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Frank: You Think You’re Frazzled? Listen to These Kids
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As I’ve gone from being the same age as my students’ parents to being the same age as their grandparents, I’ve increasingly felt like undergrads and I live on different […]
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Hook: Getting Ready for Penn State’s Adidas Switch, and a Concession Stand Request
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The day of reckoning we have all been waiting for since last September is now less than two months away. Of course, I’m talking about July 1, 2026 – the […]
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Paterno: These Core Issues Must Be Resolved for the Long-Term Stability of College Football
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In 2026, college football and college sports face a most uncertain future. Athletic departments are having financial difficulties, and even the largest schools are not immune. Nationally it is common […]
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Column: Nonconference Teams Penn State Football Should Schedule
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Penn State’s 2025 nonconference slate featured matchups against Nevada, Florida International and Villanova, and this year’s slate isn’t much better, with Marshall, Temple and Buffalo on deck. With all due […]
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Wayne Sebastianelli Made an Enduring Impact on the Lives of Many
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It is part of our humanity that our lives intersect with other people’s lives. It’s unavoidable. And then there are those who move across life’s sky to become like a […]
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Rafacz: This Centre Gives, Donate to Spotlight PA State College and Support Vital Local Journalism
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All gifts to Spotlight PA during Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fundraiser hosted by Centre Foundation on May 6-7, will benefit the State College regional bureau.
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Dannah Gresh: This ‘Mother of the Year’ Really Knows How to Connect With Kids
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She’s written 30-some books and co-authored many more, having sold about 3 million copies. She’s launched a ministry organization called “Pure Freedom” and spoken to approximately 600,000 people in live […]
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Battista: What To Do Next – Revisited
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“Dream Big! Keep it Real. Get it Done!” – Joe Battista, From The Power of Pragmatic Passion It’s graduation season, and you know what that means? It’s time for my […]
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Rockview: Its Origins and Golden Days Under the Sun
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As the community comes to terms with the impacts of Rockview’s closure and the uncertain future of its vast prison landscape, some may find meaning in reflecting upon its early days as a penitentiary, writes Local Historia’s Matt Maris.
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Penn State’s $88.9 Million Check From the Big Ten Is Topped Only by Ohio State; PSUPoorman’s Top 10 Takes
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Penn State, powered by its College Football Playoff semifinal appearance two seasons ago, received $88.92 million from the Big Ten Conference as part of the league’s revenue distribution for 2025, […]