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Molly Countermine: Rocking the classroom and the bars

Molly Countermine, a human development and family studies instructor at Penn State University, compares teaching to singing in her band because in both situations she is doing something she is...

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A health technician with a heart for animals

Lori Sowash’s first animal memory was rescuing a stray dog that followed her home at the age of seven. Now, she continues her work with animals as State College’s health technician and animal officer....

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Behind the scenes at Berkey Creamery with Todd Gantt

Todd Gantt, Production controller at the Berkey Creamery has been part of the Berkey and Penn State family for over 15 years. As a State College native, the Berkey Creamery has always been a staple...

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Happy Valley comedian

Bill Hood is a Penn State senior at University Park.  Being a broadcast journalism major he isn’t afraid of being in front of an audience. On his spare time he likes to make people laugh. Hood has...

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One man’s junk is another man’s way to pay for a truck

Ralph Homan runs an advertising business, and even though he doesn't use flashy billboards to catch attention, his advertisements are still noticed by passing drivers. That's because the ads are hung...

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Police Lt. Chris Fishel: Trying to make State College a better place

Lt. Chris Fishel of the State College Police Department has been a member of the local law enforcement for 22 years and a father for 16. A resident of State College, Pa., since his youth, Fishel used...

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Dave Cole: Year in Photos

Dave Cole's most memorable images of 2012-2013

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Steve Osborn: Year in Photos

Steve Osborn's most memorable photos of 2012-2013

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Inside Richard Sleigh

  61-year-old musician Richard Sleigh show off his harmonica skills. His mind is set on a journey when he gets into the groove of his hard style music playing.  ~ by Tauya Wilson Maguwah     

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A Child his Idea = Nets4Nets Non-profit

    What were you doing at age 13? Alex Small is not your average middle school kid. At his age he wants to save the world. His organization, Nets4Nets is a non-profit dedicated to eradicate malaria...

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Light At The End Of the Tunnel

Cancer has touched Aleeza Michael's family in more ways than one. THON weekend serves as a way for her to stand strong to fight for a cure.  Michael's father passed away three years ago from leukemia,...

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Make It or Break It

    Chris Grullon, an aspiring rapper, has dedicated most of his life to the art of creation. Grullon's mentor, Cory Ellis, stands by him, helping to guide him to success. Ellis admires Grullon's...

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Jump Your Jiggles Out

  It takes a certain type of person to be teacher. It takes an even more specific type of person to be a teacher of young kids every day of the week. You have to be patient, willing and always wanting...

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A Person and Their Music: Richard Sleigh

  61-year-old musician Richard Sleigh has had an interesting relationship with music, especially when it comes to his harmonica. Despite working other jobs throughout his life, he always comes back to...

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THON: Journey with Atlas

Christine Dax has been working with Atlas for the last four years. Her journey culminates by representing Atlas at THON as a dancer. She talks about how all the years have led up to this moment.   ~...

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My Uncle and I

  A college student tells the story of playing guitar with his uncle. ~by Chanukah Christie

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On the keys with Cassie

With all the stress going on during senior year student Cassie Rivera takes a different approach in destressing through playing the keyboard. Cassie Rivera is a senior and Communications Sciences and...

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Shaver’s Creek Sunday

Those grey, cloudy State College Sunday Afternoons can get pretty boring if you've finished all your homework and laundry. If you're sick of playing x-box, then their's really not much else to do....

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Pokémon Society: Friday Night Fights Tournament

Pokémon Society President Alex Valente is a senior majoring in forensic science. The student-run organization at Penn State meets up once a week to discuss everything Pokémon. From video games to...

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En Pointe: Cynthia’s Story

  Cynthia Sherry’s passion for dancing has never faded, even when going through financial troubles. To help her meet rent and other necessities, Cynthia normally holds at least one job, if not more,...

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