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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.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Rainy Day

Last night's snow was followed by steady rain, ice and overcast skies. But even when frozen, the campus remains picturesque.  Photo by Steve Osborn

Women's Basketball Vs. Minnesota


Mia Nickson (24) of the Penn State Lady Lions drives to the hoop against Klonna Kellogg (5) of the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University Park. Photo by Steve Osborn

Leah Cotton (11) goes up against Alex Bentley (20) during Penn State's game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Photo by Steve Osborn

Nikki Greene rests during the matchup against Minnesota. Greene had just scored her 1,000th point as a Penn State Lady Lion. Photo by Steve Osborn
Members of the Penn State Lady Lions cheer late during the second half as the score remains close. Photo by Steve Osborn.

Tori Waldner (44) and Katie Loberg (25) react to a questionable call late in the second half. Photo by Steve Osborn

Penn State's Mia Nickson looks on from the sideline as the score remains close in the second half. Photo by Steve Osborn
The Penn State Lady Lions celebrate their win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a score of 64-59. For Penn State, pictured from left are: Nikki Geene, Alex Bentley and Dara Taylor. Photo by Steve Osborn


Sunday, January 20, 2013

Chords for a Cure


Nicholas Petricca, lead singer of Walk the Moon, sings as he beats a drum with glowing drumsticks. Walk the Moon was the first of two acts to take place in the Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University Park for the first ever Chords for a Cure concert to benefit THON. Photo by Steve Osborn
Sean Waugaman plays the drums for Walk the Moon during the Chords for a Cure benefit concert in Eisenhower Auditorium at University Park. Photo by Steve Osborn

Nicholas Petricca sings for Walk the Moon during the Chords for a Cure benefit concert in Eisenhower Auditorium at University Park. Photo by Steve Osborn

Nicholas Petricca, right, sings and plays a keyboard for Walk the Moon with bass player Kevin Ray at the Chords for a Cure benefit concert for THON. Photo by Steve Osborn

Eli Maiman strums his guitar during the Chords for a Cure befit concert at Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University Park.  Photo by Steve Osborn

Daniel Manzano of Boyce Avenue plays bass during the Chords for a Cure benefit concert. Photo by Steve Osborn
Daniel Manzano of Boyce Avenue plays bass during the Chords for a Cure benefit concert. Photo by Steve Osborn
Pictured from left: Brothers Alejandro, Fabian and Daniel Manzano of Boyce Avenue play during the Chords for a Cure benefit concert. Photo by Steve Osborn

Thursday, January 17, 2013

UPUA iPad Hearing


The University Park Undergraduate Association's Board of Arbitration convenes  to discuss possible violations of UPUA Budgetary Policy and UPUA Code of Practical Standards committed by Chief of Staff John Zang (far left). The defense was lead by Anthony Christina (center, standing). Photo by Steve Osborn  

Spencer Malloy presents his argument to the board. Pictured from left: Chief of Staff John Zang, President Courtney Lennartz, Chairman Spencer Malloy and Anthony Christina. Photo by Steve Osborn
The board ruled that Spencer Malloy was guilty of violating UPUA Budgetary Policy 9.4.4, which states that all discretionary spending must be approved by a committee vote. Pictured from left: Khaled Rihawi, Anthony Panichelli, Ryan Thomas, Rachel Geizura and Oren Adam.

Snow Fall

Snow falls on a quiet Penn State campus on Jan. 15, 2013. The accumulation was enough to cancel all classes beginning earlier than 10:00 a.m. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Monday, January 14, 2013

Old Main

Students sit near the front steps of Old Main with an unusual high of 42 degrees on Jan. 14, 2012. Photo by Steve Osborn

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Jerry Sandusky Begins His Appeal

Judge John Cleland and his wife, Julie, arrive early on Jan. 10, 2013 at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. Photo by Steve Osborn
Joe Amendola, Jerry Sandusky's attorney, greets the press with a smile as he enters the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. Amendola will attempt to argue that Sandusky did not receive a fair trial. Photo by Steve Osborn  
Lead prosecutor Joseph McGettigan makes his way into the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Jerry Sandusky's wife, Dottie Sandusky (center), makes her way into the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. Photo by Steve Osborn

Dottie Sandusky was silent and declined comment to the press as she made her way to the court house. Photo by Steve Osborn
Jerry Sandusky makes his way out of the sheriffs car to begin his appeal hearing. Photo by Steve Osborn 

Jerry Sandusky quickly made his way into the courthouse without speaking as he walked past reporters. Photo by Steve Osborn.


Jerry Sandusky grins as he approaches the courthouse. His defense team will argue for a new trial as part of the appeals process. Photo by Steve Osborn.




Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Biobehavioral Health Building

The Biobehavioral Health building is Penn State's newest addition. Classes are being held in what rooms are finished. Photo by Steve Osborn

Construction is still underway both inside and outside the new building. Much of the landscaping near the back of the building remains unfinished. Photo by Steve Osborn
A large portion of the interior remains unfinished with the exception of a few classrooms and faculty offices. Photo by Steve Osborn
The bottom floor of the bio behavioral health building contains a large lecture hall, where classes are held daily. Photo by Steve Osborn




Dragon Chasers Emporium

Renovation begins on 115 South Fraser street, the former location of Dragon Chasers Emporium . The Dragon Chasers Emporium was one of three downtown shops that were shut down last February for the sale of illegal narcotics. Photo by Steve Osborn