August 2020
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Centre County Adds 6 New COVID-19 Cases
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday reported six new COVID-19 cases in Centre County, bringing its total to 423 since the first was reported on March 20.
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I Won’t Be Teaching in a Classroom, but I’m Ready to Make the Best of a Most Unusual Semester
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For the first time in 28 years, I am not starting the academic year in a classroom. Today is the first day of the 2020-2021 academic year and I will be at home. No stacks of syllabi to distribute on the first day. No new outfit or bag to carry my stuff to class. No…
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Penn State Suspends Fraternity for Hosting Large Social Gathering
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Penn State has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity chapter for allegedly hosting a large social gathering on Saturday in violation of COVID-19 safety policies.
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Penn State Police Investigating Reported Sexual Assault in East Halls
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Penn State police are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred at about 3 a.m. Saturday on campus, according to a Timely Warning issued by the university.
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2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Centre County
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Centre County added two new COVID-19 cases on Sunday to bring its total to 417 since the first was reported on March 20, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Centre County Adds 5 New COVID-19 Cases
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Centre County reported five new COVID-19 cases on Saturday to bring its total to 415 since the first was reported on March 20.
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SCASD Delays Start of School Year
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State College Area School District is shifting its first few days of the academic year, including pushing back the start of in-person classes by one day, Superintendent Bob O’Donnell wrote in a message to district families on Saturday.
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Penn State Reports at Least 148 Positive Results Among Pre-Arrival Student COVID-19 Tests
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Penn State’s targeted pre-arrival COVID-19 testing of students has identified 148 cases of the virus so far, the university announced on Friday.
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PIAA Set To Move Forward With Fall Sports Following Final Vote
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Fall sports will move forward in Pennsylvania following a 25-5 vote by the PIAA Board of Directors on Friday afternoon.
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Examining the New Era of House Calls
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In the age of COVID-19, people have been changing the way they stay in touch with family and friends, using virtual methods to stay connected. Healthcare systems are doing the same by offering telehealth services for patients and providers to connect virtually.