State College
Today
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State’s Shaver’s Creek celebrates 50 years of outdoor education and conservation (started in 1976) by hosting events like the annual Birding Cup fundraiser and public workshops on nature. The center has grown from a single room to a vibrant hub for community members and student leadership. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women’s lacrosse ended its season with a 7-5 loss to Stanford at U-M Lacrosse Stadium, finishing 12-7 and improving from last year’s 7-9 record under new coach Kayla Treanor. Fans now look ahead to next February when a new season will begin. Onward State
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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.
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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.
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Marisa Anderson Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Manny’s Live Performance Space — $20 — Experience a unique blend of blues, country, and abstract sounds from one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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