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Campbell on Penn State Offensive Woes, Late Defensive Breakdown vs. Northwestern
Pa. Election 2026: Governor’s Race Preview
Potential Teachers’ Strike Looms in Bellefonte
Goat Yoga at Nittany Meadow Farm
Student Farm Club Hosts 11th Annual Harvest Festival
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Penn State’s Matt Campbell Says Decisions vs. Wisconsin Have Gone Through His Head ‘A Million Times’
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So, you think you’ve been second-guessing some of the decisions Matt Campbell made on Saturday night in Beaver Stadium? Join the crowd — it’s a big one. And it includes Campbell himself. The first-year Penn State head coach said on Tuesday that the Nittany Lions’ Homecoming collapse against Wisconsin has turned into a come-to-Jesus moment for…
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Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in State College Area
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A new indoor pickleball club has opened for play in the State College area. The Picklr opened on Sept. 24 at 503 Benner Pike, in the former location of Big Lots. It will hold a grand opening event from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Billed as North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, Picklr’s 27,000-square-foot…
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Taylor Mouser Explains Decision-Making, Personnel Choices in Penn State’s Loss to Wisconsin
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Penn State wasted away an early 17-0 lead over Wisconsin to fall 24-20 in heartbreaking fashion last Saturday, including an offensive performance that left many dissatisfied. Paramount in the Nittany Lions’ loss were several questionable offensive decisions related to both personnel and play-calling and the unit struggled to move the ball for much of the…
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Managing Pennsylvania’s Wild Side
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Game Commission Regional Director Mark Ternent discusses wildlife, habitat, hunting and a new headquarters near Bellefonte.
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As Shapiro Pumps Money Into Downballot Democrats, Republicans Lean on Jeff Yass
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The governor has put $5.6M into Democratic coffers for downballot races. It’s normal practice, but insiders say the scale is striking.
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Maker Faire Happy Valley Expands for Its 2nd Year
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Maker Faire Happy Valley returns for its second year on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, with an expanded weekend of creativity, invention and hands-on experiences at Axemann Brewery and Titan Hollow in Bellefonte. The free, family-friendly event organized by Discovery Space and The Rivet will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday…
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Hook: The Protect College Sports Act Is a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for NCAA and Its Members
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President Ronald Reagan was fond of saying that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Which is a line of thinking that I’ve found I agree with over the years. Government does acceptably well with most of the big things they’ve taken on…
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THON 2027 Theme ‘Where Our Imagination Shines’ Revealed
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Penn State’s THON has announced its theme for 2027 as the student-led organization inches closer towards its annual 46-hour dance marathon in February. “Where Our Imagination Shines” was unveiled Friday during Penn State’s annual Homecoming parade. The theme reflects THON’s vision of a future where children and families affected by childhood cancer can celebrate a…
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Pa. Election 2026: How to Serve as a Poll Worker on Nov. 3
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Pennsylvania poll workers help to make voting run smoothly on Election Day. Here’s how you can serve as one.
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THON, Four Diamonds Honored With Permanent Recognition at Beaver Stadium
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The efforts of Penn State’s THON and Four Diamonds to conquer pediatric cancer now have a permanent recognition at Beaver Stadium. Banner signage installed at Gate B ahead of Saturday’s Homecoming game was made possible as part of an anonymous donor’s $10 million gift to the $700 million stadium renovation project. The donor relinquished naming…