by Hanna Bernett and Gabby Oglesby During the final minutes of THON 2021, approximately 165,000 screens were tuned into the THON 2021 livestream, dwarfing the Bryce Jordan Center capacity of
THON Weekend
Dancer Spotlight: Kiki Daffam
by Colby Hoffman THON 2021 looks a lot different than past years, as the BJC is no longer the center of all the action. Dancer’s this year had to get
THON™ Traditions
By Kelly Taylor THON™ is a Penn State tradition that many students work yearlong to make happen. THON has been around since 1973 and in total has raised over $180 million for the fight against childhood cancer. In
Dancer Spotlight: Ashley Wilson
Every year THON draws in thousands of students to participate in the largest student-run philanthropy event, but with that, many have to say goodbye to THON. Ashlyn Wilson, a fifth
Dancer Spotlight: Katelyn Lewis
Everyone joins THON for different reasons, but Katelyn Lewis, a junior from Chester County, PA, has been hearing about it for years. Lewis comes from a family of Penn Staters
Dancer Spotlight: Courtland Corrente
Courtland Corrente (senior, Electrical Engineering) from Johnstown, PA is one of three dancers representing Lion Ambassadors in THON 2021. He is dancing from his house in State College along with
Dancer Spotlight: Bella Devito
Bella Devito is a senior from New Hope, PA, dancing as an Independent Dancer Couple for THON™ 2021. She is double majoring in Math and Secondary Math Education. When she
Dancer Spotlight: Lorna Evans
Lorna Evans is a senior from Hainesport, NJ majoring in Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Lorna is dancing on behalf of the Pre-Vet
Dancer Spotlight: Lexi Hoopes
Lexi Hoopes is one of four THON dancers for the Penn State Cheerleading Team this year. She is from Springfield, Pennsylvania and is a senior here at Penn State. Lexi’s
Dancer Spotlight: Madison McCahan
Madison McCahan is one of four THON dancers for the Penn State Cheerleading Team this year. She is from Breezewood, Pennsylvania and is a senior here at Penn State. Madison