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Saturday, February 1st, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Penn State Jazz Festival will be a two-day event with free public access to workshops and performances by both faculty and renowned bassist Matthew Garrison. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Schuyler is concluding his term as Penn State's student trustee and discusses the significance of the role and the process of selecting a successor to represent over 88,000 students in governance. Penn State
- ➤ The State College Area School Board approved bidding on eight projects for 2025-26, including a parking addition and HVAC replacements, with a total estimated cost of $3.47 million. StateCollege.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawyers for Rock Spring Water Company, facing infrastructure issues and regulatory penalties, request a county judge to approve a takeover by State College Borough Water Authority; however, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission claims it has the sole authority to decide on such matters. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mount Nittany Health Foundation creates a fund for specialty physician recruitment with a $5 million donation from Stephen and Patricia Benkovic. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 17 Penn State men's volleyball team lost their fifth consecutive match, being swept 3-0 by No. 3 UCLA in the Big Ten Challenge. Onward State
- ➤ State College girls basketball team, led by McKenna Whitehurst and Jessica Hawbaker, defeated Cumberland Valley with a score of 54-48. PennLive
- ➤ No. 1 Penn State wrestling team triumphed over No. 2 Iowa with a score of 30-8, continuing their unbeaten streak since 2020 in a major dual featuring top-ranked matchups. Onward State
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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.
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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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Nittany Valley Symphony Family Concert
The Nittany Valley Symphony will present a free family concert featuring classical pieces, designed to be accessible for younger audiences, at the Eisenhower Auditorium.
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Tommy Castro Live at The State Theatre
Renowned electric blues artist Tommy Castro will perform live, showcasing his impassioned vocals and exceptional guitar skills, featuring tracks from his latest album 'Closer To The Bone'.
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Deadline for Master of Science in Nursing Applications at Penn State World Campus
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Penn State World Campus offers an online education focused on leadership in additive manufacturing technologies, with a deadline for applications on March 1, 2025.
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