Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Thursday, Sept. 6

First Thursday of the month means half-priced pitas at the Pita Pit. Get there before they run out of wheat!

State College, Penn State and Centre County are in the news all over cyberspace. We post links to the most noteworthy local stories every weekday in Noon News & Features.

Here is Thursday’s offering: 

News

• State College Police Release More Details After Assault – StateCollege.com

• Community Tutoring Program Gives Penn State Students Opportunity to Help Local Youth

• Sue Paterno Looking Forward to Catholic Center’s Dedication on Saturday – StateCollege.com

• Presidential Candidates’ Focus-Oriented Speeches Often Leave Much to be Desired, Experts Say – Pennlive.com

• The LGBTA Alliance Struggles to Balance Activism and Advocacy – Onward State

Sports

• Penn State Football: New Compression Suit Final Stage of ‘Regeneration Friday’ – StateCollege.com

• Penn State Football: Bill Belton Held Out of Wednesday’s Practice – StateCollege.com

• Heredia Fuels State College Spikes to Win in Finale – Centre Daily Times

Columns & Opinion 

• Girls and Science? Why Not? – Pennlive.com

• Letter to the Editor: CATA R-Route Over-Crowded – Centre Daily Times