Pumpkin Pageant

My first attempt at carving pumpkins. Mandy's pumpkin is on the right and mine is on the left.

A Step A-head

Defender Jessie Davis (right) of the Penn State Nittany lions head-butts the soccer ball away from midfielder Kelsey Sandon. The Nittany Lions defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 1-0 in overtime on October 19, 2008 in State College, Pa.

State of Being "Safe"

Nittany Lion’s defensive Tackle Jared Odrick sacks Wolverine’s quarterback Nick Sheridan for a safety. Penn State defeated Michigan 46-17 on October 18, 2008 in State College, Pa.

Kiss My Grass

Tailback Evan Royster of the Nittany Lions dodges a tackle by Michigan’s safety Charles Stewart. Penn State defeated Michigan 46-17 on October 18, 2008 in State College, Pa.

Snakes and Laterals

Michigan’s quarterback Steven Threet laterals to running back Brandon Minor as Penn State’s defensive end Aaron Maybin tackles him. Penn State defeated Michigan 46-17 in front of over 110,000 fans.

A Debate About Faith

A pro-choice supporter waves a rainbow flag at Evangelical Christian preacher Jeremy Sonnier during Repent America’s Pro-Life rally outside the HUB-Robeson Center in University Park, Pa. on Oct. 6, 2008.

On the Block Getting Mocked

Evangelical Christian preacher Jeremy Sonnier (left) argues with Will Gerhardt (Junior - Communication Arts and Sciences) about religion outside the HUB-Robeson Center in University Park, Pa. on Oct. 6, 2008.

Up and Over

Penn State Nittany Lions’ tailback Shaine Thompson (22) tackles Temple Owls’ defensive back Dominique Harris (21) during a turnover on September 20, 2008 in State College, Pa. Penn State defeated Oregon State 45-3.

It's all about the Benjamins

Krystal Alverez (Junior – Management) and Antonio Jimenez (Junior – Supply Chain) leave the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. after attending Fall Career Days 2008 on September 17, 2008 .

Dam that Beaver!

Safety Drew Astorino (28) and Linebacker Nathan Stupar tackle Oregon State's linebacker Dennis Christopher (1) on September 6, 2008 in State College, Pa. Penn State defeated Oregon State 45-14.

Success! A SPFHS Alumnus

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduate W L celebrates receiving his diploma at the high school football field on Westfield Road in Scotch Plains, N.J. on June 19, 2008. Wesley is planning on perusing a film and video degree in the fall at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

And the Pitch

Penn State Nittany Lions pitcher Mike Lorentson throws a strike during the second game in the doubleheader on May 4, 2008 in State College, Pa. Penn State lost the game against the Spartans 1-4 resulting in the loss in the series 1-3.

Double Play

Penn State Nittany Lions Scott Kelly gets thrown out in a double play by Michigan State Spartans second baseman in the first game of the doubleheader on May 4, 2008 in State College, Pa.

Too Slow

Penn State Nittany Lions second baseman Louie Picconi misses the out during the first game in the doubleheader on May 4, 2008 in State College, Pa. Penn State lost the game against the Spartans 2-10 and later went on to lose the series 1-3.

Tree Trim

Penn State OPP employees trim a tree next to the Carnegie Building in University Park Pa. on April 23, 2008.

Elephant Walk

Elephants from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus parade down Porter Road en route to the Bryce Jordan Center in State College Pa. on April 22, 2008.

Sunny Day

Penn State students enjoy the sunny day on the HUB lawn in University Park Pa. on April 15, 2008.

Note: This photo is an attempt to pay homage to Henri Cartier-Bresson repeating patterns.

Lady Lion Chaos

Penn State Lady Lions point guard Brianne O'Rourke (left) and Guard Kamela Gissendanner (right) attempt to recover the ball during the Minnesota game in the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. on Feb. 14, 2008.

Uninterested

Chelsea Clinton fields questions regarding her mother's campaign to students and local residents on the HUB lawn at Penn State University, University Park, Pa. on April 10, 2008.

Party Like a Ba-rock Star

Presidential Candidate Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 18,000 at Penn State's University Park Campus as part of his "Road to Change" rally on Mar 30, 2008.

Barack the Vote

Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 18,000 on the Old Main lawn at Penn State's University Park Campus on Mar 30, 2008.

Silly Face

Amanda Gill (Junior - Archaeology) poses in front of a fountain at Rockefeller Plaza on March 22, 2008.

Day at the Zoo

Trainers prompt "Seaweed" the sea lion to perform tricks during feeding time at the Central Park Zoo in Central Park in New York City on March 22, 2008.

Keeping on Your Toes

Nittany Lions guard Stanley Pringle fakes out Center Seth Gorney from the Iowa Hawkeyes in an exciting game 65-64 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa. on Feb. 27 2008.

Block it Like it's Hot

Forward Jamelle Cornley blocks a shot against Iowa guard Tony Freeman. The Nittany Lions beat Hawkeyes in an exciting game 65-64 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa. on Feb. 27 2008.

THON

Matthew Sterling (left) Name Removed (center) and Holly Schneider (right) from Atlas THON perform the line dance in the final hours of THON in the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.

Note: When Name Removed was contacted for complete caption information, she said "I don't give you permission to publish or reproduce that picture in any way...if you do release it I'll be forced to take action." Unfortunately, she is not familiar with The Photographer's Right. If this was a particularly embarrassing picture and I was asked politely to take it down, I would have certainly done so.

THON

Brianna Donovan (left) Lauren Julius (center) Kevin Swanson (right) from Atlas THON watch their dancer in the final hours of THON in the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.

False Alarm

Rebecca Taylor (left) discusses the evacuation plan for the fire drill with Lois Green (right). This was the second false alarm, which caused all students to evacuate Pattee Library in University Park, Pa. on Jan. 31, 2008.