October 2014
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Going Pink: Breast Cancer Photo Exhibit Brings Disease Into Focus
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The face of breast cancer comes into sharp focus thanks to an exhibit that’s now on display in State College — but you better hurry if you want to see it. Today is the final day that a traveling photo exhibit, titled “67 women, 67 counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania,” will be on display…
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Penn State Lantern Tour Brings Famous Figures Back for Halloween
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Everyone from professional football player John Cappelletti to former university president George Atherton will return for one night, when they will inhabit campus to guide visitors through Penn State’s history by lantern light.
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State Funds Pave Way for Road Improvements in Patton Township and Pedestrian Paths in State College
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Almost $1,000,000 in state grants is being awarded to improve the roads and pedestrian paths in the State College area. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded $160,000 to the State College borough to improve bicycle paths and sidewalks connecting the west end of town to the Penn State campus, and $800,000 to Patton…
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Knock Off Bentley 3-2
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Penn State improved to 4-1-2 on the year as the Nittany Lions upended Bentley on Thursday night 3-2 despite a late push to tie the game in front of a strong Pegula Ice Arena crowd.
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For James Franklin, Lessons Learned at Maryland Helped Lead to November Success
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It was a lesson in late-season coaching that James Franklin will never forget. And one that he put into real-life practice at Vanderbilt with resounding success. In 2001, Franklin was the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Maryland. (In all, he was at Maryland in 2000-04, ’08-10.) The previous year, he…
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Police Capture Eric Frein, Suspected of Killing Officer From Penn State
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Frein was on the FBI’s Most Wanted list during the 48-day manhunt throughout Pennsylvania. The suspected killer had been on the run since he allegedly ambushed Dickson outside the Blooming Grove Barracks on Sept. 12.
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State College Teacher Battling Brain Tumor for Second Time Organizes Charity Fundraiser
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Covol decided to organize an event to help her sons see how much support there is for families going through a hard time. “This has been very humbling,” she says. “We’re fortunate to live in this wonderful community and are so grateful for their support.”
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Penn State Football: Uplifting Athletes Breaks $1 Million Mark
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“We all work really hard on it,” said Kline. “It’s something we take a lot of pride in and really enjoy doing. It’s a great opportunity for us to give back and the players get behind it. It’s a huge testament to what we do here at Penn State and how seriously we take giving…
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Centre County Report: Diver Trains for Olympics at McCoy Natatorium
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There’s an Olympic-caliber athlete right here in State College, aiming to go for the gold in 2016 in Rio. Her training is intense, constant and mesmerizing to watch.
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Looking For Consistency Against Bentley
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Penn State hits the ice on Thursday night to face Bentley for the first of a two game series, the Nittany Lions will look to keep the consistency headed int he right direction. A win on Thursday night would give Penn State three straight wins after sweeping Holy Cross last weekend for the first ser