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Taste of the Month: Barranquero Café
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Colombia is the world’s third largest producer of coffee, after Brazil and Vietnam. The rich volcanic soil in the arid mountains of the country produces ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee. Colombian coffee is known to be among the best in the world, with a rich, full-bodied, and perfectly balanced taste. No one knows exactly…
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Lunch with Mimi
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As State College borough manager since 2003, Tom Fountaine is the chief administrative officer of the day-to-day operation of the municipality. Prior to coming to State College, he worked as the borough manager of Hollidaysburg. Born and raised in Indiana, he is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, with a degree in public affairs…
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Lunch with Mimi: Art Alliance Director Marie Doll
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Since its incorporation in 1968, the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve students and artists in Centre County, the adjacent counties, and beyond.
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Penn State Athletics: Record Number Of Athletes Hit 3.0 Plateau
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For the fourth consecutive year, Penn State student-athletes have broken the school record for the number of students with a 3.0 grade-point average or higher during the spring semester.
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Lunch with Mimi: Marie Doll
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Since its incorporation in 1968, the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve students and artists in Centre County, the adjacent counties, and beyond. Today, the Art Alliance has approximately 350 members, all of whom are dedicated to recognizing, developing, and supporting visual arts. It has art exhibitions, art…
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Taste of the Month: The Carnegie Inn & Spa
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For the ultimate foodie, a seat at the chef’s table at the Carnegie Inn & Spa, located at 100 Cricklewood Drive in State College, is truly an unforgettable dining experience. Sitting in a busy kitchen used to be less than desirable, but diners today are intrigued by the behind-the-scenes look at the action in the…
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Penn Staters play role in success of ‘Hamilton’
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NEW YORK — It’s hard to find someone today who has not heard of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” the white-hot hip hop musical that won 11 Tony Awards, including best musical, on June 12. And the buzz is due in part to the efforts of two Penn Staters: Mike Karns, a 2011 bachelor of fine arts graduate…
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Art history graduate student explores body art
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Body art. Yes, we’re talking about tattoos. For some, they are a mark of rebellion. For others, they are a declaration of love … a creative outlet … an extreme display of fandom.
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Arts tracks allow student to follow her passion for music
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Aimless — that’s how Olivia Jones felt when she started at Penn State in fall 2012. Fast-forward four years, and she’s interning at a recording studio in Nashville while singing and writing with local musicians, in hopes of making her singer/songwriter dreams come true.
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Taste of the Month: Little Szechuan
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Little Szechuan, located at 228 West College Avenue in State College, serves up a taste of authentic Szechuan cuisine. The food from the Szechuan province in southwestern China offers customers bold and spicy flavors from the liberal use of garlic and chili peppers. Dishes are made with a balanced combination of seven basic flavors of…