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One of the
reasons I was so drawn to Penn State was the total loyalty and solidarity
exhibited by the students, staff, alums, even people who had essentially no
connection to the school. The atmosphere that surrounds everything Penn State
was (justly so) prideful and loyal. I loved the shouts of “We Are!” around
campus. My roommate and I constantly acknowledge that such unity and dignity
could basically be found on no other campus. In light of recent events that
have happened on campus; the Sandusky scandal and JoePa’s firing and passing
away, the immense care and concern was shown by the Penn State community. There
were candlelight vigils to raise awareness about and work to stop child abuse.
JoePa’s statue was showered with tiny remembrances and his memorial was
attended by many and watched by more. And this brings me to my example of
rhetoric in action this week: the amazing ability of college students to join
together in the largest student-run organization to raise funds for research
against pediatric cancer and to spread awareness: Thon.
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two weeks, campus is abuzz with preparations. Canning weekends are being
planned, and everywhere you walk there are fundraisers. Additionally, every
time you log on Facebook, there is another invitation for a Thon event or
fundraiser. I can’t help but be wholly impressed by our school’s ability to
come together for such a great cause. Last year, there were 708 continual
dancers, and many, many more moralers and participants on committees or in
clubs. In 2011, $9,563,016.09 was raised. Since 1977, over 78 million dollars
has been raised. I can barely wrap my mind around that number. This is a prime
example of a problem being recognized and an action being taken to provide help
work towards a solution. The immense good done by Thon and our school makes me
so proud to be a Penn Stater. So, support Thon: FTK! |
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I came to PSU for the same reason! When you talk to your friends from other universities they stress their school spirit but nothing, especially in the past couple months, is as tight as ours. We don't just unite to go out on Friday nights like others, but we do things for the good of the community and the children. I wouldn't rather be at any other school!
ReplyDeleteYEs, we can never talk about PSU without THON. I think this shows how strong a community this place is, getting together for one big purpose, for one great reason.... I actually did not know about THON till I actually arrived on campus and class started. I was actually puzzled on how THON worked, but as a dance lover, I fell in love with the idea of dancing for these lovely kids. I always brag to my friends back how about THON. Amazing. :)
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