Columns
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Inside/Outside State College: The Vast Expansion of Outdoor Seating Downtown
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Downtown State College now has more than 45 eating and drinking locations with at least one place to sit outside on the property or immediately adjacent. That’s a fantastic development.
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Op-Ed: Self-Exclusion Is a Decision That Can Change a Life
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Pennsylvania has made gambling more accessible than ever before. Casinos, online gambling, sportsbooks and mobile apps are available around the clock, making it possible to place a wager in seconds. For most people, gambling remains entertainment. But for thousands of others, it becomes something very different—a cycle of financial loss, anxiety, damaged relationships and growing…
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For Matt Campbell, Actions Speak Louder Than Words on Day One of Penn State’s Summer Camp
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Watching Matt Campbell on Wednesday at Penn State’s first official practice of preseason training camp, it seemed like just another day at the office for the Nittany Lions’ still-new head football coach. Wednesday afternoon under the hot summer sun was Day 243 of the Campbell Era at the Lasch outdoor practice fields, as local media…
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Frank: What’s With All the Bear Sightings?
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The reports have been pouring in from all over: Bear sighted in the Highlands. Bear in Holmes-Foster. In Park Hills and Park Forest. West College Heights. Boalsburg. Autumnwood. Pine Grove Mills. On front porches! Destroying bird feeders! Going through garbage! Spooking ducks! About the only place a bear hasn’t been seen is on a barstool…
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Hook: Why Soccer Can Be a Long-Term Revenue Growth Opportunity for Penn State
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last few years, you are eminently aware of one thing here in Happy Valley: Penn State’s athletic department wants your money! From sponsorships to donations to tickets to fees and beyond, it seems like everything associated with Penn State sports is now monetized. Why, even our beloved…
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Commentary: I Became a Nurse to Care for the Community That Raised Me. I Went on Strike So I Can Continue to Be a Part of It
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I didn’t become a nurse to get rich. I became a nurse because I wanted to care for people in the community that raised me. This isn’t just where I work; it’s home. I grew up here. My parents live here. My children are growing up here. I wanted to spend my career taking care…
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Inside/Outside State College: Excellent Restaurants Outside of Downtown
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In this column, I’ve expressed chagrin about the lack of higher-end restaurants in a downtown as dynamic as State College. While that’s true, there is good news outside of downtown.
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Local Historia: Bellefonte’s Legacy of Innovation
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Pioneering architect Anna Wagner Keichline’s Cadillac Building combined showroom space, repair facilities and offices under one roof, reflecting both the practical demands of the automobile age and the spirit of innovation that characterized Bellefonte in the early 20th century.
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Battista: The Retiree’s Adventures Continue…
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Buckle up, baby, ‘cause we’re back on the road again! Nine states in 27 days of driving and flying, and dealing with torrential rains and tornado warnings in Pennsylvania, and a wildfire in Sun Valley, Idaho. And that was just in the first 10 days. Yes, this “retired life” is busier than ever for my…
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Column: The Penn State Men’s Basketball Paradox
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Penn State has always been and likely will always be a sports school, first and foremost. With 85 team national championships, 335 conference championships (regular season plus tournament), a historic wrestling dynasty, blue blood women’s volleyball program, ascending hockey programs and one of the biggest football brands in the country, the men’s basketball program remains…