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Joe Paterno to Retire

by Stephen Alexander — A rally by more than a hundred students outside his house, a full investigation by the Board of Trustes, and even cheers of “We are Penn State!” in the dark were not enough to keep Joe Paterno from retiring. The Associated Press reported that Joe Paterno will retire as Penn State's football coach after this season. All caused by the alleged child sexual abuses of multiple children involving a former assistant defensive football coach. His announcement is expected today.

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