August 2021
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Penn State Says 80% of University Park Students Have Received COVID-19 Vaccine
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COVID-19 vaccination rates for Penn State students and employees at University Park substantially exceed those for the general Centre County and statewide populations, according to data released by the university on Monday night. More than 86% of students living on campus at University Park and 78% of off-campus students have provided proof of vaccination to…
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Pennsylvania Mandates Masking for K-12 Schools, Day Cares
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Masks will be required inside all K-12 schools, early learning programs and child care providers in Pennsylvania beginning next week as statewide COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday. The order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Allison Beam will go into effect on Sept. 7 and requires all…
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Penn State Football: Dotson A Little Bigger, A Little Faster
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With 2:01 left to go in the fourth quarter, Penn State trailing Minnesota 31-26, Jahan Dotson catches a pass from Sean Clifford in stride over the middle of the field. For the next five seconds Dotson runs as fast as he can, but it’s not fast enough. He’s caught from behind and Penn State eventually…
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Centre County Reports 1 New COVID-19 Death, 24 Cases
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Centre County reported one new COVID-19 death and added 24 cases of the virus on Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county now has had a total of 231 deaths attributed to COVID-19, including three in August. The case total stands at 17,662 (16,035 confirmed and 1,627 probable). Pennsylvania added 3,249 new…
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Duck Donuts Celebrates Grand Reopening with Week of Events
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Now under new owners and management, Duck Donuts’ State College location will celebrate its grand reopening this week with a “Five Days of Fun” event beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The week will continue with free cinnamon sugar donuts on Thursday, and the first customer in line will receive a…
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Penn State Football: Roberson Gets Nod at No. 2 Quarterback Spot
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Penn State will look to redshirt sophomore Ta’Quan Roberson this season at the No. 2 quarterback spot, coach James Franklin announced on Tuesday. “There really hasn’t been a whole lot of conversation,” Franklin said. “I sit in the quarterback meetings every single day and [Sean Clifford] is taking 90% of the reps with the ones…
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A Commonsense Goal for Fans This Football Season
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The buzz is in the air once again. Penn State alumni and Nittany Lion football fans have been waiting a long time for the return of the tailgating, the food, the pageantry, the school spirit, and the “We Are…Penn State” cheer to shake the foundation of Beaver Stadium. We want this; we need this; and…
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HOPE Initiative to Hold Remembrance Ceremony for Community Members Lost to Overdose
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In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Centre County Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Initiative will hold a ceremony on Tuesday to remember community members lost to a drug overdose. The remembrance ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the steps of the Centre County Courthouse, 102 S. Allegheny St. in…
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Penn State Football Announces Captains for 2021 Season
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Penn State football announced six captains for the 2021 season on Monday afternoon with this year’s group including two offensive stars, three defenders and one special teamer. The captains, in order of seniority, are listed below: Sean Clifford (redshirt senior, quarterback) Jonathan Sutherland (redshirt senior, safety) Jordan Stout (redshirt senior, kicker/punter) Jaquan Brisker (graduate senior,…
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Perform at Bryce Jordan Center
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 19, the venue announced on Monday. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show, ranging from $39.50 to $89.50, will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. BJC Insiders and Live Nation presale tickets will be available at 10…