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Al Pacino has been cast to play Joe Paterno in a new film based on Joe Posnanski's book, "Paterno".

The student encampment outside of Beaver Stadium has changed its name from "Paternoville" to "Nittanyville" as decided by the group of Penn State students who lead the organization.

Black Shoe Diaries staff writer "bscaff" fires back at the critics who claim it was the "Penn State Way" that led to the massive scandal and Joe Paterno's downfall. The problem was, he writes, that the culprits acted OPPOSITE of the Penn State Way.

Justice was served last night when Jerry Sandusky was found guilty by a jury of his peers. Black Shoe Diaries' Adam Collyer reflects on the verdict, the crowd's reaction, and the feelings surrounding the end of the trial.

Success With Hyperlinking welcomes BSD's newest writer, congratulates a senior center, and checks out the rest of the most recent Penn State news.

Bill O'Brien made his way to Cleveland as part of Penn State's Coaches Caravan series. We highlight some of his more notable comments from the press conference, address to the audience and Q&A sessions with audience members.

Penn State fans from across the nation have passionately lobbied for Penn State to honor its late coach with "Joe Paterno Field." However, one of our writers does not feel this is the way to honor Paterno.

The 2011 season will not be remembered fondly by Penn State fans as they try to move on from the university's darkest hours. There were a few bright spots, and we take a look at some of the most satisying wins of the 2011 season.