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James Franklin Shows Off Nasty Paintball Bruises at Media Day
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James Franklin, his coaching staff, and his players spoke to the media on Saturday, touching on a variety of relevant subjects heading into the 2018 season. Perhaps the most surprising information was visual, though.
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Penn State Football: Wide Receiver Emery Simmons Commits to Nittany Lions
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Emery Simmons, a three-star receiver from Hope Mills, N.C., announced his commitment to Penn State on Saturday night, taking to Twitter to make his decision public.
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Penn State Football: 4-Star Linebacker Commits to Nittany Lions
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James Franklin has added another recruit to Penn State’s 2019 class with a commitment from Lance Dixon, a four-star linebacker out of West Bloomfield, Mich. He dropped his commitment video into the Twitterverse on Sunday afternoon.
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Penn State Football: Freshman OL Nana Asiedu Announces Career-Ending Heart Condition
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A piece of unfortunate personal news hit in the world of Penn State football on Wednesday night as true freshman and four-star recruit Nana Asiedu took to Twitter, letting Penn State fans know about a heart condition that will force the him to end his career early.
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New App Connects Community with Penn State Arts Events
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Penn State’s Performing Arts Council hopes to provide a more efficient experience for students, faculty, and community members looking to capitalize on the entertainment offered on campus with its newest project, the Arts App initiative.
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Blue-White Game Comes with Plenty of Entertainment
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The 2018 Blue-White Game seemed to bring a different dimension to Beaver Stadium. Between Keegan-Michael Key’s coaching throughout the afternoon to Spice Adams punt return touchdown, there was plenty for the fans who actually made it into the stadium to laugh along with.
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Penn State Football Announces 2018 Game Themes
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Penn State football on Friday released its schedule of game themes for the upcoming season. After fans learned that the White Out will take place against Ohio State on Sept. 29, the athletic department also nailed down dates for the Stripe Out and Military Appreciation Day (among others).
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Penn State Football: Micah Parsons and Family Gearing Up for Blue-White Weekend
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Parsons’ dad, Franklin explained, has apparently rented a bus to fit quite the crew of family and friends coming from the state capital.
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James Tierney Maximizes Utility as Economics Lecturer, Entrepreneur, Improv Comic and Twitter Talent
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To many, taking an economics course at Penn State means big classes, lots of graphs, and exams in the Forum Building. But it may also give you the chance to learn from the versatile Tierney — a lecturer in the subject, social media guru, and entrepreneur, among other things.
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Pennsylvania House Resolution Declares Saquon Barkley Day
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Just when you thought Saquon Barkley had it all, he just got a little bit more. He’s ranked at No. 1 on Mel Kiper’s Big Board. He celebrated his 21st birthday with an endorsement deal with Nike. And now there’s a whole day dedicated to celebrating him in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.