Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Child Maltreatment Solutions Network hosts 'Pinwheels for Prevention PSU' to promote child abuse prevention awareness in April. Penn State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' will be presented at Penn State's Eisenhower Auditorium on March 27, featuring American Sign Language interpretation. Penn State
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ Researchers discover a method to control light emission from nanodots in 2D materials, promising advancements in high-resolution monitors and quantum computing. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's men's hockey team aims to overcome its historical challenges at Yost Ice Arena in a crucial Big Ten Tournament series against Michigan, focusing on mental toughness, leadership, and strategic play. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Nittany Lions aim to secure their first win at the Kohl Center against No. 12 Wisconsin in their season finale, facing historical challenges and a formidable opponent. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 6 Penn State men's gymnastics team, after defeating the defending National Champions, is set to face No. 5 Illinois in a critical Big Ten matchup. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's basketball team started strong with an 8-0 record, faced challenges with a new roster, but struggled in the latter part of the season, losing 19 of their next 21 games, with hopes for improvement in future seasons. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's women's hockey team advances to the AHA Championship against Mercyhurst after defeating RIT, marking their third consecutive final appearance. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State triumphed over Indiana with a 15-9 victory in the first game of their Big Ten doubleheader, featuring standout performances and two grand slams. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State softball's home-opener schedule was updated, including game time changes against Canisius, Fairfield, and Lafayette. Daily Collegian
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at The Lodge
Anna Pearl, a local singer/songwriter from State College, will be performing at The Lodge at Tussey Mountain, offering a family-friendly opportunity to enjoy music while dining on tacos.
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Cirque du Soleil - OVO
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Bryce Jordan Center | Tickets required | Experience the vibrant world of insects through stunning acrobatics and colorful performances.
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The Suitcase Junket Live Performance
8-11 p.m. | The State Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the grand and solitary vision of Matt Lorenz's The Suitcase Junket in a unique musical setting.
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