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Penn State alumni speak out at meetings

Friday, January 13, 2012
In many ways, the former Penn State students who attend town hall meetings regarding the sex abuse scandal that erupted there resemble unhappy shareholders.
Posted In: Penn State, football

Penn State choice for Paterno successor draws boos

Friday, January 6, 2012
An assistant coach from the pros doesn't impress like a star coach from a big-name university, raising questions about Penn State's bottom lines: recruits, wins and revenue.
Posted In: college sports, Penn State

Why the ones in power should be held accountable

Saturday, December 3, 2011
In the aftermath of the recent scandals at various universities, there have been calls for the leaders of these institutions to step down. Should higher education officials be held accountable for what happens far down the leadership chain?
Posted In: college, Penn State, U.C. Davis

Colleges taking careful approach to hiring coaches

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
In light of the recent scandals at Penn State and Syracuse, universities are taking more into consideration when hiring for their sports teams.
Posted In: college sports, Penn State

NCAA launches investigation into Penn State

Friday, November 18, 2011
NCAA President Mark Emmert has announced that an investigation into the Penn State scandal would start immediately.
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