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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the 20th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow are seeking volunteers for the free event at C3 Sports Arena in State College on March 28-29. Volunteers will work four-hour shifts to help with setup, tear down, kitchen, and dance arena operations. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Rameker has been named associate dean of operations at Eberly College of Science effective March 1 (Penn State’s main campus). He will manage core operations offices and coordinate college-wide projects to support the college’s strategic plan. Penn State
- ➤ A Penn State team earned a bronze medal at the East Central North American regional contest and advanced to the ICPC North American Championship. The team (Barbell) competed with two students among 83 teams and will now vie for a spot in the ICPC World Finals. Penn State
- ➤ THON 2026 will run Feb. 20-22 and invite Penn Staters to support the fight against childhood cancer through virtual runs and local events (including a pep rally white out at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 21). Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey forward Matilde Fantin scored two goals to help Italy beat Japan 3-2 at the Olympics. She will face Germany at 10:40 a.m. today in their final preliminary game. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey remains at No. 4 in the USCHO rankings after sweeping Lindenwood 11—3 and keeping its top AHA ranking. The team will face RIT at home Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State field hockey released its 2026 spring schedule on Monday with five exhibition games planned for March and April. The season starts against Bucknell on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. and ends with Lock Haven on Sunday, April 26 + new head coach Hannah Price makes her debut. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State has named Rocco Becht, a transfer from Iowa State, as its starting quarterback, ending the multi-year streak in Happy Valley. Coach Matt Campbell praised Becht's leadership + resilience and said he will guide the team when the new season begins. StateCollege.com
- ➤ The Nittany Lions remain at No.6 in the latest USCHO poll released Monday after a bye week, holding a top-10 ranking all season. Michigan State jumped to No.1 after splitting against Michigan (previously No.2). Daily Collegian
- ➤ Due to cold weather, Penn State women's lacrosse has moved its games against UMass and Bucknell indoors to Holuba Hall + the blue and white will face the Bison at noon on Wednesday. Daily Collegian
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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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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Music Performance
6-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Enjoy cider while listening to local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl perform.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball showdown between two powerhouse teams.
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Tipa Tipo with El Combo Del Valle
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience a fresh blend of 70s soft rock and Latin rhythms with Tipa Tipo's tropical yacht rock en español.
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LaMP Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique fusion of sounds from drummer Russ Lawton, organist Ray Paczkowski, and guitarist Scott Metzger.
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