January 2015
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Borough Crews Battling Snow, Working to Clear Roads
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Local officials wasted no time in preparing for Monday’s snowstorm. State College Public Works Operations Manager Eric Brooks says borough crews began salting roads at 9:00 Sunday night. Since then, borough employees have been working around the clock to stay on top of the 4 to 6 total inches of snow expected on Monday.…
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Penn State Wrestling Falls at Home to Top-Ranked Minnesota 17-16
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On Jan. 30, 2011, the Penn State wrestling team dropped a home dual meet to the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Nittany Lions had been undefeated in the friendly confines of Rec Hall ever since. It took nearly four years to the day, but that streak is finally over.
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The Difference Between ‘Creative’ Writing and Lying on Your Resume
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Throughout history, there have been some famous impostors. People who misrepresented their employment history or educational background in writing or in person and were able to slide by unnoticed – for at least a little while.
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Winter Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow Monday, Schools Closed
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A winter storm is barreling through our region and it’s expected to deliver some of the heaviest snowfall so far this year. Snow Emergencies have been declared. Travel could be treacherous.
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Smith & Amos Wow Woo from Penn State at Senior Bowl
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Senior Bowl scouting assistant and PSU graduate Patrick Woo has spent the past half-year traveling the country to watch college football’s top seniors. Here’s what he sees in a quarter of Nittany Lions who were in Mobile, Ala., last week for the game.
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Second Weekend Storm Ready To Pile On The Snow
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State College has already weathered one snowstorm in recent days, but another is set to hit the Centre Region on Sunday evening and will bring even more snow than its predecessor. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the region. Travel could become hazardous as roads pick up snow…
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Roger L. Williams To Retire As Alumni Association’s Executive Director
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After 12 years at the top of the Penn State Alumni Association, Roger L. Williams announced his retirement as the organization’s executive director on Thursday afternoon in a news release. Williams will continue his current duties until June 30. “It’s been the privilege of my 36 years in American higher education to serve the world’s biggest,…
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game
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One thing is certain, Penn State hockey may not win every game, but the Nittany Lions will make sure that you get your money’s worth. Penn State came back from a three goal deficit for the second straight game to eventually tie Northern Michigan 5-5 on Saturday night.
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Penn State Track Honors Late Kevin Dare Through High School Meet
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The Penn State track and field team hosted the annual Kevin Dare High School Invitational on Saturday, drawing more than 1,200 athletes from 50 high schools to compete in a slew of track events. Dare was the only Penn State student-athlete to ever lose his life during competition.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Thump Rutgers 79-51
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Penn State basketball put together a 40 minute effort on Saturday afternoon that finally showcased the team head coach Pat Chambers has said he sees on his roster. The Nittany Lions steamrolling Rutgers 79-51 for their first Big Ten win of the season and 13th of the year.