Bill Horlacher
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Penn State Prof Is a ‘Walking Exclamation Point’ Who Has a Huge Heart for Students
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A former Penn State student realized she needed help with mental health issues. Who could she talk to? Although five years had passed since she took Heather Holleman’s course in English writing, the woman drove back to the campus and found the faculty member in her office. The two engaged in an encouraging conversation and…
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Those Grieving During the Holidays Find Comfort and Hope at ‘Blue Christmas’ Service
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Yes, it was a worship service, and it was held just a couple weeks before Christmas. But this gathering was not your typical Advent service. Celebratory carols like “Joy to the World” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” were replaced by more reflective songs like “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” and “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” And…
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‘Blue Christmas’ to Offer Hope for Those Grieving During the Holidays
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“Blue Christmas,” an annual gathering for those who are experiencing loss during the holiday season, will be hosted by Calvary Church, 150 Harvest Drive in Boalsburg, at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The gathering, first held by the church last year, is designed to provide support and perspective for those who are feeling grief…
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Attitude of Gratitude Is Always in Season for Penn State Wrestling
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Indeed, gratitude is a central theme of the Penn State wrestling program. In fact, the coaches (Cael, Cody Sanderson, Casey Cunningham and Nick Lee) stress thanksgiving on a year-round basis, not just in late November.
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Penn State Wrestling: Broadcaster Byers Is Bullish on Nittany Lions as New Season Approaches
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Well, Penn State wrestling fans, it looks like more of the same. But none of us are complaining. An ongoing status quo for Coach Cael Sanderson’s team is not the basis for boredom; it’s an opportunity for jubilation. Is there any other fan base—at any university, in any sport—that can revel in the kind of…
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Column: ‘They’ve Lost Their Way,’ Former Trustee Says of Penn State Board
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Updated 5:53 p.m. Oct. 30 with corrected attribution of a quote by a trustee. I’ve tried my best this fall to focus on Happy Valley news that really matters. Like the exploits of the Penn State football team or the pre-season rankings of the Nittany Lion wrestlers. But doggone it, even sports fans like me…
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The Original Waffle Shops: 5 Things You May Not Know
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Some long-lost relatives are coming to see you, and they’d also like to visit some special places in Happy Valley. Where should you take them? Of course, they’ll need to be photographed at the Lion Shrine—even if they’re fans of the SEC. And of course, they’ll need to sample Creamery ice cream—even if it is…
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Post-Olympics, Kyle Snyder Sets His Sights on the Future
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He had a chance to become just the fourth American freestyle wrestler ever to win two Olympic gold medals. He had a chance to preserve his own remarkable string of winning a medal in 10 straight Olympic Games or World Championships. And he had the last chance to preserve his nation’s phenomenal streak of winning…
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You Can’t Get Here From There: Despite Challenges, International Students Arrive and Thrive
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In my opinion, no segment of Penn State’s student body can match the determination of its newly-arrived international students. I know, I know, the wrestlers and the football players—maybe all the athletes—put themselves through near-torturous workouts. But their pursuits don’t measure up to the multi-faceted gauntlet of challenges that our new students from faraway lands…
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Overcoming Growing Pains, Sports Radio 98.7 The Fox Celebrates First Birthday
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Centre County’s sports radio station, 98.7 The Fox, will mark its first birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Just like a typical one-year old human, this broadcasting infant is growing fast with increasing ad revenues and upgraded content. Unfortunately, The Fox is still in diapers with respect to its broadcasting technology. Given that I had interviewed Jeff…