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Grading Penn State’s 2026 Defensive Coaching Staff Hires

in Penn State Football, Penn State Sports

Jan 11, 2026

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Joel Haas

Penn State’s coaching staff is set for next season, featuring an almost entirely new group of coordinators and position coaches. Entering his first season with the Nittany Lions, head coach […]
Aiden Fink Makes History as Penn State Men’s Hockey Defeats Minnesota

in Penn State Hockey, Penn State Sports

Jan 10, 2026

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Joel Haas

Penn State returned to action in Pegula Ice Arena Saturday night for the second of a two-game series against Minnesota and last of four total meetings on the year, looking […]
Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Rutgers in Another Record-Setting Victory

in Penn State Sports, Penn State Wrestling

Jan 10, 2026

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Geoff Rushton

No. 1 Penn State wrestling returned to dual meet action for the first time in three weeks with a record-setting 46-0 throttling of Rutgers on Saturday at Rec Hall. The […]
Great PA News Quiz: Mastriano’s Decision, Shapiro’s Campaign Coffers and No News Is Bad News

in Political News, Spotlight PA

Jan 10, 2026

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Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

In this week’s news quiz: Mastriano announces his gubernatorial decision, Gov. Shapiro’s sizable campaign coffers, another newspaper closure and Pennsylvania’s newest city.
Penn State Men’s Hockey Blanks Minnesota in ‘Excellent’ Win

in Penn State Hockey, Penn State Sports

Jan 9, 2026

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Joel Haas

Penn State got a chance to make up some ground in the Big Ten standings with a pair of games against Minnesota at Pegula Ice Arena, starting with a Friday […]
Grading Penn State’s 2026 Offensive Coaching Staff Hires

in Penn State Football, Penn State Sports

Jan 9, 2026

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Joel Haas

With the hiring of running backs coach Savon Huggins on Thursday night, Matt Campbell slotted in the final piece of the 2026 coaching puzzle. With all of Penn State’s coordinators […]
Penn State Announces Addition of Edge Rushers Coach Christian Smith

in Penn State Football, Penn State Sports

Jan 9, 2026

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Joel Haas

Penn State has poached from another Big Ten school for its latest coaching staff addition. On Friday evening, the Nittany Lions announced the hiring of edge rushers coach Christian Smith, […]
Penn State Names New Fundraising Chief, Creates External Affairs Division

in Latest Penn State News, Local News

Jan 9, 2026

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Geoff Rushton

Penn State on Thursday named a new fundraising and alumni relations executive, and announced the creation of a new Division of External Affairs to be overseen by President Neeli Bendapudi’s […]
Majority Ownership of Happy Valley Casino Changes Hands

in Business, Local News

Jan 9, 2026

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Geoff Rushton

The Happy Valley Casino has reached what one representative called a “significant milestone” ahead of its anticipated opening this spring. New York-based Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has become majority owner […]
Section of West Branch Road Closed After Crash

in Local News

Jan 9, 2026

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Geoff Rushton

Part of West Branch Road near State College is closed for an extended period on Friday following a vehicle crash, according to borough police. The road is expected to be […]