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State College native and Penn State graduate Jay Paterno is a father, husband and political volunteer. He’s a frequent guest lecturer on campus and at Penn State events and was the longtime quarterbacks coach for the Nittany Lions. His column appears every other Thursday. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JayPaterno
The unofficial start of fall is upon us as college football begins this weekend. So it’s a good time to wrap up some summer notes before the real blocking and tackling resumes.
The morning I wrote this column I was alive because no one shot and murdered me at a school, or church, or a mall. It is the shooting lottery […]
Mr. Rogers reminded us of the dignity that comes when every person is seen as unique and deserving of respect. We learned to search for the innate goodness of all humanity.
For the St. Louis Blues and other championship teams, the journey wasn’t free and it exacted its toll. But the journey is valued above all else because it is what ensures all else.
A few days ago I bumped into a Penn State fan right after a span where a highly-rated Pennsylvania recruit chose Ohio State and some previous Nittany Lion […]
This spring I witnessed a great sports story showcasing the resilience of young people. This story starts three years ago, when our son transferred to The Academy of The New Church (ANC), a school outside Philadelphia.
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