Good morning, State College.

Hundreds gathered in downtown State College for the fourth annual APIDA Festival on Saturday, Apr.

18, where live music, food, and performances celebrated Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American cultures. The free event was supported by Penn State and local organizations ahead of Heritage Month.

Penn State men's lacrosse saw Hunter Aquino return from a six game absence due to a lower body injury when he scored four goals against Rutgers last Friday.

His strong play helped the team secure a No. 2 seed and a first round bye in the Big Ten tournament.

Drew Allar, Penn State's quarterback who led the team to its first College Football Playoff appearance before a broken ankle ended his final season, is talking with NFL teams ahead of a projected third-round draft pick+ his raw size and arm talent keep him a top prospect.

Penn State secured three-star recruit Jonathan Galette, a class of 2027 safety, on Saturday evening.

He will make an official visit to Happy Valley on June 12, boosting the Nittany Lions to nine commitments in a nationally ranked class.

Penn State rallied to win Game 2 against Ohio State 15-7 in Columbus, tying the series with an explosive sixth inning that sparked a comeback.

The Nittany Lions will play the series finale in Columbus tomorrow at 4 p.m.

Penn State men's lacrosse clinched a share of the Big Ten regular season title after a four-way tie on Saturday and secured a first-round bye for the tournament + they will host the conference semifinal at SHI Stadium with the opponent coming from the game between Maryland and Rutgers.

Penn State men's volleyball ended its regular season with a 3-2 win in a five-set match and celebrated Senior Day at Rec Hall with honored seniors, leaving the team undefeated in conference play and gearing up for the postseason EIVA tournament with their Thursday opening matchup.

Co-hosts Lexie Linderman, Avery Hill and Lyle Alenstein discussed Penn State’s defensive line and green dot assignments during Tuesday’s media availability on The 1-0 Podcast — they also examined NFL draft prospects as the draft nears.

Attacker Delaney Radin broke Penn State’s single-season assist record on Thursday when she recorded her 52nd assist against Johns Hopkins, surpassing the previous mark of 51 set in 1990 – she achieved the milestone with an assist to freshman Rocquette Allen.

State College boys claimed the team title at the 99th annual Jack Roddick Invitational on Saturday, Apr.

18 at Shippensburg University's Seth Grove Stadium. Luke Bradbury led the field with a 3,200-meter finish in 9:14 (supporting a strong season following last year's wins).

Penn State women's lacrosse ended its season with an 18-15 win over Rutgers in Piscataway, finishing (12-5) while building momentum.

The team prepares for the Big Ten Tournament beginning Wednesday in Ann Arbor.

Moriah Murray, the former Penn State women's basketball guard, committed to Florida on Saturday on Instagram as she prepares to join coach Tammi Reiss next season.

The Dunmore native had a successful three-year career with the Lady Lions.

State College softball player Kendall Schenck hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning on Apr.

18 to secure a 1-0 win over Bellefonte, while Lions pitcher Paige Moriarta allowed two hits and struck out 15 batters in seven innings (a key stat).

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.

Beginner Line Dancing Night

7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 — Learn and enjoy various line dances in a fun, interactive setting.

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.

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.

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.

Lucy Kaplansky Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich folk sounds of New York City artist Lucy Kaplansky.

PUULUUP with The Wild Shoats

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $28 — Experience a unique blend of ancient sounds and modern flair as Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson showcase their musical journey.

Natural Information Society Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the unique sounds of Natural Information Society, creating long-form compositions since 2010.

2026 XL Fest All-Access Pass

5:59-7:29 p.m. — Blue Brick Theatre — $99 + fees — Experience 12 shows of hilarious improv magic at the Happy Valley XL Fest.