Joe Paterno Scandal

Lessons of JoePa... In Case Next Witch We Hunt Doesn't Drop Dead

Mark Heisler | Posted 03.26.2012

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Child abuse being so heinous a crime, and so legitimate a cue for outrage, Paterno's story showed the impact of the interactivity that media outlets value so highly in today's Neo-Tabloid Age.

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Joe Paterno Remembered for Being "Human"

Danny Groner | Posted 03.24.2012

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Amid the outpouring of emotion that's followed has been this message that Paterno was not a god and just a human being who made some mistakes. The tributes have largely focused on the good that Paterno did in his life.

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Jerry Sandusky Speaks About Abuse Charges, Paterno

AP | Posted 02.02.2012

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NEW YORK — Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky maintains he never sexually abused children and portrays himself in a New York...

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The Victim-molester Metamorphosis: What We'd Rather Ignore

Andrea Bonior | Posted 01.22.2012

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One of the risk factors for becoming a sexual abuser of children is having been victimized yourself. One of my concerns as a clinical psychologist is that our sticking our heads in the sand can perpetuate this cycle.

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Do the Wrong Thing: Why Penn State Failed as an Institution

Louis Klarevas | Posted 01.14.2012

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Universities may be large scale, complex institutions with many employees and many demands, but that doesn't excuse school officials from exercising their legal and moral obligations when problems arise.

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Joe Paterno: Lessons to Learn From Steve Jobs

Dr. Ellen Libby | Posted 01.14.2012

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Joe Paterno's form of heroism is driven by his status of being the favorite son. In that role he learns that the key to success is to please others. This stands in sharp contrast to Steve Jobs' form of heroism that is based on being unfavored.

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The Fall of False God Joe Paterno at Penn State

Danny Groner | Posted 01.13.2012

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The Penn State scandal has led some to reconsider how we view college football powerhouses. Here's a roundup of how sports columnists this weekend have responded, urging people to see their college football gods in a different light.

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The Perfect Crime

Paul Mones | Posted 01.11.2012

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The Penn State tragedy is a powerful reminder that child molesters can count not only on the silence of their victims, but on the the inaction of adults -- and not just those in positions of authority.

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Hindsight

Jamie Lee Curtis | Posted 01.10.2012

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"If I knew then what I know now" doesn't count for Paterno or Penn State. There is no excuse. There is no apology. Just tell the truth. The truth is what we all want and they should all spend the rest of their lives working on behalf of the victims and their recovery.

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Why Penn State Is (And Isn't) Like The Catholic Church

Posted 01.10.2012

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By David Gibson Religion News Service (RNS) Penn State coaching legend Joe Paterno is out in the university's burgeoning sex abuse scandal, and co...

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Explaining Penn State to a 4-Year-Old

Dave Schwartz | Posted 01.10.2012

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I stepped out of the car for 30 seconds, just long enough for our 4-year-old daughter to hear the beginning of NPR's report from Penn State University, where for five days the horrific details of a child-sex-abuse scandal and cover-up have been brought to light.

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Joe Paterno: The Clock Has Run Out

Marlo Thomas | Posted 01.10.2012

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Sometimes life comes down to a few key moments. A path taken -- or not taken. Sadly for Joe Paterno, a life richly filled with good choices will forever be stained with one, inconceivable decision.

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The Hard Truths Illuminated by the Fall of Joe Paterno, the Death of Joe Frazier and the NBA Lockout

Joe Lapointe | Posted 01.10.2012

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Like the rich, successful actors who play the broken-down Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, our sports performers act as our avatars and our archetypes, on and off the court, field and ice. Truth sometimes flows through them and sometimes it is a hard truth worth learning.

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The Final Chapter Of Joe Paterno's Legacy

Rabbi Joshua Hess | Posted 01.10.2012

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While the authors scramble to add this latest chapter to Paterno's book, I hope that this will not be the last chapter. I pray that the final one will revolve around what he promised.

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The Joe Paterno Syndrome: Idealization and the Corruption of Morality

Peter Wolson | Posted 01.10.2012

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Joe Paterno was an idealized father-figure, a loving, strong protective model for his young football players and Penn State students. Unfortunately, he failed to follow his own advice, to maintain civility, by protecting his own students.

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Joe Paterno Speaks To Hundreds Outside His Home

Huffington Post | Dan Treadway | Posted 01.08.2012

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Penn State head coach Joe Paterno spoke to a group of 200 to 300 people rallying outside his home this evening. The head coach, who was scheduled ...

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Matt Millen Cries Discussing Joe Paterno, Penn State Scandal

Posted 01.08.2012

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The ongoing Penn State scandal, in which former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been accused of sexually assaulting eight boys over a span of...

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Joe Paterno Press Conference Canceled

The Huffington Post | Chris Greenberg | Posted 01.07.2012

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UPDATE: NYT reports Penn State administration preparing for Joe Paterno's exit from university. Days after shocking sex abuse allegations were lev...

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State Police Commissioner: Joe Paterno Didn't Do Enough To Stop Sexual Abuse

AP | MARK SCOLFORO and MARC LEVY | Posted 01.07.2012

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Time and again, questions about an alleged cover-up of a sex abuse scandal at Penn State circled back to one name: Joe Paterno...

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