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Election Day in State College

Election Day was a huge success in State College with 500 voters into the poles at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church voting location before 7 p.m on November 6th, 2018. 

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Becoming Hexxa

Christopher Castro is a 21-year-old Penn State senior majoring in science. In addition to his school work, Castro performs at various venues as his drag persona, Hexxa. After tearing his hamstring in...

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Marino Resigns, Special Election Campaign Ramps Up

Following former Rep. Tom Marino's resignation, state parties are scrambling to find candidates for the special election on May 21. 

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THON #cancercannot campaign held on World Cancer Day

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - In honor of World Cancer Day and with THON quickly approaching, Penn State students gathered in the HUB Robeson Center to kick off the Cancer Cannot campaign today. The...

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THON Candlelight Vigil Unites Students, Pays Homage to the Bereaved

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The THON Family Relations Committee held its second annual candlelight vigil in the HUB-Robeson Center Tuesday night. Emotions ran high as students paid their respects to fallen...

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‘Cancer Cannot’ Campaign Kick Off: Hashtags for a Cause

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Things are heating up in the lead-up to THON weekend after the Cancer Cannot campaign kick-off on Monday. Music, cake and balloons decorated the HUB-Robeson Center staircase,...

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State Theatre Hosts Actor Jack Schultz in One-Man Play

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- This past Tuesday, Feb. 5, Penn State welcomed actor and producer Jack Schultz to perform downtown at the State Theater. Schultz traveled all the way from Chicago to Happy...

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Musser Gap Community Conversation Focuses on Revitalizing Area’s Natural...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Centre County residents are teaming up with Penn State to help shape the future of Musser Valley, known as the MG2V site. Citizens voiced their ideas for the project at the MG2V...

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State High Discusses Planned Memorial Field Renovation

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Memorial Field, the home of State High’s Little Lions athletics, is set to receive around $13.2 million in planned renovations. The renovations come as the next phase of the State...

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Centre County Democratic Committee Holds Campaign Training

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The Centre County Democratic Committee held a candidate school meeting Saturday morning to help train those interested in running for public office. The school presented...

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No Hair Don’t Care: Students Shave Their Heads Leading up to THON Weekend

Hundreds of Penn State students now have shaved heads following Monday’s ‘No Hair Don’t Care’ event in support for those affected by cancer. In the lead up to THON that is happening this weekend, for...

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Snow Days: A Double-Edged Sword for Students, Faculty

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State students enjoyed a snow day when classes were cancelled until 5 p.m. after a storm left several inches of snow on the ground Tuesday at University Park. This is the...

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THON 2019 in words and pictures

THON bills itself as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, both in revenue and volunteer participation. The organization estimates that 16,500 students -- about one in three...

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Nerd Nite Debut in State College

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - There’s a new nightlife attraction in State College for all the nerds, geeks and dweebs in State College. Wednesday night at Webster’s Bookstore and Café was the first State...

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Photo Gallery: The Best Images of THON 2019

Images from THON 2019, documenting the 46-hour, no-sit, no-sleep, dance marathon that raised $10.6 million to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund for families impacted by childhood cancer.

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THON Raises Over $10 Million For The Kids

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Bryce Jordan Center once again turned into a 46 hour dance marathon this past weekend. More specifically, what usually serves as Penn State’s basketball arena became the...

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Kids Talent Show Rocks THON Crowd

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - During THON, The Kids Talent Show is a time for the Four Diamond children to perform and show off their talents for all in attendance. This year there were performances musical...

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State Patty’s Day Brings Mixed Emotions for Locals

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – State College braced itself for a wild weekend as the State Patty’s holiday was celebrated on Saturday. The Penn State traditional alternative to Saint Patrick’s Day was started...

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Former GOP Congressman Holds Climate Change Student Forum

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa - Former South Carolina Republican Congressman Bob Inglis visited Penn State on Thursday for a student forum discussion to share a conservative perspective on climate change. Penn...

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Travis Scott Electrified Happy Valley

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -  The Bryce Jordan Center was electric Tuesday night as Travis Scott came to town on his Astroworld Tour. Scott put on quite the performance, bringing an actual roller coaster...

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