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Recent Penn State graduate with a B.A. in photojournalism and a minor in sociology. Former Onwardstate photographer and current NPPA member. From Milford, Pa. Currently located in the metro D.C. area.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Arboretum

Megan Flood admires the sunset while sitting on a tree branch near the back of the Arboretum on one of her final days as a Sophomore at Penn State . Photo by Steve Osborn

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Penn State's Movin On Music Festival

Ben Goldwasser is the keyboardist for the band MGMT. They played as the headlining act at Penn State's annual Movin On  music festival. The festival is free for all to attend and has been a tradition at the University since 1975. Photo by Steve Osborn   
Will Berman, drummer for the band MGMT, pays during Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn
Bass player for MGMT Matt Asti is silhouetted against a large screen at Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn 
Jesse Lacey, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band Brand New, plays at Penn State's Movin On music festival. Brand New was highly anticipated due to their scarce tour dates. Photo by Steve Osborn    

Vince Accardi, led guitarist for Brand New, plays during Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn. 

Add caJesse Lacey, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band Brand New, plays at Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn
André Benjamin, better known as André 3000, performs with Big Boi during Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn

André Benjamin, better known as André 3000, performs with Big Boi during Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn
Rachel Reinert of the band Gloriana plays during Penn State's Movin On music festival. Photo by Steve Osborn

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Penn State's Blue-White Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions are lead out to the field by the Nittany Lion mascot on April 20, 2013 for  Penn State's Blue and White scrimmage at Beaver Stadium. Penn State's team is divided into two sides, blue and white. The game is comparable to a fifteenth practice, but with full contact. Photo by Steve Osborn 


Wide receiver Allen Robinson makes his way down the field after catching the ball. Photo by Steve Osborn  

Penn State wide receiver Allen Robinson(8) it tackled by safety  Malik Golden. Photo by Steve Osborn

Bizarre weather in Happy Valley as it cycled through rain, snow, hail and clear skies during the game. Photo by Steve Osborn

Attendees and players alike were surprised to hear a microphone attached to head coach Bill O'Brien during the blue and white game. O'Brien called an entire drive through Beaver Stadium's public address system. Photo by Steve Osborn  

Runningback Deron Thompson (36) is tackled by cornerback Devin Pryor (16). Photo by Steve Osborn

Runningback Deron Thompson (36) makes his way downfield while being pursued by cornerback Da'Quan Davis (3) and Evan Schwan (94) . Photo by Steve Osborn

Fullback Dominic Salomone (34) is tackled by linebacker Titus Morris. Photo by Steve Osborn 
Players Devon Pryor, left, Angelo Mangiro (66, centered) and Anthony Alosi sing the alma mater concluding the blue-white game. Photo by Steve Osborn

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Penn State Jugglers

Gabriel Ortiz-Peña, left, and Kevin Shebek juggle outside of the Hub on a warm afternoon. Photo by Steve Osborn

Saturday, April 6, 2013

As I Lay Dying

Tim Lambesis, lead vocalist of the band As I Lay Dying, performed Friday night at the Hub as part of the Student Programing Association's late night act. Photo by Steve Osborn

Nick Hippa plays lead guitar for the band As I lay Dying Friday night at the Hub as part of the Student Programing Association's late night act. Photo by Steve Osborn

Nick Hippa plays lead guitar for the band As I lay Dying Friday night at the Hub as part of the Student Programing Association's late night act. Photo by Steve Osborn

A large, energetic crowd packed into the Hub's Alumni Hall after waiting over an hour past the scheduled performance time. The band pleased the crowd by coming back on stage to play two extra songs. Photo by Steve Osborn

Monday, March 25, 2013

An American Robin sits in a tree near West Halls on a snowy afternoon. Photo by Steve Osborn

Monday, March 18, 2013

Good Old War

Dan Schwartz of Good Old War performs in Penn State's Alumni Hall in the HUB as part of the Student Programming Association's late-night act. Photo by Steve Osborn   

Keith Goodwin dances while playing a keyboard in Penn State's Alumni Hall in the HUB as part of the Student Programming Association's late-night act. Photo by Steve Osborn

Good Old War was free to both students and community members and was hosted by the Penn State Student Programming Association. Photo by Steve Osborn  

Keith Goodwin, lead singer of Good Old War, performs in Penn State's Alumni Hall in the HUB as part of the Student Programming Association's late-night act. Photo by Steve Osborn

Dan Schwartz has an electric guitar set on a stand, which he would occasionally play overtop of his acoustic guitar. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Tim Arnold, drummer, vocalist, keys and accordion for Good Old War,  performed in Penn State's Alumni Hall in the HUB as part of the Student Programming Association's late-night act. Photo by Steve Osborn. 

