Matt DiSanto
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Penn State Football Player Charged with Criminal Mischief After Stray Bullet Damages Patton Township Condo
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Penn State football safety Jonathan Sutherland was charged on Friday after allegedly firing a bullet that wound up inside a nearby Patton Township condo. Sutherland, 22, faces one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief and one summary count of disorderly conduct. According to a criminal complaint, Sutherland discharged a 9 mm handgun during a party on…
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Penn State Receives State Grants for Brewing Program, Hemp Production Research
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A handful of state grants awarded to Penn State last week will help the university continue researching brewing, hemp production and the spotted lanternfly. Funded under the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, the Specialty Crop Block Grants support high priority crops that aren’t eligible under the federal specialty crop grant program. Penn State received: – A $69,797 grant to…
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Penn State Sues Apparel Company for Alleged Trademark Infringements
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Penn State is suing an online apparel shop for trademark infringement, according to court documents filed Monday. The 56-page lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, argues Vintage Brand is selling items that feature designs “virtually identical” to Penn State trademarks, including the Nittany Lion logo and university seal.…
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State College’s COVID-19 Ordinance Rescinded
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Ten months after its introduction, State College’s COVID-19 emergency ordinance is no longer in effect, according to the borough. The ordinance was set to remain in effect until July 31 or until the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s emergency declaration was rescinded, whichever came first. In May’s primary election, voters approved a state constitution amendment giving…
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Penn State Sets Dates for Student Season Football Ticket Sales
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Penn State will launch online student football season ticket sales on Monday, July 19. Sales throughout the week will follow the traditional model of seniority, giving each class a chance to get their passes each day. Season tickets for students this year are $239 — the same price as in 2019. Each pass will give students access…
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New Report Summarizes Penn State Community’s Feedback on Next University President
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A new report published by a Penn State task force provided some notable insight surrounding the university’s search for its next president. The Next Gen Penn State Advisory Group, which formed in April to lead the search for Penn State’s next president following Eric Barron’s planned retirement, spent the better part of the last two months organizing a…
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Penn State Alumnae Hancock, Washington Make Team USA Olympic Volleyball Roster
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Penn State women’s volleyball will be well represented when the United States heads to Tokyo for the Olympic Games this summer. Nittany Lion alumnae Micha Hancock and Haleigh Washington were among 12 athletes named to the United States’ Olympic roster. They’re also joined by Penn State alumna Megan Courtney, who was named an alternate for…
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The Hut Pot to Open in Downtown State College
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A new hot pot restaurant is expected to open in downtown State College later this summer. The aptly named The Hut Pot will open in the former location of Yallah Burrito Company at 404 E. Calder Way. Hitham Hiyajneh, owner of Yallah and multiple other State College eateries, is a business partner with The Hut Pot.…
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State Champion Levi Haines Commits to Penn State Wrestling
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Penn State wrestling began its Class of 2022 with a bang on Thursday when reigning PIAA state champion Levi Haines committed to the Nittany Lions. Haines is ranked the No. 12 overall recruit in the Class of 2022, according to InterMat’s current rankings. The Biglerville standout is a three-time state finalist and captured his first title…
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Lion Shrine, Pennsylvania State University Sign to Undergo Renovations
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Two popular on-campus Penn State landmarks will close next month to receive renovations and landscaping improvements. The Nittany Lion Shrine and Pennsylvania State University near Beaver Stadium will close for about four weeks starting June 1. A new walkway will be installed outside the shrine, while renovations at the Pennsylvania State University sign will provide accessible walkway…