The two took the offer and emotionally hugged in celebration as shared gold medal recipients.ĬOVID-19 vaccines were approved for children between the ages of 5 and 11, in November. A sudden death jump-off was set to begin until the two athletes were informed there was a procedure that would allow for both to be named winners. The two high jumpers were tied for first, despite multiple rounds attempting to decide the gold medal winner. In the 2020 Summer Olympics, Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi were locked in a war of attrition. High jumpers share the gold // Vaccines now for young and old The 2022 Winter Olympics began on February 4, 2022.Īs a result of the postponement, both Olympics, usually two years apart, took place within six months of one another. Swap your summer, winter gear // Two Olympics, one yearĭue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed to 2021.
Biles’ decision sparked a nationwide discussion about the mental health of athletes. Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the 2020 Summer Olympics (postponed to 2021), citing mental health concerns after the passing of her aunt and a case of the “twisties.” Known as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, Biles drew praise for her open discussion of the situation. Simone Biles stands for change // Mental wellness in the games Tutu was a civil rights activist instrumental in opposing South Africa’s discriminatory apartheid laws. Reverend Desmond Tutu died in December 2021 at age 90. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of American slaves. It became the first new nationally recognized holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Senate unanimously passed a resolution to acknowledge Juneteenth as a national holiday.
Juneteenth federal holiday // Tutu’s voice is here to stay Despite the support, a strong start gave way to a late-season collapse, as James Franklin’s squad finished the year 7-6. Beaver Stadium had the second-highest average attendance in college football. Additionally, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth finished the season with more touchdowns than every other rookie tight end combined.Īfter a season of football attended exclusively by cardboard cutouts, Beaver Stadium welcomed back fans for the 2021 season. Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Odafe Oweh earned AFC Player of the Week honors in September. Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons became the first-ever unanimous Defensive Rookie of the Year, after revitalizing the Cowboys’ formerly abysmal defense.
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Penn State’s 2021 NFL draft class was full of players who made instant impacts. Rookies, stats are packed // Gates are open, Beaver’s back! Opened in 1996, among the events hosted by the BJC are: basketball, wrestling, volleyball, concerts, stand-up comedy, monster trucks, WWE, and of course, THON. The Bryce Jordan Center, home of THON, celebrated 25 years of history in 2021. During his time in Happy Valley, Rose coached the team to seven national championships, 17 Big Ten titles, and an NCAA Division I record 1,330 wins. That policy was repealed for the fall semester of 2021.Ĭoach Rose legend, best alive // BJC the big 2-5Īfter 43 seasons with Penn State’s women’s volleyball team, head coach Russ Rose announced his retirement. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State introduced an alternative grading plan that allowed students to receive modifications to their letter grades. It became the first retail establishment to open underneath a new set of apartments. Hundreds of students ended up attending the November event.Įl Jefe’s we adore // Pass-fail grading - no moreĮl Jefe’s, a Mexican restaurant, opened in downtown State College in May.
In response to an on-campus speaking appearance by controversial figure Milo Yiannopoulos, Penn State’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity hosted an event titled “Love is Louder.” The event celebrated love and community within Penn State’s student body. Since coming out, Nassib has been a strong advocate for his community and the Trevor Project, a charity dedicated to preventing LGBT teen suicide. Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman and former Nittany Lion Carl Nassib made history in June when he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib makes Penn State prouder // Students show Love is Louder Neeli Bendapudi, the former president of the University of Louisville – also broken by a very special student media outlet. In November, Barron’s replacement was announced: Dr. Barron accepted the Penn State job in 2014, as was broken by a certain student media outlet. In February, current Penn State President Eric Barron announced his plans to retire in June 2022.