Candlelight Vigil

A candlelight vigil was held on Dec. 16, 2012 in front of Old Main to honor the victims and family members involved in the school shooting at Newton, Conn. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State a cappella group Coda Conduct after singing a rendition of Philip Philips' song, "Home" to begin the vigil. Photo by Steve Osborn

A group of students mourn and speak on behalf of the shooting victims. Photo by Steve Osborn

Jill Beaver, left, and Sam Janesch listen to the singing of Amazing Grace during a candlelight vigil in front of Old Main in honor of those who fell victim to the recent school shooting in Newton, Conn. Photo by Steve Osborn.

Students and community members raise a candle in a moment of silence. Photo by Steve Osborn

A small bear was among the memorabilia left at Old Main. Photo by Steve Osborn

The remainder of students place candles before leaving the vigil. Photo by Steve Osborn

Meeten Doshi

Meeten Doshi relights candles on Dec 15, 2012. The candles were placed in front of Old Main to honor the Connecticut school shooting victims. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State’s Twelfth Annual Public Menorah Lighting

Rabbi Nosson Meretsky, left, speaks to Mayor of State College Elizabeth A. Goreham outside of the Municipal Building on Dec. 9, 2012 before the lighting of the menorah. Photo by Steve Osborn.

Rabbi Nosson Meretsky lights a nine-foot tall menorah in front of the Municipal Building in State College to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah. Photo by Steve Osborn

Children sit at a table in front of a silver-plated menorah, which was later won in an a raffle drawing. Photo by Steve Osborn

Rainy Day in State College

A woman walks through Calder Way in State College, Pa, on a rainy afternoon. Photo by Steve Osborn

Womens Basketball Vs. Fairleigh Dickinson University

The Penn State Nittany Lions line up before the start of their game against the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights at The Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions would defeat Fairleigh Dickinson University 101-44. Photo by Steve Osborn

Danielle Pankey (30) of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights drives with the ball wile defended by Penn State's Maggie Lucas (33) and Nikki Greene (54). Photo by Steve Osborn.

Penn State's Alex Bentley (20) takes the ball down court after a defensive rebound. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State's Alex Bentley, center, tries to steal the ball from Danielle Pankey of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Photo by Steve Osborn

Alex Bentley (20) talks to head coach of the Nittany Lions Coquese Washington during the game against Fairleigh Dickinson University. Photo by Steve Osborn

Talia East of the Penn State Nittany Lions is fouled while attempting to score against Fairleigh Dickinson University. Photo by Steve Osborn

 Gizelle Studevent drives to the basket to score for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State Vs. Wisconsin

Zach Zwinack of the Penn State Nittany Lions scores an early touchdown during the last home game of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Pete Massaro (59) hits Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) as he throws the ball, casing an incomplete pass. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State receiver Allen Robinson (8) catches a pass over Shelton Johnson (24). Photo by Steve Osborn

Jesse James received a pass to score a touchdown for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State's Jordan Hill (47) and Glenn Carson (40) pressure Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) into throwing an incomplete pass. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State's Ben Kline (38) and Jesse Della Valle (39) tackled Jared Abbrederis (4) of the Wisconsin Badgers during Penn State's last home game of the season. Photo by Steve Osborn

Jacob Fagnano (27) celebrates after an interception late in the game. Photo by Steve Osborn

Sam Ficken (97) as he lined up to kick the game-winning field goal in overtime. Photo by Steve Osborn

The Penn State Nittany Lions celebrate their 24-21 overtime win in Beaver Stadium against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Nittany Lions finished the season with a winning record of 8-4. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State Vs. Indiana

Members of the Penn State Blue Band wait to enter Beaver Stadium before the Nittany Lions face-off with the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday Nov 17, 2012. Photo by Steve Osborn

Zach Zwinack (28) of the Penn State Nittany Lions is tackled by Greg Heban (9) of the Indiana Hoosiers. Photo by Steve Osborn

Sean Stanley (90) celebrates with Anthony Zettel (98) after sacking Indiana quarterback Cameron Coffman. Photo by Steve Osborn. 

Zack Zwinack miss handles the ball during a running play. The fumble was recovered by Indiana. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Michael Zordich (9) gets up after scoring a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers.  Photo by Steve Osborn

Michael Zordich runs the ball against the Indianan Hoosiers. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State players sing the alma mater after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers 45-22. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State players celebrate after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers 45-22 at Beaver Stadium. Photo by Steve Osborn

Jon Graham

Penn State's Jon Graham reacts after accidentally committing a foul, which resulted in a three-point play. The Penn State Nittany Lions would go on to beat St. Francis during their home opener 65-58. Photo by Steve Osborn.

Women's Basketball Home Opener

The Lady Lions home opener was held against Howard University on Veterans Day 2012 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State ROTC members hold out a flag before the start of the game. Photo by Steve Osborn.

Penn State's Mia Nickson loses control of the ball against the Howard University Lady Bisons, which resulted in a change of possession. The Lady Lions would go on to beat the Bisons 72-61. Photo by Steve Osborn

The Lady Lions react to an unfavorable call. Photo by Steve Osborn

Alex Bentley (20) drives to the hoop to score for the Lady Lions. Photo by Steve Osborn

Veterans Day

Jorge Trevino, a veteran of 24 years, salutes while taps is played in front of the Veterans Plaza on Nov 11, 2012. Trevino is currently in charge of an ROTC unit here at Penn State. Photo by Steve Osborn

John MacMillen plays the bagpipes near the Penn State veterans Plaza on Nov 11, 2012. MacMillen is a Vietnam veteran. Photo by Steve Osborn

Students Celebrate 100 Days Until THON

Penn State Students arrange themselves in front of Old Main on Nov 7, 2012 to mark the 100 day countdown to THON. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and raised $10,686,924.83 to combat pediatric cancer in 2012. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State Vs. Ohio State

Penn State players enter the field as they get ready to face-off with the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. Photo by Steve Osborn

Jamal Marcus, left, tackles Bill Belton after receiving a kickoff. Photo by Steve Osborn

Matt Freeman twirls flaming batons in front of 107,818 fans during the halftime show. Photo by Steve Osborn

Matt McGloin (11) fumbles the ball as he's tackled by Ohio State players Steve Miller (88) and Joe Burger (48). Photo by Steve Osborn

Mike Hull stands with teammates during the singing of Penn State's alma mater after their loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Photo by Steve Osborn

Head coach Bill O'Brien stands with his team during the singing of the Penn State alma mater after their loss to Ohio State. Photo by Steve Osborn.