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'Nuanced,' 'manifest,' and 'antecedent' are among the hardest words for Pennsylvania residents to understand, study finds
YORK, Pa. — A recent study conducted by crossword experts at WordDB.com found the 10 hardest vocabulary words for Pennsylvania residents to understand. "Nuanced", "manifest" and "antecedent" are the words found in SAT exams that Pennsylvania residents struggle with the most, the WordDB.com study determined. New research based on...
Beaver Stadium renovations begin, new videoboards to be installed
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Construction is underway for the early revelation projects of Beaver Stadium, the home of Penn State football. The current projects focus on specific improvements on the stadium’s east side and end zones, which will be in effect this fall. There will also be improvements made to the winterization of the […]
Penn State's Abdul Carter named to Big Ten Preseason Honors list
After Penn State placed third in the Big Ten’s unofficial preseason poll, it landed just one player on the Big Ten’s official replacement for preseason all-conference selections. Junior Abdul Carter, who made an offseason switch from linebacker to defensive end, was one of 12 Big Ten players named...
New Penn State Football offer: 2025 WR Jerome Myles
Penn State Football has offered Draper (UT) Corner Canyon High School 2025 wide receiver Jerome Myles. With that being said, here's a quick look at Myles. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING.
Logan Wagner Wins Third Straight at Port Royal
PORT ROYAL, PA – Logan Wagner charged from the outside of row 3 to the front to claim his 3rd straight Weikert’s Livestock 410 sprint car win and his 4th win this season. Gerard McIntyre and Blane Heimbach would make up the front row of the A-main event, and it would be Heimbach who would lead the opening circuit of the race.
Penn State’s Lasch Bash this weekend will include elite in-state target Kevin Brown who talks Nittany Lions
Penn State will have the state’s top prospect back on campus this weekend for Lasch Bash. Harrisburg (Pa.) High’s On300 2026 interior offensive lineman Kevin Brown says he’ll attend. “Their program is top-notch and they have a lot of talent,” Brown told On3. He’s been to Happy Valley so much at this point in his […] The post Penn State’s Lasch Bash this weekend will include elite in-state target Kevin Brown who talks Nittany Lions appeared first on On3.
Penn State adds two fast-rising Philadelphia prospects to Lasch Bash visitor list
The Class of 2027 may seem far off in the distance for fans, but for Penn State head coach James Franklin and his staff, spotting the region’s best talent early has always been a key goal to kickstart the recruiting process. This upcoming weekend is an opportunity for them to do just that, as so […] The post Penn State adds two fast-rising Philadelphia prospects to Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
Join Pork 101 at Penn State University
The American Meat Science Association is hosting “Pork 101” from October 29-31, 2024, at Pennsylvania State University. This three-day course offers a comprehensive look at pork production, from live hog handling to carcass evaluation and meat quality. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learning about the entire pork supply chain. Industry experts will provide valuable insights, making this an essential event for professionals in the pork industry.
Meaningful Arts Fest Find, New Traffic Light, More PSU Students: A State College Summer Potpourri
Diane: We're not 18 anymore.Carol: No. We're sure not spring flowers.Vivian: No. More like potpourri. My wife and I were looking for some family-oriented entertainment over the weekend and she came across the movie “Book Club,” which was released in 2018 and stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. The synopsis is they are longtime friends – meaning they’re getting older – who belong to a book club. They read a book that results in them looking for romances or rekindling old flames, and the humor that ensues from them doing that at an older age. Fate and destiny...
Local Company’s Leak Detector Aims to Help Water Conservation Efforts
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. A State College water conservation company, Fluid Conservation Systems, is releasing its leak detector in the United States, making it available to municipalities and water authorities for purchase using federal dollars. PermaNET SU will now be made in a Pennsylvania manufacturing facility rather than abroad, meeting the made-in-America standards from the Build America Buy America Act of 2021. The leak detector uses technology to listen for water leaks each night, sending an alert to the user with the leak’s exact location. “More than 7 billion gallons of drinking water are lost each day through...
Professor Andrew Nyblade steps down as head of geosciences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Five years ago, Andrew Nyblade became head of the Penn State Department of Geosciences with a road map based on his vision for the department. In 2019, just like all other road maps of that era, a stack of new tasks quickly piled on top of it.
Penn State Altoona English professor’s book reviewed in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ALTOONA, Pa. — A new book of poetry by Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, was reviewed in the July 21 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In his review of “Fluent in Blue,” Gary Ciocco observed that the poems “show a love of place, atmosphere, and the details of a full life, all in the service of gaining a greater, unflinching and unbound self-knowledge.”
No. 5-seed Penn State alumni upset No. 1-seed UConn alumni in The Basketball Tournament
Greg Lee never got on track during his lone season at Penn State. The former Cal State Bakersfield and Western Michigan forward was limited to just 16 games in 2021-22 because of an assortment of injuries, and he couldn't make a consistent impact for former Nittany Lions coach Micah Shrewsberry.
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from July 15-21
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of July 15-21, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. If you purchase...
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