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Penn State Wrestling Crowns Three NCAA Champions

Penn State Wrestling Crowns Three NCAA Champions

- Anthony Colucci

Penn State wrestling entered the finals of the NCAA Championships with the national title locked up and seeking additional points for its gaudy team total. With five Nittany Lions wrestling in the finals, Penn State crowned three national champions and said goodbye to two of the most decorated athle

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David Taylor: Bryce Jordan Center to Host 2020 Olympic Trials David Taylor: Bryce Jordan Center to Host 2020 Olympic Trials
11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
If you thought you’ve seen the last of David Taylor, Zain Retherford, and Bo Nickal at Penn State, think again. [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling: Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Eighth at NCAA Championships Penn State Wrestling: Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Eighth at NCAA Championships
13 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
Penn State had two wrestlers compete in the Saturday morning medal round at the NCAA Championships. The Nittany Lions were 1-2 in the session with Nick Lee finishing strong after taking consecutive losses to place fifth and Roman-Bravo Young dropping his only match to finish eighth. [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling: 5 Nittany Lions Headed to NCAA Finals Penn State Wrestling: 5 Nittany Lions Headed to NCAA Finals
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
PITTSBURGH — The semifinals and blood round of the NCAA Championship on Friday night were more of the same for Penn State wrestling. The Nittany Lions went 6-2 in the session and opened up a big lead in the team race. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I've cried after each season so I'm probably going to cry after this one as well,” Larsson said. “Hopefully it'll be happy tears." [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling Advances Six to Semifinals At NCAA Championships Penn State Wrestling Advances Six to Semifinals At NCAA Championships
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
After a few hiccups on Thursday night, Penn State wrestling returned to full strength on Day Three of the NCAA Championships, going 6-0 in the quarterfinals and keeping one more alive in the consolation bracket. The team is guaranteed to finish with at least six All-Americans. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I feel more athletic than ever. I feel good right now,” Brown added. “When you’re confident on the field and get to play with your speed, and when [strength coach Dwight] Galt gets you right and everything, I feel good.” [Read More]
Coroner: Osagie Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds Coroner: Osagie Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
The 29-year-old man who was shot and killed by State College police on Wednesday died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers. [Read More]
New Zealand Tragedy Hits Home for Local Muslims
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 New Zealand Tragedy Hits Home for Local Muslims
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Report
Members of the Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania are among those mourning the loss of fellow Muslims in the New Zealand mosque attacks last week, and say they hope to encourage peace in people of all faiths. [Read More]
Vigil Pays Tribute to Man Who Was Fatally Shot by State College Police
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 Vigil Pays Tribute to Man Who Was Fatally Shot by State College Police
2 days ago - StateCollege.com
Community groups gathered Thursday night at the Allen Street Gates to honor the life of Osaze Osagie. The 29-year-old was shot and killed by State College police on Wednesday as officers attempted to serve to a mental health warrant. [Read More]
State High, Penn State Alumna to Hold Launch Party for New Children's Book at Schlow State High, Penn State Alumna to Hold Launch Party for New Children's Book at Schlow
2 days ago - StateCollege.com
State High and Penn State alumna Rebecca Roan return to State College on Sunday to hold a launch party for her debut picture book, Dragons Get Colds Too. [Read More]
 

