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Underage Gay Sex Scandal Rocks Sesame Street

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:14:36 +0000

S is for scandal. If you thought Mitt Romney was Big Bird’s biggest problem, just wait — things just got awkward on Sesame Street. Kevin Clash, the 52-year-old puppeteer known as the voice of Elmo, has taken a leave of absence from the show after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old [...]

Sandusky Sentenced to 30 Years in Child Sex Abuse Case

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:04:42 +0000

Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced today in the child sex abuse case that rocked the nation. Judge John Cleland handed down a sentence of no less than 30 and no more than 60 years in prison for Sandusky, convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse. At 68, Sandusky will likely [...]

Paterno Statue Removed, NCAA Sanctions To Be Announced [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:57:40 +0000

The famed statue of Penn State coach Joe Paterno has been taken down from outside the football stadium. Workers lifted the statue off its base and used a forklift to move it into Beaver Stadium early this morning as the 100 to 150 students watching chanted, “We are Penn State.” PREVIOUS: Penn State Child Abuse [...]

Penn State Report Should Not Crush Alumni Spirit

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:58:39 +0000

Yet again, I’m finding it difficult to be a proud Penn Stater…and I’m facing painful comments at every turn. I LOVE my school. I graduated from Penn State on May 19, 2007. I remember that day vividly — crying with my friends and classmates because we didn’t want it to end. It was absolutely four [...]

Verdict Reached in Jerry Sandusky Child Sex Abuse Trial

Laurie Cataldo — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:50:23 +0000

A verdict has been reached in the trial of former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. After about 20 hours of deliberation, Sandusky was found guilty on 45 out of 48 counts of child sexual abuse. Sandusky served as an assistant coach of the Penn State football team under Coach Joe Paterno. Sentencing is set [...]

One Man And One Scandal Does Not Represent Penn State (Opinion)

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:43:02 +0000

In the fall of 2003, I took my first steps onto Penn State's University Park campus as a freshman. It was the greatest four years of my life...football games, friends, and incredible experiences. In May of 2007, I graduated with Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Sociology, with a certificate in American Studies...and for the rest of my life I will be a Nittany Lion.