November 2021
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No. 12 Penn State Men’s Soccer Falls 8-2 to Hofstra in NCAA Tournament Rout
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It couldn’t have gone any worse for Penn State men’s soccer Sunday, as its NCAA Tournament journey came to a sharp end in the second round at Jeffrey Field. The No. 12 seed Nittany Lions fell to Hofstra 8-2 in a shocking performance. Femi Awodesu and Danny Bloyou had consolation goals for head coach Jeff…
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9 Things to Know About a Potential New Deal Between James Franklin and Penn State
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After Penn State’s 28-0 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, James Franklin stood about 10 yards from the edge of Penn State’s south end zone and said he would talk about his future at Penn State – and perhaps elsewhere – at his weekly press conference this coming Tuesday afternoon. Neil Rudel of The Mirror in…
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Penn State Women’s Soccer Eliminated from NCAA Tournament with Third-Round Loss to South Carolina
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Penn State women’s soccer (12-8-1) fell 2-0 to South Carolina (14-6-1) on Sunday afternoon in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles. The loss marks the end of Penn State’s run in the tournament. The first half looked strong for both the Nittany Lions and the Gamecocks, as the match was…
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Lady Lions Falter Late in 67-64 Loss to Clemson
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Penn State women’s basketball (3-1) fell to Clemson (2-2) 67-64 in non-conference action Sunday afternoon on the road at Little John Coliseum. After putting together a triple-double in her last outing, Makenna Marisa picked up right where she left off with a stellar 17-point first half, helping Penn State enter the locker room with a…
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Centre County Adds 74 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 5,417 New Positives
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Centre County reported 74 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday to increase its total to 22,188, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases, 19,985 are confirmed and 2,203 are probable. Pennsylvania added 5,417 positives to bring the statewide total to 1,686,169. The county also had 100 new negative test results, bringing its total…
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Penn State Football: Handing Out the Grades Following the Nittany Lions’ Win Over Rutgers
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Penn State improved to 7-4 on the year with a 28-0 victory over Rutgers on Saturday that wasn’t short on drama with a good portion of the Nittany Lions’ roster dealing with the flu. Ugly at times? Perhaps, but the Nittany Lions were effective when they had to be on both sides of the ball…
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Penn State’s New Innovation Hub in State College Aims to Spur Entrepreneurial Success and Economic Development
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Five years ago, Penn State opened Happy Valley LaunchBox in a leased building on South Allen Street in State College as part of a burgeoning economic development effort to drive business creation and innovation among university students and community members. This week, the university cut the ribbon for the Innovation Hub, a $56.8 million new…
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5 Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner: Take Your Meal to the Next Level with the Right Bottle, or Two
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Every year, once the leaves turn and the weather gets brisk, I start to get excited about Thanksgiving. After all, what is not to love about a day that is centered on food, family, friends, and football? That Thanksgiving dinner is one of the best meals of the year — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green…
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Penn State Football: Board of Trustees Compensation Committee Set for Virtual Meeting Tuesday
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees’s subcommittee on compensation will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, according to the board’s website. The agenda for the meeting has yet to be posted, but the board’s subcommittee met in person as recently as Nov. 11. It last held a virtual session in March for the approval of men’s…
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Penn State Football: Veilleux Development Gives Nittany Lions Right Answer at Right Time
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Penn State’s season has seen its fair share of ups and down, injuries and unexpected twists, all of which lends itself to asking the question “what if?” And following Penn State’s 28-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday, a game that featured freshman Christian Veilleux taking over for a sick Sean Clifford and proceeding to throw…