Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maritza Smith, Heather Taylor, and Renee Kennedy play pivotal supporting roles for students at Penn State's Bellisario College of Communications, enhancing the college experience with their commitment to helpful and friendly service. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Board of Trustees approves naming Beaver Stadium's field 'West Shore Field' following a $50 million donation from West Shore Home, amidst debate over alternative dedications. Onward State
- ➤ The Summer Residential Interdisciplinary Design Institute at Penn State, aimed at introducing Pennsylvania high school students to arts and design disciplines, begins its development with a think tank of academic and equity leaders. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State is seeking a new director for its Institute for Computational and Data Science to lead its strategy and advance interdisciplinary research in computational fields. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State and Vanderbilt University researchers received a $3.8 million grant to study how maternal depression might affect children ages 4 to 6, aiming to develop early intervention programs. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In her first season, Penn State's new swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron led the men's team to a winning record and the women's team showed promise, signaling a positive future for the program despite not securing top-nine finishes at the Big Ten Championships. Daily Collegian
- ➤ D'Marco Dunn was honored as Big Ten Player of the Week after a career-best performance of 25 points helped Penn State's basketball team secure a historic win over No. 12 Wisconsin. Onward State
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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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Victor Wooten Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience the innovative sounds of the Wooten Brothers redefining multiple genres.
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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
7-9 p.m. — The State Theatre — Get your tickets now — Experience the thrill of the best fly fishing films on tour in this annual community celebration.
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