February 2025
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Penn State Trustees Disqualify Fenchak From Ballot for Reelection
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An outspoken Penn State trustee who has sued the university for access to financial information was barred from seeking reelection to the board this year after a new nominating subcommittee deemed him “unqualified” to appear on the ballot. Barry Fenchak was the sole candidate among 19 put forward on Wednesday to be disqualified from running…
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Will Reportedly Not Need Surgery to Repair Right Foot Injury
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INDIANAPOLIS — Abdul Carter, who has the potential to become Penn State’s first No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick since 2000, has been advised by doctors not to undergo surgery to repair a stress reaction in his right foot, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday. Carter already opted out of participating in on-field drills at…
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Why Did Penn State LB Kobe King Depart for the NFL Despite Eligibility Remaining? ‘I’m Ready For It’
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INDIANAPOLIS — Kobe King’s decision loomed over Penn State in the days that followed a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, the team’s dynamic running back tandem, starting quarterback Drew Allar, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and more had all announced their returns. King ultimately opted to take a…
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Range’s Childhood Love of Comic Books Evolved Into HVC3
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Happy Valley Comic & Collectibles Convention celebrates its third year March 1-2 at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
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Amid a Time of Tumult, a Challenge to the Party in Power
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At a tumultuous time in our history, with the long-held norms and expectations of the federal government being dissected, it is a time to have a frank discussion. One side that has professed a steadfast commitment to a strict interpretation of the Constitution seems content to ignore that commitment with each day. But we must…
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‘No One Knew More.’ Community Mourns Loss of Penn State Historian and Journalist Lou Prato
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If you had a question about Penn State sports history, you could always turn to Lou Prato. Whether it was one of his several books, his columns in various publications or talking to the man himself for his encyclopedic knowledge of Nittany Lion athletics, Lou always had the answer, and he delighted in telling the…
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Centre County United Way Campaign Raises More Than $1.2M
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Centre County United Way’s 2024 Campaign raised $1,245,459, the organization revealed during a celebration on Tuesday night at Centre Care in College Township. “I am delighted with this year’s results and want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, whether through financial gifts, volunteer work or advocacy,” Megan Evans, CCUW interim director, said.…
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Believes He’s NFL Draft’s Best Player: ‘I Want To Be the No. 1 Pick’
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INDIANAPOLIS — Abdul Carter has long manifested his destiny. He knew how good he was going to become, how hard he would work and how he’d achieve his dreams. Carter let his Penn State teammates hear it ahead of his first workout three years ago. Since then, rep by rep and play by play, Carter’s…
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State College, Penn State Ramping Up Police Presence for State Patty’s Weekend
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State College Borough and Penn State are once again partnering to tamp down the crime and safety issues associated with State Patty’s Day, the student-created drinking holiday expected to take place this weekend. The informal event, which began in 2007, traditionally occurs the weekend between THON and the university’s spring break, mostly on Saturday, and…
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Penn State TE Tyler Warren Opts Out of On-Field Drills at NFL Combine. Why?
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INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Warren is following suit with Penn State’s other likely first-round NFL Draft selection, Abdul Carter, and will not participate in on-field drills at this week’s scouting combine, he confirmed on Thursday. Warren is expected to become one of, if not the first tight end selected in April’s draft. “Just kind of sitting…