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  • Rockview: Its Origins and Golden Days Under the Sun

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    Its origins and golden days under the sun There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear…

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    Tours, Crawls,Romps, and Hops: The Bar Crawl Tradition is Strong in State College

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    So, I was driving through downtown State College the other day and saw something strange: a group of college-aged people dressed up as hot dogs. The costumes included a bun and yellow mustard squirts on a hot dog that made its way all the way up with a hood over the head. It was about…

  • Nature Unplugged

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    For nearly a decade Centred Outdoors has been helping people connect with the natural world It is plain to see that when it comes to outdoor adventure, Centre County is a great place to be. All you have to do is step outside and look around. You will find many state parks and forests with…

  • Growing a Greener Penn State

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    How campus stewards are building a more sustainable University Park To bid farewell to seemingly endless winters, University Park displays an array of color and fragrance along the walkways, buildings, groves, and meadows throughout the grounds. Photographers, writers, botanists, and the community can find moments of joy in the fresh blooms seen as the season…

  • Who Gets to Call Centre County Home

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    The price of Living where you work Affordable housing is often over-used, risking its meaning, but in Centre County, the shortage is a reality that’s hard to ignore. Jonathan Bojan, chair of Central PA United Housing Committee, says the issue involves policy and psychology as much as it does price. “Housing is always tough,” Bojan…

  • The Women Keeping Centre County Safe and Paving the Way For Generations of Women to Come

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    Breaking barriers while building pathways “I wanted to [be in] medicine as long as I can remember,” Kasandra Botti, medical director of the department of EMS with Mount Nittany Health, describes. However, it was a ride-along with a local EMS service in her community, while she was still in high school, which convinced her that…

  • Three Decades of Live and Lively Folk Music with the Acoustic Brew Concert Series

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    From Celtic tunes to singer-songwriters, a beloved concert series blends artistry, intimacy, and community For 34 years, the Acoustic Brew Concert Series has delighted music lovers with affordable performances by local, national, and international folk and acoustic musicians in an intimate concert space. “We try to have a mix each year,” says Holly Foy, the…

  • East and West Come Together in a World of Flavors

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    Fusion Buffet is a road-trip worth stop along Bee Line Highway In the culinary landscape of DuBois, Pennsylvania, few establishments offer the sheer variety and volume of choices as Fusion Buffet. Located at 1493 Bee Line Highway, this sprawling all-you-can-eat destination has become a staple for local families and travelers alike. By blending traditional Chinese…

  • The Penn State Coach Behind the World Cup’s Greatest Shock

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    Bill Jeffrey and the night American soccer stunned the world This summer, Americans will stop to soak in the most-watched sporting event on the planet: the FIFA World Cup. As hosts of the competition, and in an era that sees the U.S. Men’s National Team boasting more talent than ever before, the likes of Christian…

  • Wine and Dine: Find the Perfect Pairing in Happy Valley’s Finer Dining Establishments

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    From cozy bars to fine dining, where wine takes center stage Last month, I was trying to plan a romantic dinner for my sweetheart and myself for Valentine’s Day. In my planning, I realized that I should probably look a little farther than the establishments where they know my name and have the local beer…