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Images of 2022

Moments from fall 2021 - fall 2022 by Penn State photography students. JW Scott, a State College Area High School senior, cries and holds his head in his hand during State High's postgame meeting....

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Closed for Good: Gumby’s Pizza Shares Their Permanent Closure in State College

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — One of State College’s popular restaurants, Gumby’s Pizza, announced their permanent closure on Friday, Jan.14. The reason for the business’ closing remains unclear and has yet...

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State College Borough Hosts Conversation on Policing and Race

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.- The State College community gathered at the Friedman Auditorium Tuesday night for a conversation on the intersection of policing and race. The audience sat silently as the...

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#STANDOUTFTK: The 2023 THON Showcase

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – THON’s popular slogan: “We will dance for a cure” was represented at the 2023 THON Showcase, presented by KCF Technologies, at Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium on Jan. 22 at 7 pm....

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The Idaho Murders

MOSCOW, Id.--The early morning of November 13, 2022, was supposed to be the end of a fun Saturday night out for four University of Idaho students, but ended in murder. The death of students Ethan...

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The Arrest of Bryan Kohberger

MOSCOW, Idaho — 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger was arrested on Friday, Dec. 30 in his home state of Pennsylvania for the stabbing deaths of four college students at the University of Idaho. He is charged...

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Penn State Vice President of Student Affairs Steps Down

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Penn State announced Damon Sims has officially stepped down as Vice President of Student Affairs after serving the University for almost 15 years on Jan. 31. He will serve as a...

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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.—The Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter early Feb. 2. The town held a big ceremony to continue its tradition since the first recorded...

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Black History Month on Penn State’s Campus

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - As January comes to a close, we enter one of the most important months of the year. There is an immense amount of light and appreciation brought to a community that has been...

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The Fleeting ‘Green Comet’

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - “Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)” was visible in the sky Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, across the world. The comet was discovered last year in early March by astronomers...

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Penn State Students Stress Over Busy Weekends

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—Even though Penn State students are about a month and a half into the spring semester, the workload is picking up. February is an especially conflicting month with the Super Bowl...

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Award-winning writer speaks at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—The Penn State Black Student Caucus hosted the Pioneering Black History Through Writing event with guest speaker Kwame Alexander on Tuesday in the HUB-Robenson Center. Alexander has...

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Local Reaction: State of the Union Address

What did people in our area think about the State of the Union address? Paloma Freundt reports.

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Health Equity Table for Black History Month

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Healthworks Equity Team hosted an outreach table to address mental health stigma among communities of color in the Intramural Building lobby on Wednesday. Healthworks is a...

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Penn State Students Represent the University at the 57th Super Bowl

This Sunday, Feb. 12, the Kansas City Chiefs play against the Philadelphia Eagles at the 57th Super Bowl in State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Representing Penn State University and fulfilling...

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Penn State Students’ Thoughts on Last Weekend’s Weather

With temperatures dipping below zero, Penn State students were surprised about how frigid the weather was last weekend. Just a day before the arctic weather hit State College, Penn State advised...

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What does THON mean to Penn State students?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As THON weekend approaches, it becomes a very emotional time for Penn State students. Whether they participate in the 46-hour dance marathon for personal reasons or to volunteer...

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3 Dots “State College Poetry Fest”

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Students Meera Gupta and Emily Hashem organized “State College Poetry Fest” at 3 Dots from 1-5 p.m. on Feb. 11. Gupta and Hashem put on the event by themselves with some support...

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What Past Dancers Think of THON?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa — THON is just four days away and dancers are already preparing for the 46-hour dance marathon. Even though the focus of the event will be centered on the 707 students who will be...

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Valentine’s Day Spending 2023

Each year, Valentine’s Day, on February 14th, is becoming more and more advertised to be a holiday for people to spend their money on chocolates, flowers, and fancy dinners at restaurants. Many...

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