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Penn State Football: Five Issues O'Brien Isn't Afraid to Give His Two Cents on Penn State Football: Five Issues O'Brien Isn't Afraid to Give His Two Cents on
by Nate Mink

Throughout his recently completed Coaches Caravan tour, O’Brien was asked about several key issues in college football and Penn State football. He said all the right things. But he’s also a first-year coach. Full Story →

Patty Kleban: Time to Step Up and Stop Hazing
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 Patty Kleban: Time to Step Up and Stop Hazing

This time it’s an initiation ritual for a “little sister” group that is not affiliated with Penn State but is affiliated with a Penn State greek organization. Just a few weeks ago, it was the women’s lacrosse at Franklin and Marshall in Lancaster. Band members at Florida A&M.

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Borough Council to Discuss Year-End Budget Report, Capital Improvement Plan Borough Council to Discuss Year-End Budget Report, Capital Improvement Plan

When Borough Council meets Monday night, it will look back on 2011 before shifting its focus to 2013 and beyond.

StateCollege.com - Laura Nichols
School Board to Discuss Potential Ticket Price Increase for Athletic Events School Board to Discuss Potential Ticket Price Increase for Athletic Events

State College High School spectators could be paying more to get into sporting events come the next academic school year.

StateCollege.com - Laura Nichols
Corbett Declines Questioning on Penn State Issues at Military Service
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 Corbett Declines Questioning on Penn State Issues at Military Service

Gov. Tom Corbett was on hand for Sunday’s tribute to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division in Boalsburg, the featured keynote speaker at the ceremony honoring the unit.

StateCollege.com - Nate Mink

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On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
There is some excellent golfing in Centre County. Whether it's the Elks Country Club, Toftrees or Penn State's Blue and White Golf Courses, there are plenty of challenging holes around the county. [Read More]
'Celebration of Service' Honors Pennsylvania Veterans 'Celebration of Service' Honors Pennsylvania Veterans
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
BOALSBURG — On Sunday, hundreds of people, including more than 90 National Guard facilities from across the state, will gather at the Pennsylvania Military Museum to honor Pennsylvania veterans. The U.S. Army reunion and memorial service begins at 12:30 p.m. Gov. Tom Corbett is slated to be there. [Read More]
Discovery Space Hopes to Fill Void Discovery Space Hopes to Fill Void
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
Experience. Explore. Discover. These three simple, yet powerful words unite to create what those involved with Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania hope area youth encounter when visiting the children’s science museum in State College. [Read More]
PennDOT Construction On Whitehall Road and University Drive Scheduled This Week PennDOT Construction On Whitehall Road and University Drive Scheduled This Week
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Laura Nichols
PennDOT is asking drivers to remain alert while driving through the work zone on Route 3018 during the ongoing construction project on Whitehall Road and University Drive. [Read More]
Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
The Penn State baseball team closed out its regular season Saturday afternoon with a 9-2 loss at Michigan State, but the body of work as a whole is among the best in the program’s recent history. [Read More]
Repeat After Me — Food First
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 Repeat After Me — Food First
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
One phrase that repeatedly came out of my mouth every show was, “food first.” I was often asked what changes would provide the greatest amount of benefit to the starving and unhealthy bodies we are working hard to feed, nourish, balance and heal. [Read More]
 

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On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
There is some excellent golfing in Centre County. Whether it's the Elks Country Club, Toftrees or Penn State's Blue and White Golf Courses, there are plenty of challenging holes around the county. [Read More]
'Celebration of Service' Honors Pennsylvania Veterans 'Celebration of Service' Honors Pennsylvania Veterans
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
BOALSBURG — On Sunday, hundreds of people, including more than 90 National Guard facilities from across the state, will gather at the Pennsylvania Military Museum to honor Pennsylvania veterans. The U.S. Army reunion and memorial service begins at 12:30 p.m. Gov. Tom Corbett is slated to be there. [Read More]
Discovery Space Hopes to Fill Void Discovery Space Hopes to Fill Void
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
Experience. Explore. Discover. These three simple, yet powerful words unite to create what those involved with Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania hope area youth encounter when visiting the children’s science museum in State College. [Read More]
Repeat After Me — Food First
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 Repeat After Me — Food First
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
One phrase that repeatedly came out of my mouth every show was, “food first.” I was often asked what changes would provide the greatest amount of benefit to the starving and unhealthy bodies we are working hard to feed, nourish, balance and heal. [Read More]
Philly Rock Legend Todd Rundgren to Play Happy Valley Philly Rock Legend Todd Rundgren to Play Happy Valley
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
Rock and Roll legend Todd Rundgren, who is best known for hit songs like “Hello It’s Me,” “I Saw The Light,” “Can We Still Be Friends,” and “Love Is The Answer,” will make a tour stop in State College Sunday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre. [Read More]
Saturday Video Profile: Introducing You to Doug Kifolo, Owner of Happy Valley Freez
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 Saturday Video Profile: Introducing You to Doug Kifolo, Owner of Happy Valley Freez
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Laura Nichols
This is the fourth in a Saturday video profile series that will offer a glimpse into the lives of some of the most notable people in State College and at Penn State. [Read More]
 

