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By Frank Fitzpatrick, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

The most turbulent school year in Penn State's history ended earlier this month. Students departed, warm weather arrived, and a fragile lull settled over a college town that will never get its innocence back. That temporary serenity figures to disappear on June 5, when jury selection begins in the case of Jerry Sandusky.

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Paterno earned $13.4M pension: GENARO C. ARMAS , The Associated Press

Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn State.
Questions on Penn State's Drake: By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer

Penn State's Curtis Drake reportedly is awaiting a decision on whether he will be allowed to participate in voluntary summer workouts because of academic issues.
More errors revealed in Sandusky case: By Jeremy Roebuck, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Prosecutors inadvertently identified at least one of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers in court filings Tuesday.
Mike McQueary to sue Penn State: DAILY NEWS WIRE SERVICES

Former Penn State football assistant Mike McQueary, whose report of Jerry Sandusky allegedly attacking a child in the showers led to Joe Paterno's firing, said in a court filing Tuesday he is suing the school.
Penn, Penn State get women's lacrosse bids: Penn and Penn State earned at-large bids to the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse tournament on Sunday, and West Chester was selected in Division II.
Football career over for Penn State's Haithes: DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT

Penn State defensive tackle Evan Haithes' playing career is over because of complications for blood clots, coach Bill O'Brien told reporters Tuesday in Washington.
O'Brien leads PSU coaches' caravan: By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer

Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien appeared in Philadelphia and Drexel Hill, accompanied by men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers and field hockey coach Char Morett.
Devon Smith faces drug charge: Penn State coach Bill O'Brien called wide receiver Devon Smith "a guy that I believe in" but did not say Monday whether there could be any punishment for the senior, who has been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana.
Owls, Lions get free-agent deals: STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

Seven Temple Owls signed rookie free-agent contracts on Sunday, bringing the Owls' total NFL signees for 2012 to 10, tying for the largest class in school history. Many Penn State players also signed deals.
Creese anchors Penn State to win: By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer

Freshman Robby Creese ran a gritty anchor leg in the Franklin Field chill to outkick three teams and carry the Nittany Lions to victory in 7:19.76. The victory was the second of the weekend for the Lions.
Three more Lions taken in draft: By Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer

Penn State had three players selected on the final day of the NFL draft. The San Diego Chargers drafted left guard Johnnie Troutman in the fifth round Saturday with the 149th overall pick. Jack Crawford, a defensive end, was taken nine picks later in the fifth round by Oakland. The Raiders also snagged outside linebacker Nathan Stupar with the 230th pick in the seventh.
Penn State's Still drafted by Bengals: By Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer

Devon Still is a Cincinnati Bengal. The Bengals drafted the Penn State defensive tackle with the 53d overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night.