Zach Berger is the managing editor of StateCollege.com. He graduated from Penn State University in 2014 with a degree in print journalism. Zach enjoys writing about a variety of topics ranging from football to government, music, and everything in between.
The notable items on the agenda include the reappearance of controversial recreational facility access changes, alcohol service at intercollegiate athletics facilities, and the Pennsylvania budget impasse.
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone involved with the State College Area School District that superintendent Dr. Robert "Bob" O'Donnell's contract was renewed. O'Donnell, who has led the district and its 7,000+ students since 2011, will stick around for another five years.
It's no secret that Pennsylvania is struggling through a historic budget impasse that started way back in July. And while many sectors are facing hardships as a result of the budget situation, there may be in quite as bad shape as education.
But even then, there's going be some understandable disappointment when the total isn't higher than that of 2015, or 2014, or 2013, or 2012. And while I disagree with your disappointment, I really do get it.
A year of fundraising and 46 hours of standing and dancing 'For The Kids' has come to a close. As always, the final few hours of THON brought a rollercoaster of emotions.