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State High, Penn State Alumna to Hold Launch Party for New Children's Book at Schlow State High, Penn State Alumna to Hold Launch Party for New Children's Book at Schlow
2 days ago - StateCollege.com
State High and Penn State alumna Rebecca Roan return to State College on Sunday to hold a launch party for her debut picture book, Dragons Get Colds Too. [Read More]
The Avid Gardener: Escape to the Orchid Show The Avid Gardener: Escape to the Orchid Show
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Lora Gauss
The Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society will hold its 54th annual Orchid Show at Penn State’s Snider Ag Arena this Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This promises to be an ideal escape for the first weekend of spring with tropical colors in abundance. [Read More]
Super Fair Shares Community Resources Super Fair Shares Community Resources
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Vincent Corso
One hundred agencies and organizations will be represented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the mall, making the Super Fair a one-stop event for people to find all the information they need about local community resources. [Read More]
I-99 Road Work Begins Next Week; Atherton Street Traffic Delays to Continue I-99 Road Work Begins Next Week; Atherton Street Traffic Delays to Continue
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
Road improvement work on a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 99 in Centre County will get started next week, while on North Atherton Street in State College, drivers can continue to expect long travel delays, according to PennDOT. [Read More]
Voodoo Brewery to Open State College Location Voodoo Brewery to Open State College Location
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Elissa Hill
Meadville-based Voodoo Brewery is opening a location in the State College area. The new pub will open at 201 Elmwood Street, where it will join the newly-renovated Maine Bay & Berry Café in the former Barn at Lemont. [Read More]
Newly Renovated Maine Bay & Berry Café Features Its Well-Known Fresh Seafood – and Much More Newly Renovated Maine Bay & Berry Café Features Its Well-Known Fresh Seafood – and Much More
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Vilma Shu, Town&Gown
State College’s newest destination café and market had its grand re-opening in February. [Read More]
State College Planning Improvements to Fairmount Avenue Park State College Planning Improvements to Fairmount Avenue Park
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
A State College park that hasn't gotten much attention over the past few decades could soon be seeing some improvements to make it a more inviting space for people of all ages. [Read More]
Monterey Jazz Festival Tour to Feature Rising Talents at Eisenhower Auditorium Monterey Jazz Festival Tour to Feature Rising Talents at Eisenhower Auditorium
4 days ago - StateCollege.com
California’s Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest consecutively running festival of its kind. In celebration of its six decades, the festival’s touring arm will bring to Penn State a diverse roster of millennial talent representing the future leaders of jazz. [Read More]
Body Ink Has Gone Mainstream, and Centre County Tattoo Artists Are Thriving Body Ink Has Gone Mainstream, and Centre County Tattoo Artists Are Thriving
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Vincent Corso, Town&Gown
Yes, tattoos have gone mainstream. Just ask the many tattoo artists in Centre County, who seem to always be busy with customers. They are ready to help you find the perfect art to fit your skin. [Read More]
In Defense of Babies
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 In Defense of Babies
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Russell Frank
When we’re not contemplating our own demise, or the end of civilization, there’s joy, and what is a baby, if not, according to the idiom, a bundle of joy? [Read More]
 

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David Taylor: Bryce Jordan Center to Host 2020 Olympic Trials David Taylor: Bryce Jordan Center to Host 2020 Olympic Trials
11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
If you thought you’ve seen the last of David Taylor, Zain Retherford, and Bo Nickal at Penn State, think again. [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling: Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Eighth at NCAA Championships Penn State Wrestling: Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Eighth at NCAA Championships
13 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
Penn State had two wrestlers compete in the Saturday morning medal round at the NCAA Championships. The Nittany Lions were 1-2 in the session with Nick Lee finishing strong after taking consecutive losses to place fifth and Roman-Bravo Young dropping his only match to finish eighth. [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling: 5 Nittany Lions Headed to NCAA Finals Penn State Wrestling: 5 Nittany Lions Headed to NCAA Finals
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
PITTSBURGH — The semifinals and blood round of the NCAA Championship on Friday night were more of the same for Penn State wrestling. The Nittany Lions went 6-2 in the session and opened up a big lead in the team race. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I've cried after each season so I'm probably going to cry after this one as well,” Larsson said. “Hopefully it'll be happy tears." [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling Advances Six to Semifinals At NCAA Championships Penn State Wrestling Advances Six to Semifinals At NCAA Championships
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
After a few hiccups on Thursday night, Penn State wrestling returned to full strength on Day Three of the NCAA Championships, going 6-0 in the quarterfinals and keeping one more alive in the consolation bracket. The team is guaranteed to finish with at least six All-Americans. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I feel more athletic than ever. I feel good right now,” Brown added. “When you’re confident on the field and get to play with your speed, and when [strength coach Dwight] Galt gets you right and everything, I feel good.” [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling Opens Up Lead After One Day at NCAA Championships Penn State Wrestling Opens Up Lead After One Day at NCAA Championships
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
PITTSBURGH — Penn State wrestling capped off the first day of the NCAA Championships on Thursday with another impressive performance and plenty of falls. Although they actually lost a match this time (three to be exact), the Nittany Lions extended their lead and seem poised to pull away on day two [Read More]
Penn State’s Full House: Five Running Backs, One Ball
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 Penn State’s Full House: Five Running Backs, One Ball
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
If the Nittany Lions in 2019 plan to follow the 2017 Georgia model — and at least one PSU RB says they will — yet stick with the RPO, it’s hard to see where there will be enough carries to go around. [Read More]
Penn State Wrestling Jumps Out to Team Lead at NCAA Championships with 9-0 First Round Penn State Wrestling Jumps Out to Team Lead at NCAA Championships with 9-0 First Round
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Anthony Colucci
Penn State wrestling set the tone early at the NCAA Championships during the first session on Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Nittany Lions rattled off nine wins, including five falls, to wrack up 21 points and jump out to the lead in the team race. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Ellis Shows Flashes Early In Spring Practice Penn State Football: Ellis Shows Flashes Early In Spring Practice
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I think the two corners, Keaton and Marquis [Wilson], are really doing some good things," James Franklin said after practice. "The further away you are from the ball, receivers and corners, it helps with that (adjustment to college). But they’ve both been impressive." [Read More]
 

