July 2019
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Schlow’s Author Spotlight Will Feature Visits from 3 Best-Selling Writers
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Three months. Three best-selling authors. This fall, the Schlow Library Foundation and partners will present Author Spotlight, with three award-winning writers visiting State College on three different days.
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We Need the Spirit of Mister Rogers as Much as Ever
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Mr. Rogers reminded us of the dignity that comes when every person is seen as unique and deserving of respect. We learned to search for the innate goodness of all humanity.
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Know Your Worth: The Comparison Trap
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A few months ago, I read a quote on social media that immediately sparked attention in my spirit and has stayed with me ever since. “Comparison is the ultimate form of self-loathing.” In all of the self-help books I have read and in my personal and professional life, I have never heard comparison…
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Pa. Supreme Court Denies Sandusky’s Request for Appeal
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a petition from Jerry Sandusky to hear his arguments for a new trial.
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UAJA Odor Control Project on Track for October Completion
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UAJA’s new odor control facility on Spring Valley Road is expected to be completed in October, Ben Burns, of engineering firm Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc., told College Township Council last week.
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Blake Gillikin Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List
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Penn State football punter Blake Gillikin earned another preseason accolade when he was named to the Ray Guy award watch list as one of the nation’s best at his position.
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Former Nittany Lion Chima Okoli Named To Big Ten Advisory Commission
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Former Penn State football player Chima Okoli has been named Penn State’s new representative on the Big Ten Advisory Commission, he replaces Curtis Johnson on the committee.
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Letter from the Publisher: Chasing the Last of the Summer Lightning Bugs
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August is a funny month, part summer and part fall. While the temperature remains extremely hot throughout, by mid-month attention has already turned to school and football. As a boy, I enjoyed many carefree August days exploring the woods near our Johnstown home. Drinking from cold mountain streams, hiking foot-worn hunting paths, balancing on…
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Letter from the Editor: It’s Getting Late Early
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Yogi Berra once famously said, “It gets late early out there.” Yogi wasn’t speaking of August, but his words certainly apply. It seems like summer just ramped up, but our thoughts are quickly turning to fall. To me, there’s no better time of year around here, so that’s not such a bad thing. No…