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Seniors and Pets: A Wonderful Combination
- Onward State Staff, Connie CousinsIt has been shown in studies that just stroking a cat's fur can calm a person and bring a smile to his face. Cat owners, according to the researchers at the University of Minnesota, have a one-third lower risk for heart attack than non-cat owners.
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Daylight Savings Time Returns: Set Your Clocks Ahead Saturday Night |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| By moving clocks ahead an hour we pick up an extra hour of daylight in the evening. That's supposed to give everyone more time to be active outside. DST is also supposed to save energy because we don't need to use artificial lights until later in the evening. [Read More] |
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Red Hot Shooting Propels Ohio State to Win Over Lady Lions at Big Ten Tournament |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jerry Fisher | |
| Defense was once again the Achilles heal for Coquese Washington's team. Ohio State shot 72% from the field including a blistering 71% from 3-point land to build a 58-34 halftime advantage. [Read More] |
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The Benefits of Adopting a Rescue Pet |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Karen Dabney | |
| "When adopting, you are getting quite a lot of medical care that would cost you quite a bit," Bahr says. "You also save a life — you save two lives, because you make a space for a new animal." [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Herb Hands Takes On All Questions During Reddit AMA |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Herb Hand, Penn State's offensive line coach, whose fame is skyrocketing, took to the internet for a Q&A on Friday on the popular Reddit website. Answering questions under the AMA format (Ask Me Anything) Hand didn't shy away from any question for nearly an hour. [Read More] |
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Weekend Warm-Up in the Works, But Snow, Chilly Weather Will Likely Return |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| A storm may come out of the plains on Tuesday and work its way east. There's a chance of snow on Wednesday. And we'll likely see more cold spells ahead. "It looks like the warming trends we've had this winter have been short lived," says Smerbeck. [Read More] |
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Penn State Guns for Fourth Consecutive Big Ten Title |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Andy Elder | |
| “The Big Ten is not just another tournament. It’s a pretty special tournament,” Taylor said. “There’s no doubt I want to win the Big Tens and help our team win a fourth (straight) Big Ten title. There aren’t too many people who can say they contributed to four Big Ten titles.” [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions' Comeback Falls Short 4-2 Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State falls to 6-23-2 on the year but puts together yet another solid effort against a Top 10 team. Despite the poor record, the Nittany Lions continue to improve as they play nationally-ranked teams nearly every outing. [Read More] |
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Penn State Room and Board Fees to Rise as Student Applications Increase |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Gail Hurley, associate vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services, says the increase "is reasonable and represents good stewardship of our existing resources." [Read More] |
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Weekend Plans: Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Ready for the weekend? Of course you are. If you don't have plans yet be sure to take a look at the weekend planner. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Looking For Another Upset Friday Night Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| “The last time we played them, it didn't really go in our favor,” Defenseman Patrick Koudys said. “But I think we're a completely different team and I'm really excited to have them in here and show them what we have accomplished as a team.” [Read More] |
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Daylight Savings Time Returns: Set Your Clocks Ahead Saturday Night |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| By moving clocks ahead an hour we pick up an extra hour of daylight in the evening. That's supposed to give everyone more time to be active outside. DST is also supposed to save energy because we don't need to use artificial lights until later in the evening. [Read More] |
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The Benefits of Adopting a Rescue Pet |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Karen Dabney | |
| "When adopting, you are getting quite a lot of medical care that would cost you quite a bit," Bahr says. "You also save a life — you save two lives, because you make a space for a new animal." [Read More] |
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Police Urge Residents To Safeguard Homes Before Spring Break |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - C.J. Doon | |
| "We have people who take advantage of people in State College that are going to be away," says Pollack. "Just an extra set of eyes on your home helps." [Read More] |
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'Woods in Your Backyard' workshop set for March 8 |
| 3 days 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 |
| 4 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 |
| 4 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 |
| 5 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 |
| 6 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 |
| 1 week 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 |
| 1 week 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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Red Hot Shooting Propels Ohio State to Win Over Lady Lions at Big Ten Tournament |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jerry Fisher | |
