November 2022
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Handing Out the Grades Following Penn State’s 35-16 Win over Michigan State
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Penn State beat Michigan State 35-16 on Saturday evening to improve to 10-2 on the year, just a win shy of matching its win total from the previous two seasons combined. It wasn’t always flashy but the Nittany Lions leaned on timely play calling, defense and overall quality to close out the regular season on…
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Penn State Football: Lambert-Smith Shines in Confidence-Boosting Performance
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Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith made the most of his opportunities on Saturday evening, racking five catches for 83-yards while also passing for a touchdown en route to the Nittany Lions’ 35-16 win over Michigan State at Beaver Stadium. It was the sort of performance fans have been hoping to see from a receiver who…
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Getting to 10 Wins the Hard Way, for Penn State Football and Sean Clifford
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Penn State’s 35-16 victory over Michigan State on Saturday gave the Nittany Lions their fourth 10-win regular season in the past seven seasons the hard way. Winning double-digit games in a regular season is tougher than it looks. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 1993, Penn State has had 10 or more regular season…
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Penn State Finishes Regular Season with 35-16 Win over Michigan State
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No. 11 Penn State football (10-2, Big Ten 7-2) defeated Michigan State (5-7, Big Ten 3-6) 35-16 in the regular season finale on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The result secured the Nittany Lions’ first 10-win season since 2019 and eliminated the Spartans from bowl eligibility. After recognizing 22 seniors on Senior Day, Penn State overcame…
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State High Football Beats North Allegheny 28-7 to Advance to PIAA State Semifinals
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State College went ahead early and never looked back, defeating District 7 champion North Allegheny 28-7 on Friday night at Memorial Field to advance to the PIAA Class 6A state semifinals. The Little Lions got on the board first with a 27-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Owen Yerka to receiver Michael Gaul who made a…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Nittany Lions Roll Past Lafayette 70-57
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Penn State men’s basketball rolled past Lafayette to the tune of a 70-57 victory at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday night, improving the Nittany Lions’ record to 6-1 on the year. It was a game like nearly all Penn State has played so far this season, the Nittany Lions relying on consistent three-point shooting…
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Centre County Stays at Low COVID-19 Community Level for 10th Consecutive Week
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Centre County remained at the low community level for COVID-19 for the 10th consecutive week as new cases of the virus declined, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s latest update on Friday. At the low level, the CDC recommends wearing a mask if symptomatic, if an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 or has…
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5 Storylines to Follow as Penn State Takes on Michigan State
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Penn State takes the field Saturday afternoon for a 4 p.m. kick off against Michigan State. The Spartans are one win from becoming bowl eligible while the Nittany Lions are eyeing up a 10-win season and a chance to help springboard into their 2023 season and the probable start of the Drew Allar era at…
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Shop Small: Local Retailers Compete by Offering Experience, Service and Events
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With the holiday season upon us, small retailers in Centre County have been ramping up for the next month. In a world of Amazon.com and other online shopping, they are finding it harder and harder to compete. However, many local small retailers are hoping this will be the most wonderful time of the year. Lee…
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School Districts Challenged by Staffing Shortages
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Statewide, the number of new teachers has plummeted. “Ten years ago, 20,000 new teachers were entering the field each year. Last year, only 6,000 did so,” said acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Eric Hagarty on Sept. 30. Representatives for local schools told The Centre County Gazette what impact the educator staffing shortage…