May 2014
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Penn State Football: Shane Conlan Headed To College Football Hall of Fame
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Former Penn State All-America linebacker Shane Conlan, the leader of the Nittany Lions’ tenacious 1985-86 defenses, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The honor was announced Thursday afternoon.
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Penn State Hockey: Six Game Home Stand Highlights Conference Schedule
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It’s far too warm outside to play hockey but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about the Big Ten 2014-15 hockey season as the conference released next season’s schedule on Thursday.
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RSVP Helps Seniors Give Back to the Community
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RSVP connects more than 850 volunteers with about 115 non-profit agencies in Centre County. The volunteer opportunities are vast and range from renovating homes and becoming a natural disaster to assisting local food banks and helping with office work.
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With Lifting of Same-Sex Marriage Ban, State College Man to Wed Fiancee
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“Now that the ban is lifted we feel less guilty,” Luke Roche says. “It’s like a weight has been lifted off of our shoulders and now we can move forward with our wedding plans without any of that clouding our judgment.”
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Memorial Day and the Price of Freedom
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While we enjoy a three-day weekend that has become the unofficial start of summer, take a moment and think beyond what you want on your hamburger. Memorial Day may mark the mental transition to long sunny days, but it should mean more.
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Sneak Peek at Huge Penn State Logo for South Scoreboard at Beaver Stadium
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On Wednesday, it was deja vu all over again. Workers began preparations to add a second logo to Beaver Stadium’s exterior. This second logo will be installed on the scoreboard in the south end zone.
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Railroad Track Car Enthusiasts Gather for Centre County Excursion
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Instead of riding in trains the participants rode in small, four-wheeled powered vehicles known as track cars, motorcars or speeders. They were called speeders because they were much faster than the human-powered handcars they replaced.
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Gov. Corbett Will Not Appeal Same-Sex Marriage Decision; State College Gay Community Praises Decision
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“Given the high legal threshold set forth by Judge Jones in this case, the case is extremely unlikely to succeed on appeal. Therefore, after review of the opinion and on the advice of my Commonwealth legal team, I have decided not to appeal Judge Jones’ decision,” Corbett says.
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Despite Grassroots Opposition, Penn State Signs Student Healthcare Insurance Contract
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Students who opt to use Penn State healthcare insurance provider Aetna will be paying more for their premiums next year with less benefits, despite significant pushback from the graduate student […]
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Boalsburg Fire Company’s Memorial Day Carnival Kicks-Off Thursday
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“This is a great family event and sort of a homecoming for current and past residents of Boalsburg,” says Capt. Greg Alters. There will also be tons of food, including barbecue chicken, hot sausage sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, french fries and other carnival favorites.