| Defense was once again the Achilles heal for Coquese Washington's team. Ohio State shot 72% from the field including a blistering 71% from 3-point land to build a 58-34 halftime advantage. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Herb Hands Takes On All Questions During Reddit AMA |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Herb Hand, Penn State's offensive line coach, whose fame is skyrocketing, took to the internet for a Q&A on Friday on the popular Reddit website. Answering questions under the AMA format (Ask Me Anything) Hand didn't shy away from any question for nearly an hour. [Read More] |
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Penn State Guns for Fourth Consecutive Big Ten Title |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Andy Elder | |
| “The Big Ten is not just another tournament. It’s a pretty special tournament,” Taylor said. “There’s no doubt I want to win the Big Tens and help our team win a fourth (straight) Big Ten title. There aren’t too many people who can say they contributed to four Big Ten titles.” [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions' Comeback Falls Short 4-2 Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State falls to 6-23-2 on the year but puts together yet another solid effort against a Top 10 team. Despite the poor record, the Nittany Lions continue to improve as they play nationally-ranked teams nearly every outing. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Looking For Another Upset Friday Night Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| “The last time we played them, it didn't really go in our favor,” Defenseman Patrick Koudys said. “But I think we're a completely different team and I'm really excited to have them in here and show them what we have accomplished as a team.” [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Friday, March. 7 |
| 2 days 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 Football: The James Franklin Mint of Staff Loyalty |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman | |
| Penn State's head football coach, about his assistants: "I wanted to surround myself with guys that are loyal. When I say loyal, I mean loyal to Penn State University, loyal to James Franklin and are fired up about being here..." [Read More] |
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Crush Wildcats 59-32 Thursday |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn 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. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Dozier, Wisniewski, Conlan All Up For Hall of Fame |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| The 2014 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be announced in May from Irving, Texas, and they will be inducted at the 57th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Dec. 9, 2014 at the landmark Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Thursday, March. 6 |
| 3 days 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 Football: Herb Hands Takes On All Questions During Reddit AMA |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Herb Hand, Penn State's offensive line coach, whose fame is skyrocketing, took to the internet for a Q&A on Friday on the popular Reddit website. Answering questions under the AMA format (Ask Me Anything) Hand didn't shy away from any question for nearly an hour. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions' Comeback Falls Short 4-2 Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State falls to 6-23-2 on the year but puts together yet another solid effort against a Top 10 team. Despite the poor record, the Nittany Lions continue to improve as they play nationally-ranked teams nearly every outing. [Read More] |
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Weekend Plans: Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Ready for the weekend? Of course you are. If you don't have plans yet be sure to take a look at the weekend planner. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Looking For Another Upset Friday Night Against No. 5 Badgers |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| “The last time we played them, it didn't really go in our favor,” Defenseman Patrick Koudys said. “But I think we're a completely different team and I'm really excited to have them in here and show them what we have accomplished as a team.” [Read More] |
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Penn State Board Trustee Al Clemens Resigns; Alumni Criticize Board for Freeh Report Response |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| "Hiring Louis Freeh and the tacit acceptance of his questionable conclusions, without review, along with his broad criticism of our Penn State culture, was yet another mistake," Clemens says. [Read More] |
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Friday, March. 7 |
| 2 days 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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Police Urge Residents To Safeguard Homes Before Spring Break |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - C.J. Doon | |
| "We have people who take advantage of people in State College that are going to be away," says Pollack. "Just an extra set of eyes on your home helps." [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: The James Franklin Mint of Staff Loyalty |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman | |
| Penn State's head football coach, about his assistants: "I wanted to surround myself with guys that are loyal. When I say loyal, I mean loyal to Penn State University, loyal to James Franklin and are fired up about being here..." [Read More] |
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Crush Wildcats 59-32 Thursday |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn 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. [Read More] |
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Penn State Trustees Have Conflicting Views on Reform |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| The lack of consensus among committee members in terms of how to reform the full board was evident during Thursday's meeting when members voiced conflicting viewpoints on several issues. [Read More] |
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Go Fourth, Nittany Lion Wrestlers — Jeff Byers
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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