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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Undergraduate Ethan Merckx catalogued a dire wolf jawbone from Penn State’s fossil collection at the Hollidaysburg Fissure (in Blair County) as part of a project to digitize Ice Age specimens. This discovery comes amid global attention on dire wolves following Colossal Biosciences’ recent cloning announcement. Penn State
- ➤ Twelve educators participated in an immersive workshop at Penn State University Park where they explored artificial intelligence as a tool in advancing agricultural literacy under a USDA-funded program. Working in groups, they treated AI as an equal teammate to design a board game that combined elements of Monopoly and Mancala. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Transportation Services announced parking, traffic, and transit adjustments for Blue-White Weekend ahead of the football game that will kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Fans should note campus lots will close starting Friday at midnight and adjusted transit routes are in effect—arriving early is advised. Penn State
- ➤ State College girls lacrosse beat Mifflin County 21-2 on Tuesday as Macey Mitchell, Emma Lally, and Ella Tambroni each scored four goals—Mitchell added four assists and 12 draw controls while Reagan Dare and Maddy Kopinski scored twice to build the rout. PennLive
- ➤ Penn State Athletics and Lion Surplus will host an online auction starting Monday, April 28th to sell memorabilia from Beaver Stadium renovation — including bleacher seats, signage and items from the removed press box. The auction will run through the summer — it follows Saturday’s Blue White Game at West Shore Home Field. ABC 23
- ➤ Former Penn State linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson has committed to transfer to USC after recording 11 tackles and 2 tackles for loss in 14 games last season and will use his remaining three years of eligibility to join the Trojans defense led by former Nittany Lion coordinator D’Anton Lynn—his move shifts focus to Anthony Speca and Keon Wylie at middle linebacker. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State football defensive lineman Joseph Mupoyi entered the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. The redshirt sophomore played in two games in the 2024 season + earned Developmental Squad Defensive Player of the Week before his decision. Onward State
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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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Jaws Screening
May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.
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