January 2015
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It Just Isn’t Arts Fest Without Weapons
in Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Columns, Community & Entertainment, Life Entertainment, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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When I asked my daughter why she enjoys playing with swords, she replied, “It’s cool that you can use a sword when you’re only 6-years-old.” Just like it’s cool to use a pretend stethoscope or a plastic Swiss army knife.
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Old Stew and Bad Discipline, Cockroaches and Chocolate Milk
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The cockroaches loved my system. I would turn on the kitchen light and feel like a parent who had come back early from a weekend away and found his teenager having a party so out of control that the cops responding to the noise complaint were waiting for backup before barging in.
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Nittany Mall Working to Appeal to Bigger Audience, New Fitness Store in the Works
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Nittany Mall General Manager Polly Welch wants to set the record straight. Even though she’s sad to see J. C. Penny close in April – leaving one of the mall’s anchor spots in a temporary limbo – she looks forward to a bright future for the State College shopping mall. “We are strong,”…
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Penn State Football: Ficken And Smith Accept NFL Combine Invites
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com, Williamsport—
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While Ficken may not need to impress with his 40-yard dash and ability to bench press, the invitation will likely raise his stock with NFL teams. ESPN recently rated Ficken as the top kicking prospect in this year’s draft.
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Police Investigate Reported Grand Theft Auto
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The owner reported he had parked his 1997 black Jeep Wrangler on the 400 block of Peach Alley as he carried personal effects up to a nearby apartment on Beaver Avenue. The owner had reportedly left the Jeep running, and returned to find it stolen.
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Man Sentenced For Building Pipe Bomb to Kill Wife’s Lover
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Rice told police that he had built the bomb out of anger that his wife was having an affair. He reportedly told police that he’d planned to attach the bomb to the vehicle of his wife’s lover, then trigger the explosion once that person was inside the car.
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PennState Football: Lynn Joins Buffalo Coaching Staff
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Penn State fans might just recognize a new face on the Buffalo Bills sideline this upcoming season as new head coach Rex Ryan hired former Nittany Lion D’Anton Lynn as a defensive assistant. The Bill announced a six man staff hire late Monday evening.
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Stacy Parks Miller Accuses Centre County Commissioners of Conspiracy, Retaliation
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The Centre County Board of Commissioners has appointed a Harrisburg law firm to serve as special counsel on issues related to the investigation of Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller – and the board might need to make good use of its services. According to Parks Miller’s attorney Bruce Castor, a potential storm…
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Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, January 27
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Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories.
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The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon: What If There Were No Greeks?
in Columns, Community & Entertainment, Latest Penn State News, Life Entertainment, Local News, StateCollege.com, THON—
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As the money raised for THON grows, so does the amount raised by the Greeks. In 2013 the top ten Greek organization pairs raised almost $2 million for THON. That money comes from somewhere.