Matt DiSanto
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Penn State Outlines COVID-19 Testing Plans for Student Arrival
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Penn State students who haven’t shared their COVID-19 vaccination status with the university will need to jump through a few hoops before moving in next week. They’ll also be required to go for weekly testing until they submit proof of vaccination. As announced during Aug. 3’s university town hall, on-arrival COVID-19 testing will be required for all…
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Faculty Group to Host ‘Vaccinate Penn State’ Rally
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A group of Penn State faculty members will host a rally on Friday to urge the university to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees. Led by the Coalition for a Just University, faculty members will gather at noon in front of Old Main to deliver an open letter to Penn State that outlined concerns…
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Penn State Women’s Volleyball Alumnae Hancock and Washington Win Olympic Gold with U.S. Team
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Penn State women’s volleyball alumnae Micha Hancock and Haleigh Washington won Olympic gold medals as part of the United States team that decisively swept Brazil in the final on Sunday morning in Tokyo. Washington started the match and posted eight kills, five blocks and a dig. After the match, she was recognized as the Olympic…
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Penn State Alums Kovacs, Naeher Win Olympic Medals
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While former Nittany Lion wrestler David Taylor won Olympic gold, two other Penn State alumni claimed medals Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Tokyo. Former Penn State track and field standout Joe Kovacs took silver in the shot put and former Nittany Lion women’s soccer star Alyssa Naeher won bronze with the U.S. women’s national…
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Penn State Wrestling Alum and State College Resident David Taylor Wins Olympic Gold Medal
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For the first time in its history, Penn State wrestling has an Olympic gold medalist. Competing with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, program legend and State College resident David Taylor took gold in the 86 kg finals against 2016 Olympic champion Hassan Yazdanicharati of Iran. Despite a slow start, Taylor battled back to claim the…
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Penn State Now Requiring Indoor Masking at All Campuses
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As COVID-19 transmission levels in Pennsylvania rise, Penn State is now requiring indoor mask-wearing for all individuals, regardless of their vaccination status. University officials said on Wednesday afternoon that the policy change comes as nearly half of the counties that are home to Penn State campuses are experiencing “substantial” levels of COVID-19 transmission, according to the Centers…
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Penn State’s David Taylor to Wrestle for Olympic Gold
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Penn State wrestling great and State College resident David Taylor dominated overnight in Tokyo en route to the Olympic finals. Now, he’s got a chance to bring home his first Olympic gold medal. Representing the United States at 86 kg, Taylor, who trains with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, began his Olympic tournament Tuesday night…
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Penn State Encouraging, but Not Requiring, COVID-19 Vaccinations for Fall Semester
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Penn State officials hosted a virtual town hall on Tuesday afternoon to discuss COVID-19 and the university’s plans for the fall semester. In a nutshell, vaccines aren’t mandatory, COVID-19 testing is ramping up, and mask policies aren’t changing…yet. To learn more about Penn State’s fall semester plans, check out what we know so far. Vaccinations…
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Report: Penn State Wrestler Joining Football Team as Walk-On
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Penn State wrestling heavyweight Seth Nevills is reportedly broadening his horizons as a dual-sport athlete, according to 247Sports. Starting this summer, he’s joining Penn State football as a walk-on offensive lineman while maintaining his wrestling scholarship. He was spotted last weekend at the team’s annual “Life For Life” event with other linemen. Although he hasn’t played…
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Penn State Student Dies Following Battle with COVID-19
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A Penn State student has died as a result of COVID-19-related complications, according to family and social media posts. Neil Patel, a 20-year-old sixth-semester Schreyer Honors College scholar studying finance, died on Sunday, August 1, following a four-month battle with COVID-19. He is the second known Penn State student to die after contracting the virus. “The university…