Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Prime now offers the award-winning documentary 'Class of Her Own' by Penn State's Boaz Dvir for free to its subscribers, spotlighting an innovative teacher's success in improving her school's performance using hip-hop and dance. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Campus Recreation is offering a free two-week membership trial to University Park faculty and staff starting January, to promote wellness and provide full access to its recreational facilities. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers are exploring the use of agricultural byproducts as sustainable cement replacements, potentially reducing CO2 emissions from production. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey team aims for a season turnaround in its first outdoor game in program history against Notre Dame. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey player Andrew Kuzma is optimistic about his recovery after a heart surgery to correct a congenital condition. Onward State
- ➤ No. 12 Penn State's women's hockey team, boasting a strong season record, will face Bemidji State and No. 3 Minnesota in the East West Showcase. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's women's gymnastics team faces a competitive Big Ten season with the addition of UCLA, aiming for redemption after last year's performance. Daily Collegian
- ➤ In their first game of the new year against a ranked opponent, the Penn State Lady Lions were defeated by No. 23 Iowa with a final score of 80-68, moving their conference record to 0-3. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's men's volleyball team enters the 2025 season blending a youthful squad with experienced players, focusing on overcoming the departure of key seniors. Daily Collegian
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First Annual FBLA Pickleball Tournament: Lobbing For Leadership
The State College Area High School's FBLA chapter is hosting a fundraising pickleball tournament featuring a silent auction and various awards at Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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