Joe Lister
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Penn State Responds to ‘Online Vitriol’ Directed at Jewish, Muslim and Arab Students
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Penn State issued a statement on Sunday condemning what it described as “online vitriol” toward Jewish, Arab, and Muslim students. The university said it experienced an uptick in bias reports filed as a result of “hateful and malicious comments online” from within and outside the Penn State community. “We unequivocally reject all forms of hate, discrimination, harassment,…
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Dozens Block State College Streets During Pro-Palestine Protest
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A group of more than 50 people marched through the streets of downtown State College on Monday evening protesting Israeli military actions in Gaza. The event lasted about 90 minutes and featured frequent verbal clashes with counter-protesters. Organized by the People’s Defense Front, Student Committee for Defense and Solidarity and Students for Justice in Palestine…
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Penn State Debuting New Nittany Lion Logos
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The Nittany Lion is getting another revamp. Penn State is launching new logos and marks depicting the Nittany Lion mascot in an effort to “update and modernize the iconic Nittany Lion’s brand,” the university announced in a release. Merchandise featuring the new logos will roll out on Friday, October 4, ahead of the UCLA game. The university will…
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Why Charlie Kirk’s Mic Was Cut at Penn State Turning Point USA Event
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The conservative activist was not prohibited from speaking, but a Penn State spokesperson said event organizers did not have — and did not request — permission to use sound amplification.
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Committee Recommends Removal of Alumni-Elected Trustee Barry Fenchak From Penn State Board
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees Governance Committee voted on Monday morning to recommend that the full board expel alumni-elected trustee Barry Fenchak. The committee’s recommendation was due to an alleged violation of the trustees’ code of conduct. “Specifically, Trustee Fenchak initiated a verbal interaction with a female staff member — witnessed by two other staff…
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Penn State Board of Trustees Alters Election, Conduct Codes
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to alter several sections of its own bylaws regarding elections and code of conduct. With the vote, the board will be able to decide which candidates running for alumni trustees positions are qualified for election and punish any trustees who speak out against board decisions. The 27-6…
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Meet the Penn Staters Competing in the Paris Olympics
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More than two dozen current and former Penn State athletes are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, which began on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony. Penn State will see the 12th-most athletes compete in the Olympics of any NCAA institution, behind the likes of Stanford, USC, Michigan, UCLA and…
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Bill Pickle’s Tap Room Undergoing Renovations, Will Reopen in June
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Bill Pickle’s Tap Room, 106 S. Allen St. in State College, is temporarily closed while undergoing renovations, management confirmed to Onward State. The bar is expected to reopen in June. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bill Pickles Tap Room (@bptaproom) “Our goal is to maintain the essence of what makes Pickle’s special…
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Hotworx Fitness Studio to Open State College Location
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Hotworx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio, is planning to open its new State College area location soon, according to its Instagram. The 2021 S. Atherton St. location in the Hills Plaza is expected to open near the end of May, pending a certificate of occupancy. Hotworx State College is between Leila’s Beauty Salon and the new…
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Penn State Softball Reaches NCAA Tournament for First Time in 13 Years
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Penn State softball has qualified for the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2011 and the 11th time in program history. The Nittany Lions will open their NCAA Tournament run against Texas State at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17, in College Station, Texas. The game will air on ESPNU. Despite falling in the opening round of…