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...
View ArticleA 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....
View ArticleBehind 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...
View ArticleHappy 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...
View ArticleOne 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...
View ArticlePolice 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...
View ArticleInside 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
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleLight 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,...
View ArticleMake 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...
View ArticleJump 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleTHON: 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. ~...
View ArticleMy Uncle and I
A college student tells the story of playing guitar with his uncle. ~by Chanukah Christie
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleShaver’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....
View ArticlePokémon 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...
View ArticleEn 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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