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Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Survivor club, started by junior Charlie Papiernik, hosts games that mimic the hit reality show and help students build friendships. The club's Season 7 begins March 28 with an Amazing Race event on April 11. Onward State
- ➤ Penn’s Woods Music Festival ended after 40 years as Penn State’s School of Music shifts focus to programs that boost student learning + artistic development. The festival once showcased professional music at venues like the Arboretum, Recital Hall and Eisenhower Auditorium and leaves a legacy for future community programs. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At 10:40 a.m. today, Team USA and Team Sweden will face off in the Olympic women’s ice hockey semifinal at Milano-Cortina. Three Penn State players are set to represent the school, including current player Tessa Janecke, sophomore Nicole Hall and alumna Jessica Adolfsson as both teams remain undefeated at 5-0. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State’s women’s lacrosse team beat Bucknell 21-9 at Holuba Hall (in Happy Valley) to continue their undefeated season under coach Kayla Treanor in her first season, with freshman players making key plays to secure the win. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State baseball lost 24 to 5 to Kansas State during Sunday's MLB Desert Invitational final after poor defense allowed many runs — the team will travel to Richmond on Friday, Feb. 20 for a four-game series. Onward State
- ➤ The Nittany Lions defeated Ohio State 36-5 on Feb. 13 at the Bryce Jordan Center to clinch their sixth straight Big Ten title and break the indoor crowd record of 16,006; they improved to a 14-0 season and will face Princeton at Rec Hall on Feb. 20. Penn State
- ➤ The Lady Lions held off Northwestern 81-71 in an emotional Pink Zone win at Rec Hall on Sunday, nearly losing a 20-point lead until Kiyomi McMillar (32 points) powered the team. They will travel to Piscataway to face Rutgers Saturday at 4 p.m. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women’s lacrosse beat Bucknell 21-9 today at home, using a strong first-half performance with 14 goals and standout plays by Maddie Greco and Rocquette Allen. They will face the Pitt Panthers on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Panzer Stadium. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State softball routed Pitt 11-2 as part of a four game series finish at the Houston Invitational, with strong offense and tight pitching limiting Pitt to five hits. The team will travel to Orlando for the SpaceU Classic from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22. Onward State
- ➤ A recent Collegian report (by local reporters) details how Penn State wrestling has become a trailblazer for Black athletes. It highlights milestones from Kerry McCoy’s 1994 national title to champions who continue to push inclusion in Happy Valley. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Maggie Mendelson, a dual-sport athlete for Penn State, resumed her basketball career on Dec. 20, 2025, after a national championship run in volleyball and will compete in both sports for the 2025-26 season in University Park (she aims to be a role model for young fans). Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's lacrosse is undefeated at 3-0 under coach Kayla Treanor and will play Pitt at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Panzer Stadium — a key step in building a winning culture based on hard work. Onward State
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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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