To say it’s been a whirlwind of a year for Dear Old State would be an understatement at best. What began as a promising (and normal!) year was soon derailed by the coronavirus pandemic and its countless effects. Months later, Penn Staters returned to campus to embark on what was certainly one of the strangest semesters to date. As bad as 2020 might’ve been for some, we’ve finally reached its end. Before the ball drops at midnight and we step into whatever 2021 might bring, let’s briefly look back on Penn State’s busy 2020. January The first month of the year got off to a fast start ...