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8 More Reasons to Be a Fan of Penn State’s Terry Smith
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Penn State safeties coach Deon Broomfield was born in 1991, the same year his fellow defensive backfield coach Terry Smith was a Nittany Lion football team captain. That season, Smith helped lead Penn State to an 11-2 record, wins over Notre Dame and in the Fiesta Bowl, and a final ranking of No. 3 in…
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If We’re Doing Corporate Names for Berkey Creamery Ice Cream Flavors Now, Here’s Some Other Suggestions
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On a recent trip to the Berkey Creamery, I noticed what I thought was a new flavor on the board called Three Stripe Delight. I have a usual go-to list of creamery flavors among them; Coconut Chip, Alumni Swirl, Russ Digs Roseberry, Peachy Paterno and Black Raspberry Frozen Yogurt (don’t let the “yogurt” thing deter…
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Q: Who Blocks for 534 Pass Plays and Doesn’t Give Up a Sack? A: Penn State’s Trevor Buhr
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Former Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Buhr — now a Nittany Lion for the 2026 season — was a definite burr in the butts of opposing defenses on passing downs over the past two seasons with the Cyclones. A legit PIA. At Iowa State in 2024 and 2025, Buhr was a blocker for 534 offensive snaps…
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Battista: Our Summer Adventures Continue
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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller Our 27-day summer adventure is finally coming to an end. Just one more day in our nation’s capital, then we are finally off to our South Carolina home. It’s been quite the journey! Since July 15, we’ve been driving and flying through and across nine states…
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Poorman: 10 People I Saw at Penn State Football’s Practice on Monday
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Penn State football is as accessible and transparent as I’ve ever seen it, going back through my almost half-century of covering the Nittany Lions. So far, at least, and admittedly a small sample size. Of Penn State’s first five summer camp full-squad practices, three have been open to local media for upwards for two hours.…
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Inside/Outside State College: The Vast Expansion of Outdoor Seating Downtown
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Downtown State College now has more than 45 eating and drinking locations with at least one place to sit outside on the property or immediately adjacent. That’s a fantastic development.
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Op-Ed: Self-Exclusion Is a Decision That Can Change a Life
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Pennsylvania has made gambling more accessible than ever before. Casinos, online gambling, sportsbooks and mobile apps are available around the clock, making it possible to place a wager in seconds. For most people, gambling remains entertainment. But for thousands of others, it becomes something very different—a cycle of financial loss, anxiety, damaged relationships and growing…
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For Matt Campbell, Actions Speak Louder Than Words on Day One of Penn State’s Summer Camp
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Watching Matt Campbell on Wednesday at Penn State’s first official practice of preseason training camp, it seemed like just another day at the office for the Nittany Lions’ still-new head football coach. Wednesday afternoon under the hot summer sun was Day 243 of the Campbell Era at the Lasch outdoor practice fields, as local media…
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Frank: What’s With All the Bear Sightings?
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The reports have been pouring in from all over: Bear sighted in the Highlands. Bear in Holmes-Foster. In Park Hills and Park Forest. West College Heights. Boalsburg. Autumnwood. Pine Grove Mills. On front porches! Destroying bird feeders! Going through garbage! Spooking ducks! About the only place a bear hasn’t been seen is on a barstool…
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Hook: Why Soccer Can Be a Long-Term Revenue Growth Opportunity for Penn State
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last few years, you are eminently aware of one thing here in Happy Valley: Penn State’s athletic department wants your money! From sponsorships to donations to tickets to fees and beyond, it seems like everything associated with Penn State sports is now monetized. Why, even our beloved…