January 2012
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Friday, Jan. 6
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The Patriots’ owner weighs in on Bill O’Brien’s pending departure, the Boston Herald reports. Plus, College Township Council takes up discussion of a proposed development. Here’s the Friday rundown.
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Penn State’s Appropriations Use Needs Careful Review, GOP Auditor-General Candidates Say
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Penn State’s use of state appropriations should be reviewed carefully, particularly in light of the ongoing sexual-abuse scandal, Republican auditor-general candidates said Thursday night.
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Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions to Challenge Effective Michigan State Team
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The Penn State wrestlers will take on the Michigan State Spartans at 2 p.m. Sunday in Battle Creek. The Spartans sit at 2-2 on the season.
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Penn State Football: If O’Brien Stands Pat for Playoff Run, What’s Next for Penn State’s Recruits?
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Penn State’s new head coach Bill O’Brien (left) reportedly plans to continue coaching New England through its NFL playoff run, which means many PSU recruits may see the coach for the first time on television when they visit campus next weekend.
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Russell Frank: We Are Beautiful, Willful, Cranky and Magic
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Holiday travels have allowed Russell Frank to cross paths with people from all walks of life.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Pull Off Shocker, Thump Purdue 65-45
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Penn State coach Pat Chambers has preached the importance of energy and hustle since his first day as head coach. The effort finally paid off as Penn State beat Purdue 65-45 behind a record performance by Billy Oliver.
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Penn State Football: Patriots’ Bill O’Brien to Coach Nittany Lions, ESPN Reports
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Bill O’Brien, the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator, will be the next Penn State football coach, ESPN reported Thursday night. O’Brien coached for 14 years at the college level, the last stop in 2005-06 as offensive coordinator of 1-22 Duke.
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Penn State Football: Four Players to Participate in Senior Bowl
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Devon Still, Jack Crawford, Johnnie Troutman and D’Anton Lynn all received invitations for the Senior Bowl on Jan. 28 in Mobile, Ala.
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Penn State to Launch Anti-Crow Noisemakers Thursday
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Penn State will launch pyrotechnic noisemakers again Thursday evening at University Park, part of an ongoing effort to disrupt migrating crows.
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UPDATED: Pennsylvania Budget Freeze Means $11.4 Million Less for Penn State
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A Pennsylvania budget freeze declared Wednesday will shave five percent from Penn State’s 2011-12 academic funding from the state, the university reported.