October 2015
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The Life and Death of the Penn State Elms
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Penn State planted its first American Elm trees in the late 1890s. As they grew, those trees became a staple of Penn State. They served as a quiet study spot, shade, and provided a majestic view for all students who passed by them.
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Penn State Football: Carl Nassib Named ESPN Midseason All American
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Carl Nassib has 11.5 sacks which is just shy of Penn State’s all-time single season record of 15, was named ESPN.com Midseason All Big Ten Team.
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Centre County Wants Judge’s Order in Right to Know Suits Overturned
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“Such communications are a matter of public concern because such contact is limited by various rules of court. The public has a right to know… whether the District Attorney and members of the judiciary are engaged in improper ex parte communications.”
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Penn State Researchers Discover Breakthrough For Brain Repair
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For the first time in history, a group of researchers have discovered a way to turn glial cells into neurons for brain repair for those who have suffered from Alzheimer’s, stroke, or traumatic injuries.
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Punter Needed? I’m Available.
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I was a pretty fair kickball player back in the day and I don’t see why having a strong foot with one of those big, red playground balls wouldn’t translate to coffin-cornering the oddly shaped bladder you use in football.
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Penn State Football: Franklin Clarifies Role In Offense
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“I wouldn’t say play calling. I would say more about what we’re doing. We need to run the ball right now. We need to throw the ball right now. We need to move the pocket, those types of things.”
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Penn State Football: Franklin Talks Playing Barkley, Hackenberg Late In Blowout
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“…I understand the discussion. I’m just telling you my nature, it’s hard to do that. It’s hard to wave the white flag.”
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Police Seek Info on Valvoline Vandals
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Three unidentified teenagers are suspected of racking up a serious bill at the Valvoline on Benner Pike. But the three teens didn’t take their cars in for an oil change or an inspection. Instead, they reportedly smashed windows and caused over $1,000 in property damage.
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Judge Schedules Deadlines in Paterno-NCAA Lawsuit
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The suit, ongoing since 2013, looks like it will wrap up sometime after next August, concluding what will be over three years of back-and-forth legal maneuvering.
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Penn State Football: Game Note Highlights: Maryland Week
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For the second time this season, Penn State will visit an NFL venue, as the Nittany Lions meet Maryland Saturday in the Baltimore Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. game on ESPN. It is the 39th meeting between the teams, but just the second as Big Ten members.