Opinions
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Letter: Supporting Balachandran for Judge
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As we head to vote on Tuesday, I write to share why I support Gopal Balachandran’s campaign for judge. When he ran for State College Borough Council in 2021, as a neighbor and friend, I knew he’d be an important voice and conscientious presence. Now in that role, I have appreciated his thoughtful yet gentle…
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Letters: Zydney Deserves Another Term on SCASD Board; Rater Most Qualified for Judge; Support Fight to End Alzheimer’s; Supremely Unethical
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As a State College Area School Board member of almost eight years, I have been fortunate to witness the ongoing development of the board during my years of service. During this time I have acquired an increasing appreciation for one board member who has always been diligent in her work with the board. Laurel Zydney…
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Letters: CCDC Neglects Win4Bellefonte Democrats; Family Law Experience Needed for County Judge; Clear Choice for PV School Board
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Win4Bellefonte is disheartened by the Centre County Democratic Committee’s latest mailings that identify five Democrats running for Bellefonte Area School Board. The CCDC has ostracized Win4Bellefonte’s Democrats simply because they are willing to work together with Republicans to do what is best for our school district and community. Win4Bellefonte is student-first, and student-focused, and has…
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Letters: Slate for State Candidates Make Student Success Priority; Rater’s Bona Fides; Jordan’s Failed Stunt
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A recent letter to the editor in another publication cites “declining academic performance among SCASD students” as a reason to support particular candidates for the State College Area School Board. But is there evidence to support the claim of academic decline? In fact, there is very little. Like all school districts, SCASD has experienced impacts on learning…
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Letters to the Editor: Stay Informed About Proposed Casino Developments; Balachandran Best Choice for Judge
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As the continuing licensing battle regarding the Nittany Mall casino plays out in the Commonwealth Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, College Township leadership has recently realized and decided they can no longer burden staff to keep up with posting the latest barrage of legal documents filed every few days in Harrisburg. At the most…
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NIMBY, Etiquette and Pleasant Valley Sundays
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In today’s language, an earworm is not a worm, nor does it have much to do with your ear. It’s a song or melody that keeps repeating in your mind. Ever since returning to State College 15 years ago an oldie-but-goodie song has occasionally given me an earworm that reminds me of Happy Valley. The…
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Letter: Elect Candidates That Bring Leadership and Experience to State College Borough Government
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The May 18 primary election in State College Borough has several well qualified candidates running for borough council and mayor. Cathy Dauler, Ron Filippelli and Katherine Yeaple will bring substantial local government knowledge and experience to the council job. They are not single-issue candidates and have demonstrated in the past their ability to listen to…
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Op-Ed: A Strong Town-Gown Partnership Can Transform State College and Surrounding Communities
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Editor’s Note: The author, Alvin de Levie, is a candidate for alumni trustee in this spring’s election for the Penn State Board of Trustees. Alumni trustee candidates are welcome to submit commentary on university and community issues by emailing geoff.rushton@statecollege.com. Penn State, State College and the surrounding communities stand poised to seize an epic opportunity…
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Setting and Changing Financial Goals
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By Judy LoyRegistered Investment Advisor, ChFC®, RICP® and CEO of Nestlerode & Loy, Inc. For financial planning, many individuals and families have short- and long-term goals that can compete for money and time. In addition, everyone’s goals are different and changing. Some families have children they wish to put through college without loans and others…
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In America, It Can Be Festivus Every Day
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While it can’t be Christmas every day, there is one holiday ritual celebrated daily: the Festivus “Airing of Grievances.”