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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Hundreds gathered as the Beaver Stadium press box was demolished to make way for a $700 million renovation intended to expand and enhance the facility.  ABC 23

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Penn State School of Music will feature jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut and blues guitarist D.K. Harrell in a performance at the State Theatre on Feb. 7, celebrating African American music traditions as part of the 2025 African American Music Festival.  Penn State

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Mark Carvlin is enhancing his career as an alpine skiing instructor by applying his learnings from the Penn State Professional Snowsports Education Certificate program.  Penn State

SPORTS NEWS

  • Penn State's Lady Lions extend their losing streak to four in early 2025, despite strong individual performances and showing competitive spirit against tough opponents.  Daily Collegian
  • Penn State's wide receiver group, once scrutinized, has shown notable improvement and faces a critical test against Notre Dame's defense in the Orange Bowl.  StateCollege.com
  • Penn State's men's volleyball team enters the 2025 season with key players Owen Rose, Michael Schwob, and Ryan Merk poised to lead the team toward a third consecutive EIVA Championship.  Daily Collegian
  • Penn State's pitcher Bridget Nemeth earns Preseason All-American honors after a successful 23-8 season.  Daily Collegian
  • Penn State goaltender Arsenii Sergeev was named Big Ten First Star of the Week after a standout performance with a .963 save percentage and a 34-save shutout against Notre Dame.  Daily Collegian

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

    View event
  • CatVideoFest – Encore Screening in State College

    Experience a unique cat video festival featuring a compilation of beloved cat videos while supporting local animal rescue efforts.

    Thu, 2/6/25

    View event

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