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On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
There is some excellent golfing in Centre County. Whether it's the Elks Country Club, Toftrees or Penn State's Blue and White Golf Courses, there are plenty of challenging holes around the county. [Read More]
Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
The Penn State baseball team closed out its regular season Saturday afternoon with a 9-2 loss at Michigan State, but the body of work as a whole is among the best in the program’s recent history. [Read More]
Penn State Football: O'Brien Changes Mind on Holuba Hall Reconfiguration Penn State Football: O'Brien Changes Mind on Holuba Hall Reconfiguration
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
Recently, Bill O'Brien learned why Joe Paterno had two 80-yard fields inside Holuba Hall, the team's indoor practice facility. It caused some slight modifications to the $1.5 million renovation project the university's Board of Trustees announced earlier this month for the building. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Bolden's High School QB Coach Unaware of Potential Transfer Penn State Football: Bolden's High School QB Coach Unaware of Potential Transfer
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
If Rob Bolden is considering leaving the Penn State program, his high school quarterbacks coach, who maintains a close relationship with Bolden, is not aware of it. [Read More]
State College and Penn State Noon News and Links: Friday, May 18 State College and Penn State Noon News and Links: Friday, May 18
3 days ago - StateCollege.com
State College, Penn State and Centre County are in the news all over cyberspace. We post links to the most noteworthy local stories every weekday in Noon News & Features. [Read More]
Penn State Football: O’Brien Epitomizes the New Face of Penn State Athletics
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 Penn State Football: O’Brien Epitomizes the New Face of Penn State Athletics
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
Bill O’Brien represents the new face of Penn State athletics, not just Penn State football. That’s especially true after 18 stops in seven states over 1,968 miles and 17 days on his recent Coaches Caravan. [Read More]
 

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On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County On the Golf Course: The Best Holes in Centre County
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
There is some excellent golfing in Centre County. Whether it's the Elks Country Club, Toftrees or Penn State's Blue and White Golf Courses, there are plenty of challenging holes around the county. [Read More]
Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament Penn State Baseball Turns Season Around to Earn No. 3 Seed in Big Ten Tournament
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
The Penn State baseball team closed out its regular season Saturday afternoon with a 9-2 loss at Michigan State, but the body of work as a whole is among the best in the program’s recent history. [Read More]
Philly Rock Legend Todd Rundgren to Play Happy Valley Philly Rock Legend Todd Rundgren to Play Happy Valley
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette
Rock and Roll legend Todd Rundgren, who is best known for hit songs like “Hello It’s Me,” “I Saw The Light,” “Can We Still Be Friends,” and “Love Is The Answer,” will make a tour stop in State College Sunday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre. [Read More]
Penn State Football: O'Brien Changes Mind on Holuba Hall Reconfiguration Penn State Football: O'Brien Changes Mind on Holuba Hall Reconfiguration
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
Recently, Bill O'Brien learned why Joe Paterno had two 80-yard fields inside Holuba Hall, the team's indoor practice facility. It caused some slight modifications to the $1.5 million renovation project the university's Board of Trustees announced earlier this month for the building. [Read More]
Sandusky Case: Judge Cleland Grants Prosecution's Motion to Amend Following New Details Sandusky Case: Judge Cleland Grants Prosecution's Motion to Amend Following New Details
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Laura Nichols
Prosecutors in the Sandusky case revealed more and amended some details of Sandusky's alleged conduct with minors in documents filed Friday afternoon. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Bolden's High School QB Coach Unaware of Potential Transfer Penn State Football: Bolden's High School QB Coach Unaware of Potential Transfer
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
If Rob Bolden is considering leaving the Penn State program, his high school quarterbacks coach, who maintains a close relationship with Bolden, is not aware of it. [Read More]
 
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Patty Kleban

Patty Kleban: Time to Step Up and Stop Hazing

This time it’s an initiation ritual for a “little sister” group that is not affiliated with Penn State but is affiliated with a Penn State greek organization. Just a few weeks ago, it was the women’s lacrosse at Franklin and Marshall in Lancaster. Band members at Florida A&M.

Centre County Gazette

Repeat After Me — Food First

One phrase that repeatedly came out of my mouth every show was, “food first.” I was often asked what changes would provide the greatest amount of benefit to the starving and unhealthy bodies we are working hard to feed, nourish, balance and heal.

Russell Frank: Farewell to the Woo People — Russell Frank

Today, I concede defeat. The Woo people have won. By the end of the month I will withdraw from the Woolands with all my chattels.

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