State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Monday, Sept. 30

Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories.

News

• THON Releases 2013 Fundraising Summary– Onward State

• CBICC Holds Centre County judge’s Forum: Event Offers Insights to the Local Judicial System– Centre County Gazette
• “Guard the Lion Shrine” to Feature Free Food and Sue Paterno– Onward State 

• Canning organizations raise money for THON– The Daily Collegian
• Record Number of Girls Accept Sorority Bids– Onward State

Sports

• Penn State Football: Defense Focused, Not Relying On Past Performances– StateCollege.com
• Penn State Basketball: Pivotal Year Arrives As Nittany Lions Start Practice Saturday– StateCollege.com
• Determination and Early Mornings: Meet Penn State Crew– Onward State

Opinion

• Part 2: Matt McGloin on Rebuilding Penn State Football, the Pressures of 2012 and Bill O’Brien’s Future– StateCollege.com
• John Amaechi Controversy Shines Spotlight on Intolerance– StateCollege.com