Good morning, State College.

On April 25, Lion Caucus held Capital Day on Campus at the HUB-Robeson Center to mobilize over 250 students to petition state legislators for more equitable funding after Penn State’s support had been flat for five years (organizers offered pizza and cookies as students listened to speeches).

In Los Angeles on Friday night, Penn State baseball lost 7-6 to No. 15 UCLA—two errors ended a brief ninth-inning lead for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State men’s lacrosse, the number three seeded team, beat the number six seeded Johns Hopkins by a score of 13 to 12 in a close first round game of the Big Ten Tournament after a ten minute scoring drought.

The win sends the Nittany Lions to the semifinals in Ann Arbor to face Maryland at 7:30 p.m. on May 1—an important step for the team.

Penn State men’s volleyball, the third seed, swept Princeton, the top seed, three to zero at Dillon Gymnasium on Saturday — earning their third straight EIVA title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Standout Matthew Luoma led the team and officials will announce their NCAA matchup on Selection Sunday — marking a strong finish to the season.

Kobe King, a linebacker at Penn State, was drafted No. 201 overall by the Minnesota Vikings after he chose to skip his redshirt senior season—his strong performance in past seasons helped his selection.

Lawrence Taylor said he does not want Abdul Carter to wear his famous No.56—he urged him to pick another number after Carter was drafted third overall.

Carter said his respect for Taylor means he will work even harder in his NFL career.

On Friday, Trinity’s Rowan Bayley won the Mid-Penn 2A singles championship and, with teammate Neddish Greddy, secured the district-qualifying doubles title—marking a strong day for the school’s tennis team.

Penn State coaches and players said the team improved during spring practice as players worked hard at drills and showed more depth in defense.

The Blue-White game will be held today at Beaver Stadium as the team pushes toward a strong season—experts praised top performers like cornerback Elliot Washington II and quarterback Drew Allar.

After spring practice on Saturday, Penn State coach James Franklin said he will look at the portal for linebacker help because injuries and transfers have thinned the unit—he wants to add a player who fits the team’s culture ahead of a season with high championship expectations.

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.

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.

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.

Jaws Screening

May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.

Anna Pearl Belinda Performance

7-9 p.m. — Cafe 210 West — Free entry — Experience live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy cafe setting.

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

4-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.