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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The HUB's new food ordering software is slowing service on campus—students face extra screens and longer wait times, with a soda machine taking over a minute to fill a cup instead of 11 seconds before. The delays during busy lunch hours have raised concerns that could lead to a review of the system soon. Onward State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All-American Rejects will headline Movin’ On 2025 on May 2 — the free concert will be held on the IM fields, and attendees must be 18 or older with valid IDs. Pusha T, Baby Tate, Claire Rosinkranz and the Battle of the Bands winner Fez will also perform, with gates opening at 3:30 p.m. and the show ending around 10:30 p.m. Onward State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rasha Elwakil and Fletcher Port are running for UPUA president and vice president and promise to make Penn State more accessible and supportive for students. They face rivals Mike Fowler and Ben Lindgren and Joshua Meert and Samuel Conway in an election on April 2—voters will decide who leads the university's student body. Onward State
- ➤ Anshuta Beeram, a comparative literature and pre-med student, has been named the 2025 Schwartz Fellow at the College of the Liberal Arts—she will lead poetry workshops in Baltimore nursing homes to boost creative expression among residents. The fellowship provides up to $45,000 to support her year-long postbaccalaureate service activity. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State VFS Chapter is hosting the 10th Annual STEM Rotor Day today from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building — the free event offers interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and lab tours for elementary and middle school students to learn about rotorcraft, aerospace engineering and other STEM fields. Downtown State College
- ➤ Former Disney Channel actress Leigh-Allyn Baker spoke at Penn State on Wednesday night at an event hosted by Turning Point USA—she criticized COVID rules and cancel culture while students asked questions about free speech and personal beliefs. Daily Collegian
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 4 Penn State men’s hockey team beat No. 1 Maine 5-1 in the NCAA Regional Semifinal at the PPL Center in Allentown today—scoring key goals all game. The win moves Penn State into the NCAA Regional Final as they will face UConn on Sunday, March 30. Onward State
- ➤ Star Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter met with Cleveland Browns executives on Thursday night in State College as he dined with their GM and other officials before Pro Day while recovering from a shoulder injury. He will not work out at Pro Day—he will join private workouts while teams prepare for the draft and he aims to become the highest-drafted player from Penn State since Saquon Barkley. WTAJ
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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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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.
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Mosaic Workshops in State College, PA
6 p.m. — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Unleash your creativity at these engaging mosaic workshops in a peaceful neighborhood.
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Marty Stuart Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — $66-$72 — Experience a cosmic country journey with Grammy winner Marty Stuart as he explores new musical horizons.
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The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
N/A — Freeman Auditorium — N/A — Experience a tribute to the iconic music of Pink Floyd by The Machine with passionate performances and immersive stage displays.
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Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $15+ — Celebrate the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse with a full revival of her Grammy Award-winning album.
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The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run
11:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Beaver Stadium — Check event page for costs — Participate in a community-focused run supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
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