September 2016
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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How does having a specific month labeled Breast Cancer Awareness help in the fight against breast cancer? For one thing, it simply points a highlighting finger at it.
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Penn State Women’s Soccer’s Dennis Takes Big Ten Honor
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Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Amanda Dennis was named Freshman of the Week by the Big Ten after helping the Nittany Lions to a pair of wins over the weekend at Jeffrey Field.
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Remembering Tally Sepot: One Year Later
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On Sept. 27, 2015, Penn State students returning from a THON canning trip were involved in a one-vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike traveling westbound near King of Prussia. Of the seven passengers from Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, sophomore Vitalya Sepot was
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Penn State Football: Franklin Talks Corrections And More At Tuesday Press Conference
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James Franklin spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Penn State’s meeting with undefeated Minnesota this weekend. Here is what you need to know.
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Letter from the Editor
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You’ll undoubtedly be seeing a lot of the color pink during October. It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so everything from NFL teams to small businesses will be wearing or showcasing pink items to demonstrate their support. This month’s issue of Town&Gown even has an interview in our “Lunch with Mimi” column…
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5 Questions with Michael Berkman, director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy
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T&G: You had a lecture event with Brooke Gladstone in September titled, “The 2016 Campaign: Is it the Media’s Fault?” Why do you think we have a presidential campaign with two people who have such high negatives when it comes to public opinion? Berkman: It is certainly true that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump…
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Myths and Truths about Down Syndrome
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and since 2009, the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society (CRDSS) has held its Buddy Walk to raise money and promote awareness. This year’s walk is October 15 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Here are some common “myths” and accompanying truths from the National Down Syndrome Society about people…
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Police: Man Was Unconscious in Alley, Had .490 BAC
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A man who was found unconscious in an alley last weekend had overdosed on alcohol and stopped breathing before being placed on a ventilator, according to State College Police.
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Penn State Hockey: Broadcast Details Released For 2016-17 Season
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Penn State hockey’s 2016-17 season is just days away and now nearly all of the game times and broadcast details have been finalized the program announced on Tuesday.
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Police Still Seeking Man Who Led Officers on Downtown Chase
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State College Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who allegedly led officers on a downtown chase following an attempted traffic stop earlier this month.