carolyn Todd

Letter From Marketing Professor Carolyn Todd | Scandal at Penn State | Scoop.it

"I'm sure you feel cheated. Angry. So do I. This was not the way Coach Joe Paterno's tenure as the winningest football coach in history should have ended. It is not the way President Graham Spanier's tenure should have ended. He was one of the most respected university presidents in the nation who did great things for Penn State. It may take years to figure out whether or not this was the right decision.


I have three appeals to you because I am very concerned about how you are feeling right now:


1. First, please be careful this weekend. Protests and rallies are fine. Riots are not fine. Be aware of what's happening around you. Stay away from angry mobs. If the police ask you to leave an area please leave. You could get expelled from this university if you wind up in the wrong place at the wrong time. I don't want to see any of you lose a chance to graduate because you got too carried away with your emotions (or your drinking).


2. Find some way to channel your incredible energy positively. Whether it's supporting the football team this weekend or participating in Penn State Pride activities to welcome Nebraska to the Big Ten, or doing some volunteer work for Thon, or any other creative endeavor, we are much bigger and better than is being represented in the media now.


3. Hold your heads high. We will get through these dark times by banding together and supporting one another.


Here's what Dean James Thomas said this morning in a letter to faculty:


"I will not let the horrible alleged actions of one and the inaction of a few others dent my love for this University with its 45,000 employees, 95,000 students, and 550,000 alumni. Penn State is much more than any one or a few individuals … it lives in and through all of us."


-Carolyn Todd

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