TedxPSU

Lonnie Graham walks off the Schwab Auditorium stage with a smile after giving his Ted talk on art as a tradition in modern culture. He used photographs to help tell a story about how communities share and communicate with each other. Photo by Steve Osborn

Michael Paul speaks about his project in which he and a Penn State team are trying to land a robot, The Lunar Lion, on the moon as part of the the Google Lunar X Prize Competition. "I believe the best is yet to come. And here ate Penn State, I want to be a part of that." Paul helped create the image behind him. Photo by Steve Osborn

Terry Engelder is an alumnus currently working in Penn State's geoscience department and a leading authority in the recent Marcellus gas shale boom. Engelder discussed the pros and cons of fracking. Photo by Steve Osborn  

Herbert Reininger gets down on both knees and uses water as a metaphor to help explain self reflecting and soothing awareness as he shares some of his personal life experiences. Photo by Steve Osborn

Lee Ann De Reus speaks about rape in Congo, Africa, and her foundation named Panzi Foundation USA. "My goal is to inspire you to take action by sharing with you the incredible strength and courage of girls that I've met." Photo by Steve Osborn

Sean Meadows, left, adds his palm print to local artist Michael Pilato's painting. Pilato's speech focused on his life's work as a muralist and the power within his artwork. Pilato was the only speaker to receive a standing ovation. Photo by Steve Osborn

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Mary Robinson

Marry Robinson, the first female president of Ireland, spoke about ethical leadership Wednesday, March 13, at the Eisenhower Auditorium. Photo by Steve Osborn

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Women's Basketball Big 10 Championship

Penn State's Mia Nickson (24) goes up for a rebound against Michigan's Nicole Elmblad (14) and Nya Jordan (21) at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Lady Lions wear pink for their annual Pink Zone game in order to support cancer. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State's Tori Waldner (44) and Mia Nickson (24) defend Michigan's Brenae Harris (1) at the Bryce Jordan Center. 

Penn States Alex Bentley, left, celebrates with head coach Coquese Washington following their win over Michigan 68-57. Photo by Steve Osborn

Members of the Lady Lions celebrate their win over Michigan as they are crowned Big 10 Champions for the second consecutive year. Pictured from left are: Alex Bentley, Gizelle Studevent, Marisa Wolfe, Tori Waldner, Nikki Greene and Maggie Lucas. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State seniors Alex Bentley, left, and Mia Nickson celebrate their win over Michigan as they become Big 10 Champions for the second year in a row. Photo by Steve Osborn. 

Lady lions celebrate with Penn State's Blue Band after their win over michigan. Lady Lions pictured from left: Mia Nickson, Talia East and Maggie Lucas.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Branch Removal


Workers remove branches from a tree on West College Avenue in State College, Pa. Traffic is being reduced to only one lane, causing a jam for many trying to leave for spring break.  Photo by Steve Osborn. 


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Imagine Dragons

Lead vocalist of Imagine Dragons Dan Reynolds performs to a sold-out crowd Wednesday night in the HUB's Alumni Hall. Photo by Steve Osborn
Dan Reynolds lowers to his knees and hits a large bass drum with mallets. During many of their songs, different members would take turns playing the drum. Photo by Steve Osborn


Guitarist of Imagine Dragons Wayne Sermon adjusts his pedal board Wednesday night in the HUB's Alumni Hall. Photo by Steve Osborn

Bass player of Imagine Dragons Ben McKee plays Wednesday night in the Hub's Alumni Hall. Photo by Steve Osborn

Dan Reynolds holds the mic out toward the crowd Wednesday night in the HUB's Alumni Hall. Photo by Steve Osborn