<p>Yupper - first, lucyvp responded with the thon comments, etc., not me. </p>
<p>I agree that THON is not the same as other donations. However, lucyvp’s explanation of the donation decline - the one time commitment of $88 million for the ice arena makes sense to me. Not sure why it doesn’t make sense to you. </p>
<p>How is it a “fact” that employers have backed away from PSU because of the scandal? Others have provided facts and figues showing that this hasn’t happened. The things I would be concerned about that were affected by the scandal are PSU’s financial situation, due to the money they have and will have to spend regarding lawsuits, etc. Also, the board of trustees, the admin - their reputation has certainly taken a hit.</p>
<p>But when an employer decides which universities are the places to go for well trained employees that learn quickly, are prepared for working world, etc. - I’m sorry, I just don’t see where this scandal has any effect. Did professors quit en masse because of their outrage? Did students suddenly get stupid and forget everything they learned? Did the course catalog change? This has nothing to do with how I feel about PSU. I just don’t get the reasoning involved with thinking that PSU’s academic reputation has taken a hit because of the scandal.</p>
<p>You have some hearsay about internships. Others here are giving facts and figures. I don’t see any solid facts or figures from you.</p>
<p>Just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t mean they have a “cult mentality”. You’re so sure of yourself, then back up your claims.</p>