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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two State College Area School District students, Kali Nicolas and Maya Toyokawa, have been named winners in the PennDOT Regional Innovations Challenge for their Belt Buddy mobile app that listens for seat belt chimes to promote safety — they will advance to the statewide finals to present their proposal for a $6,000 award. StateCollege.com
- ➤ David Morgan, a Penn State alumnus and longtime healthcare worker from Hershey, is running for the Board of Trustees and wants to boost student support with better health services and more on-campus jobs — he brings years of experience from his dental practice and small business management. He aims to serve as a unifier by helping keep faculty supported and research strong. Onward State
- ➤ Karen Keller— a Penn State alumna, lawyer, and parent— is running for a Board of Trustees seat to bring her legal and business experience to help improve cross-college communication and student mental health on campus. She aims to strengthen collaboration and better support students based on her work with the Alumni Association. Onward State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Penn State added transfer Josh Reed to its men's basketball team after waiting over three weeks. The team missed out on targets like transfer guard Izaiah Pasha and Maryland transfer Braden Pierce— and it continues reaching out to fill open roster spots. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men's volleyball secured the third seed in the upcoming EIVA Tournament after NJIT beat Harvard. Coach Mark Pavlik said the team will face the sixth seed Harvard in the quarterfinals on Wednesday — all matches will be hosted by Princeton. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State baseball lost to Purdue 11-8 on Easter Sunday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park—poor bullpen performance cost the Nittany Lions in a back-and-forth game. The team will host West Virginia on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for their final Dollar Dog Night home game. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State captain Tessa Janecke scored the overtime goal that gave the USA the gold medal at the IIHF Women's World Championships yesterday in the Czech Republic — she earned player of the game with six points in six tournament games. Daily Collegian
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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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The Steel Wheels Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of tradition and innovation with The Steel Wheels' captivating Americana sound.
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Ashley Cooke Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost Info TBD — Experience heartfelt storytelling through the music of rising country artist Ashley Cooke.
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Crafts & Cocktails: Garden Party
Head to Discovery Space and The Rivet for an adults-only evening of sipping, socializing, and crafting! Registration includes a punch card for 3 activities including DIY garden-inspired crafts and seasonal drinks from Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits and The Dead Canary. 🌼 Pollinator Seed Bombs 🌱 Garden ID Tags 🎨 Watercolor Florals with @kaleidoscope_pa 🪴 Newspaper Herb Pots with @resiliencyfarm 🍸 Cocktails & Mocktails with @hvnomadicspirits This Garden Party kicks off Day 1 of Centre Gives (May 14)—and it's a great way to give back and support our mission. Show us your donation to Discovery Space & The Rivet for a FREE bonus craft punch! 👒 Dress in your garden party best and let’s toast to spring, community, and creativity.
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