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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 19, students gathered in the HUB-Robeson Center to honor Dr. King's legacy with a Day of Service that featured breakfast, a keynote speech, and volunteer work with local nonprofits (Centre Safe, Jana Marie Foundation) in University Park. Daily Collegian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Student Book Store on College Avenue announced on Sunday a Penn State Carhartt apparel collaboration featuring a dark blue zip-up jacket with the Nittany Lions logo priced at $199.99 and a brown knit cuffed beanie at $49.99, available online and downtown. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During the Big Ten basketball season, Purdue and Nebraska recorded strong wins while Penn State and Northwestern struggled, each losing by 11 points recently. Key matchups include Penn State versus Northwestern on Jan. 29 and Michigan against Indiana later this week—fans watch rankings shift. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men's volleyball is now ranked No. 10 in the AVCA poll after beating No. 9 Lewis to start the season 4-0. The team will travel to McKendree on Friday and host No. 3 Hawaii later this weekend. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State hockey captain Dane Dowiak is celebrated for his authentic leadership & hard work, which helped inspire his teammates to rally for a comeback win against Michigan at Pegula Ice Arena. His team-first attitude has contributed to an impressive season start. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State wrestlers dominated Iowa 32-3 on Friday at University Park, highlighting a season of record-setting wins and national titles. The strong performance reinforces the Nittany Lions’ ongoing dominance in collegiate wrestling. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Lady Lions lost two Big Ten games last week in University Park plus a heavy defeat against Ohio State and a close contest with Rutgers. Center Gracie Merkle posted a double-double as the team remains winless in conference play. Daily Collegian
- ➤ After sweeping Notre Dame, Penn State men’s hockey kept its No. 8 ranking with a 16-6-0 record and will play a two-game series against No. 5 Wisconsin in Madison starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. Onward State
- ➤ Junior Landon Simpson won the All-Around title at West Point Open and will compete at the Winter Cup in Louisville next month—Feb. 21-22. The event is a chance to earn a spot at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Penn State women’s hockey team remains at No. 4 in the USCHO poll after sweeping Syracuse and will face No. 12 Cornell Tuesday night — then host Delaware for a conference series this weekend. Daily Collegian
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Big Lazy Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience two decades of noir and twang music from New York's underground scene.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Basketball
6-9 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown between the Gophers and Nittany Lions.
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Jason Aldean Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring night of country music with Jason Aldean and Nate Smith.
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans
1-10 p.m. — West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Nittany Lions as they take on the Spartans in a thrilling college football matchup.
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TWEN w/ Dogwood Tales and Euphoria Again
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check out an emotional alt-country band from Virginia inspired by the Shenandoah Valley.
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Raphael Rogiński Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes
7-9:30 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $10 — Experience the unique sound of Poland's virtuoso guitarist in an intimate setting.
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