Electing Engeman
David Stone spent his election day campaigning for his friend Janet Engeman. The State College native hoped to help Engeman clinch one of the four available seats on the State College Borough...
View ArticleAcapella Inspiration
Penn State senior Siobhan Brier has been singing her whole life. She started out playing piano when she was young, and she had a solo in her class musical in first grade. Brier’s parents recognized...
View ArticleThe Surprise Behind the Jewelry
Georgia Gasperich has been promoted two times at Penn State University over 24 years. She works in the Facilities Resource and Planning offices within the Office of Physical Plant. She works with...
View ArticleAn Election Day Tradition
As the sun rose over Centre County, Pa. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, volunteers prepared for the arrival of voters on this chilly Election Day. Within the red brick walls of the Holy Trinity Orthodox...
View ArticleA word from our president
On November 3, 2015, people from all around State College, young and old, gathered at Heritage Hall in the HUB to cast their votes for local candidates. Among those that showed up to Heritage Hall was...
View ArticleThe Professor of Many Talents
Penn State professor Molly Countermine is a woman of many talents. When she is not teaching HDFS classes, writing up a lesson plan, or meeting with students, she is at home with her husband and three...
View ArticleIt’s What Makes America Great
This was Vincent Tedesco’s fifth year helping with the Centre County elections. He picked up this job through his wife after he retired in 2011. He didn’t cast his first paper ballot until his...
View ArticleNot Your Everyday Teacher
Imagine teaching a class about touchy subjects such as race and gender inequality to more than 600 kids. Sam Richards is a 55-year-old professor who’s been teaching at Penn State University for over...
View ArticleFreeing Feelings With Music
When Stephan Burns picked up the guitar at age five, he did not know how large of an impact the instrument would have on his life. Although he started taking lessons in kindergarten, Burns said his...
View ArticleA Deeper Passion
Siobhan Brier says her passion for singing began when she was in the first grade and her class performed a show about the solar system. Shortly after her parents heard their daughter perform a song...
View ArticleA Loyal Supporter
Terry Stuart campaigned at the State College Municipal Building on Election Day for candidate and friend Janet Engeman. The State College resident is a strong supporter and one day wants to follow in...
View ArticleFrom Hatred To Love For English
Dina Radifiyah hated English when she was in high school back in Indonesia. But her family helped her find a job as an English teacher in a local medical college after she graduated. Her first...
View ArticleGone Too Soon, But Her Legacy Lives On
Husband, father, and friend to many, Eric Shipon’s life was about to be turned upside down. Barb Shipon, wife, mother, and his gorgeous beam of sunshine was about to be taken away from him and his...
View ArticleWith A Little Help From His Friends
Centre County commissioner Michael Pipe, 29, is running for re-election. Pipe graduated from Penn State in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and was first elected to office in 2011....
View ArticleThis Is My Vice
Kenny Sukitch has gone from being a bass player in a small high school band,to a performer at music venues in his home town of Pittsburgh. Sukitch has opened for Kingsfoil, former drummer and actor...
View ArticleThere’s No Going Back Now
Twirling her way into the hearts of the Penn State community is Rachel Reiss. She is currently a sophomore and the Blue Sapphire. She performs as the feature twirler with the Penn State Blue Band...
View ArticleTHON Never Ends
Crystal Bryan is a cancer survivor who battled leukemia in 1996 when she was 11-years old. Prior to being diagnosed, Crystal was very athletic. She was involved in cheerleading, cross-country, and...
View ArticleTwenty Smiles A Day
Matthew Kiener has being flying for over 20 years. Before he began his non-profit organization, Kiener owned a two-seater Cessna Aerobat plane. He says, “My first trip consisted of me flying five...
View ArticleTerrorism and Islam: Local Muslims React
Reporters Yousef Saba and Courtney Barrow talk with Centre County Muslims for their reaction to raging national debate on terrorism and Islam.
View ArticleGun Control: Searching for the Facts
There are new calls for stricter gun control laws after recent mass shootings. Reporter Jess Arnold talks with those on both sides of the controversial issue.
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