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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 20-year-old Braeden Phillips from Milroy remains jailed on charges of planning a mass shooting at State High—Centre County Judge Julia Rater denied his cash bail during a 90-minute hearing at the Centre County Correctional Facility. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State will hold its spring commencement ceremonies from May 9 to May 11 and is expected to award about 14,559 diplomas across multiple campuses. Ceremonies include livestream options and specific events for programs from associate to doctoral — offering opportunities for graduates and their families to celebrate together. Penn State
- ➤ Nate Carey from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has been named the student marshal for the Penn State Eberly College of Science spring commencement on Sunday, May 11 at University Park. The 4.0 GPA student will earn dual degrees in biotechnology and has received awards including the Astronaut, Goldwater, and Marshall Scholarships (he also served with Army ROTC). Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night storms knocked down trees, power lines, and poles, and by Wednesday morning several State College roads were closed — including Westerly Parkway between South Sparks Street and O’Bryan Lane, Easterly Parkway between South Pugh Street and Old Boalsburg Road, the 1000 block of South Pugh Street, the 400 block of Orlando Avenue, one lane of West Fairmount Avenue, the 600 block of Berry Alley, and Nimitz Avenue with Penfield Road — while officials advised people to keep at least 30 feet away from any downed lines. Onward State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Penn State found that college female runners who do not eat enough run about two minutes slower in 5K races than those with sufficient energy—using measures like resting metabolic rate and thyroid hormone levels—and warned that low energy can reduce training gains. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men’s volleyball, ranked No. 20, will face Daemen in a play-in game at 7 p.m. Friday on the road, with the winner set to earn the No. 7 seed (which will lead them to play No. 2 Hawai’i next) after the team turned its season around with three straight EIVA championships. Daily Collegian
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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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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.
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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.
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Coaches vs Cancer Golf Tournament
All day — Penn State Golf Courses — Check website for entry fee — Enjoy a premier golf experience while supporting cancer research.
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Yard Sale Extravaganza
10 AM — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Discover a variety of treasures for kids, crafts, and home decor at this exciting yard sale.
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