News Wrap: Wake-Up Call (4/9/10)

Joe Paterno: Penn State football coach Joe Paterno made a surprise visit to the women’s gymnastics team yesterday to show his support before regional championships.

Penn State Basketball: Penn State point guard Talor Battle will submit his name for the 2010 NBA Draft.

Underclassmen have until April 25 to declare for the NBA Draft. Battle will gauge his NBA Draft status but will not hire an agent, meaning he could return for his senior season. Under new NCAA rules, Battle will have until May 8 to make a final decision to keep his name in the draft or return for his senior season.

Penn State Football: Penn State wide reciever Graham Zug is the perfect candidate to help select the next starting quarterback, Mike Poorman writes in his Blue-White Countdown.

Fraser Centre: Plans for Fraser Centre in State College may be revised to accommodate more office space and fewer condominiums, the project developer said this week.

Alpha Epsilon Pi: Penn State fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi, charged a few days ago with hazing, has been suspended by the Penn State Interfraternity Council.

Homecoming 2010: Penn State Athletics Marketing and Promotions Manager Jeff Fisher was selected as the Honorary Grand Marshal for Penn State Homecoming 2010.