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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Crush Wildcats 59-32 Thursday
- Ben JonesPenn State was the better team on paper, and the Nittany Lions proved it on Thursday night, smothering Northwestern 59-32 on the road. The victory marked a new high for a record that hadn't been broken in over 10 years.
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Quiznos Closing Thursday Night Due to Inconsistent Business |
| 18 hours ago - StateCollege.com - C.J. Doon | |
| "State College is tough for business, mostly due to the student cycling," says Savereno, who first opened the store for business back in June 2010. "You have seven months of good business, and then five months are spotty, due to summer break, and holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving." [Read More] |
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Penn State Ranks 39th in Worldwide Survey |
| 19 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Jessica Tully | |
| Penn State ranked 39th among universities worldwide in the fourth annual Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. This is the first time Penn State has made the Top 50 in the invitation-only survey. Institutions from 133 countries were surveyed, making it the world's largest of its kind. [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Thursday, March. 6 |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More] |
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Penn State Sees Spike in Sexual Assaults, Drug Offenses |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Committee Chairman Mark Dambly said the recent news reports of sexual assaults make the rate of that particular crime appear "higher than I would like to see" and asked what the university is doing to combat the issue. [Read More] |
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Look For Win No. 6 At Northwestern Tonight |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| A win would give the Nittany Lions a sixth victory in conference play, a program-best mark since the 2011 season and a win total bettered only twice in the past ten years. [Read More] |
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Penn State Students Facing Increase in Room and Board Rates |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| If approved, the average room and board rate will rise to $4,885 a semester. That's how much it will cost for a standard double room and the most common meal plan. [Read More] |
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'Woods in Your Backyard' workshop set for March 8 |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette | |
| It's designed for anyone interested in improving their yard or small acreage lot for the benefit of humans, flora and fauna. By enhancing wooded areas or creating natural areas on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, improved water quality and reduced energy costs. [Read More] |
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Farewell For Now |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jay Paterno | |
| I want to leave you with a column on a growing trend across this state that stands to benefit Penn State over the long run. It attracts the interest of young people who by and large are highly-motivated, organized, great students and interested in service to others. [Read More] |
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Penn State Board of Trustees Set to Meet in Hershey Thursday and Friday |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Budget planning and ethics will be two key topics when The Penn State Board of Trustees meets in Hershey on Thursday and Friday. [Read More] |
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Looking Back at Penn State Wrestling’s Best All-Time Roster |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Katie Blitz | |
| David Taylor and Ed Ruth are wrapping up their careers as Nittany Lions and will certainly go down as two of the best Penn State wrestlers ever. With the program’s recent success in mind, we decided to look back at the careers of some of the most notable Penn State wrestlers of all time. [Read More] |
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'Woods in Your Backyard' workshop set for March 8 |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette | |
| It's designed for anyone interested in improving their yard or small acreage lot for the benefit of humans, flora and fauna. By enhancing wooded areas or creating natural areas on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, improved water quality and reduced energy costs. [Read More] |
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Moscow Festival Ballet Performs Swan Lake March 20 at Eisenhower Auditorium |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette | |
| Swan Lake is a love story about Prince Siegfried, his beloved Swan Queen Odette and the evil Baron Von Rothbart, a sorcerer who attempts through deception to keep the couple apart and Odette trapped in his spell. [Read More] |
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State Allocates Money for Colyer Lake Repairs |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Sam Stitzer | |
| PFBC has been busy preparing for the repair work to begin. According to the current best estimate, permitting and design work may be completed by September of 2014, and the project will be put out for bids at that time. [Read More] |
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A Brief History of the Schreyer House |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Grant Brown | |
| There is some interesting history behind Schreyer House, the residence of Penn State's president. The Tudor-style mansion sits on a 76-acre property and originally served as a summer home for H. Walton Mitchell, a three-term judge in Allegheny County. [Read More] |
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Former Penn State President Joab Thomas Dead at 81 |
| 4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| "Joab Thomas was a brilliant scholar, a visionary leader and a true gentleman," said Penn State President Rodney Erickson in a statement. "His commitment to students was legendary, and he played a critical role in building Penn State into an internationally ranked university. [Read More] |
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ESPN Broadcaster Enjoys First Visits to Happy Valley |
| 5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, John Patishnock | |
| Pegula is going to cause a lot of arena envy, especially for, I think, Ohio State is the one place I see. ... I think Ohio State's going to see this and say, "We need to have an on-campus arena like Pegula," and I think you'll see that because of this place. [Read More] |
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Decision Time Approaches for High School Referendum |
| 5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Harry Zimbler | |
| To pay for the project a referendum tax will be phased in over several years. The estimated annual cost to individual taxpayers is 2.7 mills or seven percent of current tax bills. Taxpayers with properties valued at $250,000 will see an increase of $16 per month in taxes. [Read More] |
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Storm Track Heads South, Less Snow Expected but Intense Cold Still on the Way |
| 5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| If this was a game of chicken, it looks like Mother Nature just blinked. A major winter storm has veered away from Central Pennsylvania taking a forecast for 4-8 inches of snow with it. [Read More] |
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Early Reports Show Crime Numbers Down on State Patty’s Day |
| 6 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne | |
| The initial State College Police crime numbers are in, and it looks like the drinking holiday might be losing its luster. Through 8 a.m. Saturday morning, police are reporting a 45 percent drop in crime. [Read More] |
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Performers Wanted to Audition for Fourth Annual 'Happy Valley’s Got Talent' Show |
| 6 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette | |
| "The show, ... has become Tides’ signature fundraising event and is a must-see, fun family event and raises a significant amount of money for Tides” says Suzanne Thompson, Tides executive director. “We are very grateful for the many ways in which the community has embraced this show ..." [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Thursday, March. 6 |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More] |
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Look For Win No. 6 At Northwestern Tonight |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| A win would give the Nittany Lions a sixth victory in conference play, a program-best mark since the 2011 season and a win total bettered only twice in the past ten years. [Read More] |
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Looking Back at Penn State Wrestling’s Best All-Time Roster |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Katie Blitz | |
| David Taylor and Ed Ruth are wrapping up their careers as Nittany Lions and will certainly go down as two of the best Penn State wrestlers ever. With the program’s recent success in mind, we decided to look back at the careers of some of the most notable Penn State wrestlers of all time. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Galt Set On Getting Evaluations Down To A 'T' |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "One thing that we do that's really cool is something called a T-Score. It's taken us a long time to implement it and I've never really seen anybody else do it so I don't want to tell any secrets." Galt said [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Coaches Caravan Details Released |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "Our staff is so appreciative of the tremendous welcome from Nittany Nation," Franklin said. "The pride and passion for Penn State, the football program and all our teams are very obvious. We are looking forward to getting around Pennsylvania and the region to visit with all of our proud Penn Sta [Read More] |
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Former Penn State Assistant Athletic Director Dies at 72 |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| During her tenure as an administrator, Penn State's women's programs won 14 national championships in six sports, along with 17 Big Ten regular season championships and nine Big Ten tournament titles. [Read More] |
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Report: McQueary Gambled On Penn State As Player, Told Players He Was Sexually Abused As Child |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| ESPN: "According to several of his classmates and teammates, McQueary developed a compulsive gambling habit at Penn State. He bet and lost thousands of dollars on poker and sports wagering, mostly on pro football, though he also bet, several of his former teammates say, on Nittany Lions games." [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Hit The Weights |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| “You’re never really satisfied, but I feel good about where we are right now,” New strength coach Dwight Galt said. “The one thing you’re going to find out about me is that we’re all year round." [Read More] |
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State College Quarterback Patrick Irwin To Be Honored, James Franklin To Give Keynote Address |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "To be recognized as a nominee at this banquet is more than a privilege," Irwin said this week. "My coaches and peers saw something that wasn't necessarily related to my athleticism. Playing at State High wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for some of the great teachers I have had that [Read More] |
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Lady Lions Basketball: Lucas Leads Trio Of Lady Lion Award Winners |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State Lady Lion fans have known they had a special team this year, full of special players, and now it's official in the eyes of the Big Ten conference too. [Read More] |
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Penn State Ranks 39th in Worldwide Survey |
| 19 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Jessica Tully | |
| Penn State ranked 39th among universities worldwide in the fourth annual Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. This is the first time Penn State has made the Top 50 in the invitation-only survey. Institutions from 133 countries were surveyed, making it the world's largest of its kind. [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Thursday, March. 6 |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More] |
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Look For Win No. 6 At Northwestern Tonight |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| A win would give the Nittany Lions a sixth victory in conference play, a program-best mark since the 2011 season and a win total bettered only twice in the past ten years. [Read More] |
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Penn State Students Facing Increase in Room and Board Rates |
| 23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| If approved, the average room and board rate will rise to $4,885 a semester. That's how much it will cost for a standard double room and the most common meal plan. [Read More] |
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Penn State Board of Trustees Set to Meet in Hershey Thursday and Friday |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Budget planning and ethics will be two key topics when The Penn State Board of Trustees meets in Hershey on Thursday and Friday. [Read More] |
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Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Looks To Empower Survivors Of Rape |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - C.J. Doon | |
| "The proudest thing for me is that I charted my own path after I was raped," says Simmons. "Being able to piece my life together and get back to focus in terms of studying films, making films, and still being able to move forward - to really never lose sight of your vision." [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Galt Set On Getting Evaluations Down To A 'T' |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "One thing that we do that's really cool is something called a T-Score. It's taken us a long time to implement it and I've never really seen anybody else do it so I don't want to tell any secrets." Galt said [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Coaches Caravan Details Released |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "Our staff is so appreciative of the tremendous welcome from Nittany Nation," Franklin said. "The pride and passion for Penn State, the football program and all our teams are very obvious. We are looking forward to getting around Pennsylvania and the region to visit with all of our proud Penn Sta [Read More] |
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A Brief History of the Schreyer House |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Grant Brown | |
| There is some interesting history behind Schreyer House, the residence of Penn State's president. The Tudor-style mansion sits on a 76-acre property and originally served as a summer home for H. Walton Mitchell, a three-term judge in Allegheny County. [Read More] |
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Report: McQueary Gambled On Penn State As Player, Told Players He Was Sexually Abused As Child |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| ESPN: "According to several of his classmates and teammates, McQueary developed a compulsive gambling habit at Penn State. He bet and lost thousands of dollars on poker and sports wagering, mostly on pro football, though he also bet, several of his former teammates say, on Nittany Lions games." [Read More] |
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Many have thought it a foregone conclusion that this team - perhaps the best yet in Cael Sanderson's remarkable tenure - would capture a fourth straight Big Ten title. It certainly has the firepower to accomplish the task but will have to fend off strong challenges.
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