Matt DiSanto
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Penn State Police Continuing to Investigate Racist ‘Zoom Bombing’ of Black Caucus
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety is working with multiple partners to investigate hate speech directed at the university’s Black Caucus during a “Zoom-bombing” incident last week, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. University police are consulting with a combination of internal and external resources in the investigation, including Penn State’s Office of Information…
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Penn State President Barron Says Hate Speech Toward Black Caucus ‘Beyond Disgusting’
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Penn State President Eric Barron issued a statement Saturday to address hate speech directed at the university’s Black Caucus during a “Zoom-bombing” incident earlier in the week. During one of the organization’s Zoom meetings at this semester’s Involvement Fair on Wednesday, 51 unauthorized users allegedly joined the call to direct “racist and homophobic slurs” at three Black Caucus executives.…
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Penn State Suspends Sigma Chi Fraternity Through 2024 for ‘Significant’ COVID-19 Violations
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Penn State has suspended the Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity through summer 2024 following alleged “significant violations” of COVID-19-related policies, the university announced Monday. Sigma Chi entered interim suspension on Oct. 2 after Penn State’s Office of Student Conduct investigated allegations made against the fraternity relating to violations of the university’s COVID-19 guidelines and State College’s…
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Penn State Wrestling’s Dual with Wisconsin Rescheduled
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No. 3 Penn State wrestling (2-0) will visit Wisconsin on Tuesday for a rescheduled dual with the Badgers (1-3), the team announced Sunday night. Action starts at 5 p.m. EST. According to the Nittany Lions’ updated schedule, the dual will stream on BTN+. The Penn State Radio Network broadcast airs on WRSC (1390AM/93.3FM) in the State College…
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Penn State Athletics Reports 37 COVID-19 Positive Results Following Latest Round Of Testing
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Thirty-seven more Penn State student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Penn State Athletics’ weekly testing data release. Between January 16 and 22, the department administered 1,994 tests, resulting in 37 new positive results. Two tests are currently pending, while another two were inconclusive. Total test administered do not equate to total individuals tested.…
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Penn State Wrestling Season-Opener at Rutgers Postponed
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Penn State wrestling’s season-opening dual at Rutgers has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Nittany Lion program, the team announced Wednesday night. The road matchup was originally slated for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to a release, an undisclosed number “Tier 1” personnel of tested positive for COVID-19. “Tier 1” includes student-athletes, coaches, athletic…
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Miles Sanders Receives First Pro Bowl Nod Through ‘Madden NFL 21’ Fan Vote
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Miles Sanders is officially headed to his first NFL Pro Bowl.
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Penn State Football: Shaka Toney to Enter NFL Draft
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Penn State football defensive end Shaka Toney has officially declared for the 2021 NFL Draft, according to an announcement on his Twitter page.
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Penn State Health Sues Ki-Jana Carter Over Failed Mask Deal
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Penn State Health has filed a lawsuit against Ki-Jana Carter after the former Nittany Lions running back and his company allegedly failed to make good on a $2.4 million deal to provide masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Penn State Football: Pat Freiermuth Declares for NFL Draft
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Penn State football tight end Pat Freiermuth will skip his final two years of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.