December 2012
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Penn State Football Finals Week: Bill O’Brien’s 8 Traits of a Great Teacher
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It’s finals week at Penn State, but the Nittany Lion football team has already passed its on-the-field exams for the fall semester. That’s due in large part to the professor they saw for 20 hours a week from August to November – Bill O’Brien. While the first-year coach has received accolades across the…
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State College Area School District Increases Police Presence in Wake of Newtown Tragedy
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An increased police presence will be in place at each school in the State College Area School District through the start of the winter holiday, at least.
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State College Area School District Offers Resources to Help Families During Crises
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As an entire nation tries to process an unfathomable tragedy, State College Area School District officials took action to make sure parents are equipped with the resources to help their children cope with grief and understand what happened in Newtown, Conn. on Friday.
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Down Wire Results in Nearly 800 with Lost Power for Short Period
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A down wire caused nearly 800 area customers to lose power for about 45 minutes Monday afternoon while crews worked to clean up the wire.
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Penn State: HUB Computer Store to Close in the Spring
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Penn State will close its computer store in the HUB in May because of poor sales, the university announced Friday. However, the school plans to expand its software licensing division.
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Downtown State College Holiday Shopping Tip of the Day
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The holiday season is in full swing, and the shops in and around downtown State College have great deals for you to satisfy everyone on your list.
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Penn State, State College Afternoon News & Features: Monday, Dec. 17
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State College, Penn State and Centre County are in the news all over cyberspace. We post links to the most noteworthy local stories every weekday in Noon News & Features.
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American History and Food Come Together at Bellefonte High School
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On Tuesday at Bellefonte Area High School, a unique history project will take place — and residents of Centre County are invited to take part.
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Penn State Gathers to Honor Newtown Victims
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Amid candlelight, the Penn State community gathered once again on the Old Main patio. On Sunday night, hundreds of Penn State students and State College residents convened to honor the victims of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
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Patty Kleban: Teacher Bravery in the Wake of the Newtown Elementary School Shooting
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As I watched the news coverage, I reflected on the teachers. I watched in awe as the reports of incredible bravery and heroism of those elementary school teachers and staff likely saved the lives of so many children, Patty Kleban writes.