February 2026
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Paterno: A Reminder of How Much Our History Matters
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“At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history…..while darkness and denialism can hide much, they erase nothing.” –President Joe Biden at an event recognizing Emmett Till. That quote appeared in the book “The Barn” written by Wright Thompson, which I read this fall. Given recent events and that Black…
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Arts Festival to Feature Live Production Mural Exhibition Commemorating America’s 250th Birthday
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will have a new feature this year to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Dreaming American Futures” will see artists creating murals live on site for a juried exhibition during the five-day festival from July 8 to 12 in State College. The festival is accepting applications…
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Get to Know Penn State Running Back Carson Hansen
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Through three seasons at Iowa State, running back Carson Hansen totaled 361 carries for 1,771 yards and 19 touchdowns, manning the starting role for the last two seasons. So when head coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State, Hansen faced a difficult decision. “I have a year left … I’m probably gonna go with familiar…
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Lawsuit Accuses Mount Nittany Health of Negligence in Death of 24-Year-Old Man
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A State College woman filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Mount Nittany Health of negligence in the death of her 24-year-old son last year. Misty Dickson alleges her son Kaleb Barth failed to receive proper care and follow-up, despite experiencing worsening symptoms when he was discharged from the Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department on Feb.…
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Get to Know Penn State Quarterback Rocco Becht
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For the first time since his arrival at Penn State, quarterback Rocco Becht spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon inside the Beaver Stadium recruiting lounge. While he’s been acclimating to the new environment, Becht hasn’t thrown a pass since stepping on campus as he recovers from a pair of shoulder injuries — a torn…
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American Burrito to Open Downtown State College Restaurant
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A broken down car can be frustrating for anyone, even knowing that roadside assistance is on the way and having a cell phone handy to keep busy while waiting. For Max Crisp in 1996, such comforts did not exist on a hot summer day when his car broke down on a highway in a remote…
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908-Acre Solar Project Planned in Northern Centre County
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Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard an overview of a developer’s plans to build a large solar power facility on mostly abandoned mine lands in the northern part of the county. MPG Solar plans to construct a 162 megawatt solar array on nine parcels totaling 908 acres in Burnside and Snow Shoe townships,…
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How Penn State Men’s Hockey Is Managing Injury Struggles
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Penn State entered the season with high hopes, and while everything is still on the table for the Nittany Lions — who were recently bumped up to No. 5 in the USCHO poll and are eyeing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament — the roster has taken on water. A flurry of injuries…
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True Crime TV Series to Feature Subu Vedam Case
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A true crime documentary television series’ upcoming episode will explore the case of a State College man who spent more than four decades in prison for murder before his conviction was overturned. Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam will be featured on “True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here” at 10 p.m. Thursday on SundanceTV and streaming on…
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4 Candidates to Appear on Penn State Alumni Trustee Ballot
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Four candidates, including two incumbents, will be up for election by alumni to the Penn State Board of Trustees this spring. The board’s Nominating Subcommittee on Monday approved Joseph Derenzo, Karen Keller, Ali Krieger and Jay Paterno to appear on the ballot. Each candidate received the required 50 or more nominations from alumni and no…