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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, 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.