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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State arts engagement assistants have curated a pop-punk concert with rising band The Paradox for a Wednesday show at Eisenhower Auditorium on Apr. 1, uniting diverse student interests and new campus programming. Tickets cost $29 for the general public and $14 for University Park students. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Schreyer Scholar Aryan Sabnekar built on his online coding course by competing at HackPSU and winning awards for his projects, including an AI detector; he plans to expand his software after featuring it at the Penn State Engineering Design Showcase (which provided support for further improvements). Penn State
- ➤ A Penn State research team has designed flexible pressure sensors about the size of a paperclip that can form a sensitive electronic skin for robots and prosthetic limbs + they are now refining the design for potential future use in wearables and commercial robots. Penn State
- ➤ Team Medusa won the Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge on March 25 during Penn State Startup Week with its app that protects personal photos of young women & student athletes from unauthorized use. The undergraduate team won $3,000 as they used facial recognition & keyword matching to help reclaim digital privacy. Penn State
- ➤ Nittany AI Advance students are using artificial intelligence to create proof-of-concept tools for the Physical Plant that improve work order communication, digitize building drawings, and provide automated support for customer service today. Partners meet biweekly to review progress & adjust project plans. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball coach Mike Gambino said defensive miscues cost the team in Sunday's rubber-match against Illinois — leaving them with a low fielding percentage — and the team will seek improvement in Wednesday's game against UCF. The coach expects on‑field growth ahead of the matchup. Onward State
- ➤ Two Penn State men’s hockey players signed two-year entry-level NHL deals on Monday; forward Matt DiMarsico will join the Colorado Avalanche’s AHL team for the rest of the season + goaltender Kevin Reidler will join the Ottawa Senators’ affiliate after the season ends. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink won the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top collegiate wrestler on Monday, Mar. 30, finishing a 27-0 season with 66 of 71 first-place votes. The redshirt junior earned his second national title and third Big Ten title (adding to Penn State’s Hodge legacy). StateCollege.com
- ➤ The Penn State women’s lacrosse team moved up to No. 20 in the Inside Lacrosse Poll after a close 14-13 loss to Maryland on Sunday. The team will play Ohio State at noon on Sunday, Apr. 5 (Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium) as they aim to build momentum. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women's volleyball will play an outdoor game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6 against Kentucky as part of the Big Ten and SEC Volleyball Challenge Week - marking the team's first outdoor match and a special homecoming for coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley and players Ava Falduto and Haley Burgdorf. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State’s Rocquette Allen scored a backwards goal against Maryland that ranked second on SportsCenter’s top 10, leading her team with five goals and one assist in a 14-13 loss. The team will face Ohio State at noon on Sunday, April 5 at OSU Lacrosse Stadium. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey goaltender Kevin Reidler signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators on March 30 after posting an 11-7 record in 18 games while splitting net duties with Josh Fleming. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State forward Matt DiMarsico signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche and will join the Colorado Eagles (AHL) for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The native from Wexford posted 42 points in 37 games last season, marking a career breakthrough. Daily Collegian
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Bab L'Bluz Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the soulful blend of Franco-Moroccan music with Bab L'Bluz's captivating Gnawa beats.
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Maurice Louca 'Fera' Quartet Live
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $22 GA / $12 Students — Experience the intricate and hypnotic sounds of Maurice Louca's Fera in a captivating live performance.
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Tauren Wells Concert
7-10 p.m. — C3 Sports — Tickets available — Experience the uplifting vibes of Tauren Wells on the Take It All Back Tour with special guests.
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Alex Harding and Lucian Ban Duo
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience a night of soulful blues with the talented duo Alex Harding and Lucian Ban.
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Anand Wilder Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check local listings — Experience a night of eclectic sounds featuring Anand Wilder of Yeasayer alongside The After Hours and Eesha Jadhav.
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Earth and Arbor Day Fest
5-8 p.m. — Hintz Alumni Garden — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with live music, local food vendors, and engaging activities for all ages.
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Beginner Line Dancing Night
7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 — Learn and enjoy various line dances in a fun, interactive setting.
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Jeff Dunham's Artificial Intelligence Tour
7-10 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Get ready to laugh out loud with renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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Boyscott
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $14 — Enjoy a night of dreamy indie rock with surfy guitar hooks from Boyscott.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Tickets available — Celebrate Taurus Season with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing original music.
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