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Turning Hurricane Helene’s Hell Into Hope
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I’m going to cut right to the chase, folks. We need your help. I’m asking all of you to please take a moment and read this column, and then I pray you will take intentional and immediate action. To quote North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, “The damage from Hurricane Helene is beyond comprehension.” South Carolina…
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How Do James Franklin’s Penn State Teams Do in Big Road Games?
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Even though USC tumbled out of the AP Top 25 after losing at Minnesota in the final 56 seconds on Saturday night and now has two losses, I’m going to count Penn State’s game Saturday against the Trojans in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as a BIG ROAD GAME. How big? A win by the…
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Penn State Misses Nick Singleton in 27-11 Victory Over UCLA
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The Question for Penn State leading into Saturday’s game against visiting UCLA was, “Will Nick Singleton play?” (The answer: No.) Singleton, who has shared the ball-carrying load with fellow junior running back Kaytron Allen for three seasons, was absent from practice on Wednesday, when the media was on hand. But, head coach James Franklin was…
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First They Came for the Newspaper Racks
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I’ve just spent the past 24 hours locked in a campus storage closet. I was standing around the Willard Building minding my own business when, like a lifeguard rescuing a flailing swimmer, a dude in a hard hat tucked me under his arm and hauled me outside. When I asked him to explain himself, he…
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Weather or Not to Run, and a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Other Forecasting Capital
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Every Monday through Saturday my wife and I go out for a 3-mile walk in the morning. Then on a few other days of the week I will go out for an additional jog by myself. Although, as I noted in in a column a few years ago, going out for a run is easier…
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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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Healthy Fall Habits for Centre County Moms: Nourishing Your Body and Prepping for the Busy Season Without Dieting
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As the crisp autumn air settles over Central PA, many moms find themselves juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities – from school drop-offs and after-school activities to work deadlines and holiday preparations. The idea of eating “perfectly” or following a strict routine can feel overwhelming and down right impossible. The good news? Staying healthy this fall…
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After Beating Illinois, Make No Mistake: Penn State Is Still in the Playoff Hunt
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Survive and advance. On to Cincinnati. Forget the 17.5-point spread. And, as James Franklin likes to say, “We’re going to celebrate wins around here.” Ignore the two missed field goals by Sander Sahaydak, both from 40 yards — the first wide left and the second wide right — that have pushed his season stats to…
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1994 Penn State Football Team Created Indelible Memories
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Speeding home Sunday on Route 322 on the first day of fall, the FM radio was tuned to a local station carrying the Steelers game. As they went to commercial break a voice said, “You’re listening to the Pittsburgh Steelers AUDIO network.” “Audio?” I thought to myself. “They used to say “Radio” network.” Given that…
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SC Forever
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For over 40 years “SC” was synonymous with State College in my life. If you sent a text or an email or posted “SC” on social media, everyone knew we meant State College, Pennsylvania. The one located in the fair land of Happy Valley in Centre County, home to Penn State University and signature landmarks…