Columns
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Frank: As War in Ukraine Enters Year Five, a New War Begins
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If you’re like me, at some point this winter, you complained about the relentless cold. But consider what it’s been like in Ukraine, where it was just as frigid not […]
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Hook: Glorious Gossip
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Don’t make the mistake of thinking gossip trivial or unimportant. Do not dwell on the details. You wish to convey an air of knowingness, not a proof of knowledge, and […]
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Overwhelmed by Nutrition Advice? A Local Dietitian Offers a Practical Starting Point
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One of the most common things women share with me is how overwhelming nutrition can feel, especially when there is a health concern or they’ve been told they need to […]
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Inside/Outside State College: Give the People What They Want
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Inside/Outside State College is a regular column by Jeff Deitrich offering views on downtown and the outdoors within a 30-minute driving distance. Give the people what they want. And what […]
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Paterno: A Reminder of How Much Our History Matters
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“At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history…..while darkness and denialism can hide much, they erase nothing.” –President Joe Biden at an event recognizing […]
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Happiness Is Fleeting. Joy Is Lasting
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“Rejoice in the Lord always; and again, I say, ‘Rejoice!’”- Philippians 4:4 (NIV) I can’t remember when I first heard the saying, “Happiness is fleeting. Joy is lasting.” I don’t […]
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Frank: Can Ray Bilger End the GOP’s Winning Streak in the 15th Congressional District?
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If you were going to design a Democrat who stood a chance of breaking the Republican Party’s stranglehold on Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, his resume would look like Ray Bilger’s. […]
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Op-Ed: Growth of Data Centers Has Serious Impact on Electricity Supply, Costs and the Environment
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Artificial intelligence has come to occupy large parts of our lives in a very short time. This rapid change has required massive investment in data centers. Because of data centers’ […]
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Paterno: Memories and Pride of Pa.-Made Woolrich Coats Endure
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On the Monday before the Penn State outdoor hockey game, I was going through our basement cedar closet, looking for the best extreme cold weather coat. That is where I […]
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Battista: Hockey in Beaver Stadium Another Dream Come True
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“You see things; you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” – George Bernard Shaw This George Bernard Shaw quote is hanging in […]