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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
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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
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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
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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