September 2024
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Letting Plays Come to Him. Will Teammates Follow Suit?
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Abdul Carter saw it the whole way. He waited patiently for the moment Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer would leave the pocket, and that’s when he snapped. Carter raced toward Altmyer, bringing him down and knocking the ball out for a strip-sack that sealed Penn State’s 21-7 win over Illinois on Saturday. Carter had been lauded…
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Healthy Fall Habits for Centre County Moms: Nourishing Your Body and Prepping for the Busy Season Without Dieting
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As the crisp autumn air settles over Central PA, many moms find themselves juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities – from school drop-offs and after-school activities to work deadlines and holiday preparations. The idea of eating “perfectly” or following a strict routine can feel overwhelming and down right impossible. The good news? Staying healthy this fall…
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Letter: Transparency, Accountability Urgently Needed for Penn State’s Board
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Penn State’s $4.57 billion endowment is invested under the supervision of a small group called the Penn State Investment Council. The council’s activities are very closely held, and most of Penn State’s Board receives only summary information about the endowment. According to Penn State, the university paid 1.86% in investment expenses and advisor fees on its endowment in 2022-23…
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Penn State Runs All Over Illinois for Ranked Win. What Was Learned?
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The fireworks blasted from all sides of Beaver Stadium as the crowd, bleached with a solid white, roared from the stands. It sure looked like a White Out game, although technically it wasn’t. It was, however, an intense environment that played witness to No. 9 Penn State’s 21-7 victory over No. 19 Illinois on Saturday.…
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After Beating Illinois, Make No Mistake: Penn State Is Still in the Playoff Hunt
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Survive and advance. On to Cincinnati. Forget the 17.5-point spread. And, as James Franklin likes to say, “We’re going to celebrate wins around here.” Ignore the two missed field goals by Sander Sahaydak, both from 40 yards — the first wide left and the second wide right — that have pushed his season stats to…
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No. 9 Penn State Defeats No. 19 Illinois 21-7
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No. 9 Penn State (4-0, 1-0) used a strong ground game and a defense that didn’t break after the first drive to defeat No. 19 Illinois (4-1, 1-1) 21-7 on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium in the Nittany Lions’ Big Ten opener. The two teams were tied at halftime and Penn State held a 14-7…
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Penn State LB Dominic DeLuca Ruled Out Ahead of Illinois Game
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Penn State will be without one of its regular defensive starters for its matchup with Illinois on Saturday night. Dominic DeLuca, a team captain who exited with an injury against Kent State last weekend and did not play the second half, has officially been ruled inactive, per the Big Ten’s Availability Report. DeLuca had tallied…
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Rotary Celebrates 100 Years of Service in State College
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In October 1924, a group of State College professionals got together to establish the State College Rotary Club, joining a relatively young national organization that had been founded in Chicago in 1905 with the focus of “encouraging community connections based on friendship and service.”
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Great PA News Quiz: Arming Ukraine, Nuclear Deal and Election Issues
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In this week’s news quiz: Presidential polling, a Three Mile Island revival, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visit and a student publication removed from newsstands.
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Scenes From the 2024 Penn State Homecoming Parade
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Penn State’s annual Homecoming Parade took to the streets of State College Friday night as floats made their way from East Halls, through campus, down College Avenue, and up to the Lion Shrine in a route filled with music and celebration. As always, Onward State’s photographers were along the parade route to capture all the…