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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 50th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet at Penn State, themed 'Change Continues With Us', celebrated community service and solidarity, featuring speakers, performances, and scholarship awards. Penn State
- ➤ The THON 2025 Showcase will occur on January 19 at 7 p.m. in Schwab Auditorium, featuring student talents to support fundraising efforts against childhood cancer, with Dunkin’ Donuts as the title sponsor. Onward State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Student Programming Association announced Azealia Banks and Molly Santana will perform at SPA Day 2025 on January 23, featuring special events throughout the day. Onward State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Innovation Park is set to expand with plans for a new rehabilitation hospital and Applied Research Lab building following College Township Council consideration of minor boundary extensions. StateCollege.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority discusses necessary improvements in Beaver Stadium's recycling methods, including efforts to address the significant issue of trash contamination in recycling bins. WTAJ
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State swimming and diving teams will compete against Princeton and Virginia Tech in their first home meet since October, highlighting key athletes' achievements and seasonal records. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Natisha Hiedeman's journey through basketball, from a Marquette star under coach Carolyn Kieger to developing a promising coaching career at Penn State and excelling as a WNBA player, highlights her influential relationships and transformative experiences in both roles. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 9 Penn State women's hockey team aims for another victory against Syracuse after a series sweep and individual record achievements by players like Tessa Janecke. 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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Anna Pearl Belinda Performance at Boal City Brewing
Local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, offering an evening of music and celebration.
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