November 2016
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Junior Women’s Club of State College Elves’ Gift Shop lets kids find gifts for family
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STATE COLLEGE — Children will have the chance to see what it is like to do the Christmas shopping Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Elves’ Gift Shop at Park Forest Middle School, all while giving mom and dad a chance to relax during the stressful holiday season. In its 30th year, the gift shop is set…
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Penn State Campus and Community Sustainability Expo set Dec. 7
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UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 140 Penn State students will showcase projects dealing with local sustainability topics during the Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the State College Municipal Building. The students partnered with local government and community organizations during the fall semester to research and propose sustainable…
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Penn State Students Engaging Students delivers Thanksgiving baskets
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Students delivered 20 baskets to Interfaith Human Services on Nov. 16 as part of Penn State Students Engaging Students’ annual Thanksgiving basket drive. The student organization delivered more than 400 baskets to Centre County nonprofits that day. Pictured, from left, are Wendy Vinhage, executive director of IHS; Judy Kennedy, IHS financial care manager; Ryan Brunner, of Students Engaging Students; Linda…
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New PASCP dancers bring unique expression to ‘The Nutcracker’
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UNIVERSITY PARK — One of the region’s most cherished traditions will return to Eisenhower Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, when the curtain opens on Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania’s “The Nutcracker” ballet. Despite its familiarity, each new season brings new dancers to the many different roles, each dancer bringing unique…
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Bellefonte Art Museum holiday show starts Dec. 2
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BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County’s 2016 holiday show and sale, “Creating the New: Inspired by Great Artists,” begins Friday, Dec. 2, and will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Friday, Dec. 23. The museum is located at 133 N. Allegheny St. More than 60…
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‘Moana’ another Disney animated classic
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Much has been made of Disney’s hot streak in 2016. They’ve already had hits with “Zootopia,” “The Jungle Book,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Finding Dory” and “Doctor Strange,” plus “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is set to dominate the Christmas box office. Now here comes “Moana,” and it’s the best one yet. What…
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Penn State women’s volleyball: as tourney starts, Lions seek consistency
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A trying 2016 women’s volleyball season has Penn State head coach Russ Rose concerned about his team as the NCAA tournament begins Saturday, Dec. 3. “The reality is we’ve lost nine matches; six in conference,” Rose told reporters after the team’s three-set win over Northwestern on Nov. 25. “Do I think we’re one of…
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Penn State wrestlers face stiff test from Lehigh
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Through two dual meets and a tournament, the No. 2 Penn State wrestling team has dominated, yet to be challenged. That may end at noon Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions will resume action after a two-week hiatus that included Thanksgiving break and face an annual challenge —…
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Penn State football: breakdown of bowl scenarios
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What happens now with Penn State? Let’s start with the one thing at this point that is for sure: Penn State will play Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 3. After that, things can get very messy and very murky. For the Nittany Lions, the clearest scenario…
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Penn State football: seniors stuck with Nittany Lions through darkest days
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Bowl games, double-digit win seasons and chances to win conference championships are the kinds of experiences a recruit is hoping for when he signs at a school like Penn State. Yet for many of the 17 players who were honored on Senior Day at Beaver Stadium Nov. 26, none of those things were really…