Penn State, State College Noon News and Features: Wednesday, April 3

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State College, Penn State and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. We post links to the most noteworthy stories every weekday in Afternoon News & Features.

News

Social Media Fuels Growth of Student-Run News Organizations: They’re Competing with Traditional Media – StateCollege.com

Notorious Flasher is Sentenced to Prison a Second Time – StateCollege.com

Truck Knocks Down Power Line – StateCollege.com

Penn State Football: Letterman’s Club President Releases Statement – StateCollege.com

Bob Costas Said to be Preparing to Host Show Reexamining Freeh Report – Onward State

Viral Videos: NYC Subway Sax Attack – StateCollege.com

Sports

Penn State Hockey: Morris Kurtz Hired as Athletics Special Assistant – StateCollege.com

Penn State Football: Midget Ready For His Latest Coaching Test – StateCollege.com

Lady Lions: Penn State Basketball Stars Lucas and Bentley Receive All-American Honors – Onward State

Countdown to Blue-White / 17 Days: How Does Zayd Issah’s Situation Impact the 2013 Roster? – Onward State

Digging into the past of NCAA President Mark Emmert – USA Today

New report takes a deep look into the past of NCAA President Mark Emmert – PennLive

Onward State

Urban Gaming Club: More Than Just Eating Brains

Hack yeah! Say Hello to the First Sustainability Hackathon at Penn State