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Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I've cried after each season so I'm probably going to cry after this one as well,” Larsson said. “Hopefully it'll be happy tears." [Read More]
Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“I feel more athletic than ever. I feel good right now,” Brown added. “When you’re confident on the field and get to play with your speed, and when [strength coach Dwight] Galt gets you right and everything, I feel good.” [Read More]
Penn State’s Full House: Five Running Backs, One Ball
Column
 Penn State’s Full House: Five Running Backs, One Ball
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
If the Nittany Lions in 2019 plan to follow the 2017 Georgia model — and at least one PSU RB says they will — yet stick with the RPO, it’s hard to see where there will be enough carries to go around. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Ellis Shows Flashes Early In Spring Practice Penn State Football: Ellis Shows Flashes Early In Spring Practice
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I think the two corners, Keaton and Marquis [Wilson], are really doing some good things," James Franklin said after practice. "The further away you are from the ball, receivers and corners, it helps with that (adjustment to college). But they’ve both been impressive." [Read More]
Report: Penn State To Receive $733,000 From The Second Mile Report: Penn State To Receive $733,000 From The Second Mile
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jim Davidson
Penn State will reportedly receive $733,000 from Jerry Sandusky’s now-decommissioned The Second Mile charity, according to a report from The Associated Press. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Thompkins Posts Fast 40 While Barkley Sleeps on the Couch Penn State Football: Thompkins Posts Fast 40 While Barkley Sleeps on the Couch
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State wideout DeAndre Thompkins showcased his speed and quickness during Pro Day on Tuesday morning, headlining the testing with a 4.33 40-yard dash. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Barratt Picks Up First-Team Honors Penn State Hockey: Barratt Picks Up First-Team Honors
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State sophomore forward Evan Barratt is one of three Nittany Lions to pick up Big Ten honors. The conference announced a slew of accolades on Tuesday afternoon. [Read More]
Beto O'Rourke Brings Campaign to Penn State Beto O'Rourke Brings Campaign to Penn State
5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
O'Rourke — the first 2020 candidate to make a visit to Penn State, though likely not the last given Pennsylvania's position as a battleground state — spoke about a range of topics including immigration, criminal justice reform, health care, the Green New Deal, economic equity and more during a [Read More]
Penn State Football: McSorley Looks Sharp At Pro Day Penn State Football: McSorley Looks Sharp At Pro Day
5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Of the 1,215 passes Trace McSorley has thrown in his collegiate career, it would be hard to argue that the few dozen he slung down the field during Penn State's Pro Day on Tuesday morning were more important, but he looked good all the same. [Read More]
New Facilities Help Shaver’s Creek Educate the Next Generation of Conservationists New Facilities Help Shaver’s Creek Educate the Next Generation of Conservationists
6 days ago - StateCollege.com - Karen Walker
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is situated in a tranquil setting so removed from the hubbub of a bustling campus and ongoing construction, it’s easy to forget that this nature-lover’s mecca is a mere 20-minute drive from downtown State College. [Read More]
 
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Mike Poorman

Penn State’s Full House: Five Running Backs, One Ball

If the Nittany Lions in 2019 plan to follow the 2017 Georgia model — and at least one PSU RB says they will — yet stick with the RPO, it’s hard to see where there will be enough carries to go around.

Jay Paterno

What a Biden Candidacy Can Bring to Our Country

Joe Biden may or may not jump into it, but the United States is a better nation with him in the 2020 presidential race. His life and career, while imperfect, have been an example of what we can be and an example of the fight we can all have within us.

In Defense of Babies — Russell Frank

When we’re not contemplating our own demise, or the end of civilization, there’s joy, and what is a baby, if not, according to the idiom, a bundle of joy?

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