Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Penns Valley Penguins swim team exceeded a $100,000 target to restore the Millheim pool and seeks a state grant plus matching funds for the $300,000 project.
Contractor bidding is underway and, if funding is approved (decision expected late November/early December), the pool will reopen in summer 2027.
🎓 Education
A new guide has compiled six places for studying off-library on campus (including the Chambers Building Bridge, UHS Courtyard, ECoRE, Redifer Commons, Life Sciences Bridge, and Willard Classrooms) to help students find quiet or busy spots amid midterm season.
🏈 Sports
Penn State field hockey upset No. 18 Michigan 2-1 as first-year coach Hannah Prince led the team to its fourth conference win in a row.
The Nittany Lions will face the Hoosiers in Bloomington (Friday at 3 p.m.).
Penn State cross country posted season-best times in invitational meets at Terre Haute and Princeton and now is preparing for the Big Ten Championships (Friday, Oct.
30) in Madison.
On Saturday, Penn State baseball swept Delaware in a doubleheader at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, highlighted by Genei Sato’s strong pitching and Ethan Bauerschmidt’s immaculate inning.
The Nittany Lions will face Bucknell at Depew Field at Marren Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 (upcoming game).
Penn State football fell 21-18 to Michigan at the Big House on Saturday as transfer players showcased their talents this week; Virginia Tech’s Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 250 yards in a 34-24 win over Georgia Tech (transfer portal roundup highlighted competitive play).
Penn State men’s hockey lost 6-3 Friday night to Quinnipiac at Pegula Ice Arena after an early 2-0 lead was undone by penalties and defensive errors.
The team is set to face Robert Morris Tuesday as it works to improve its play.
Quarterback recruit Will Wood flipped his commitment from Penn State to Boston College on Oct.
18 after the Nittany Lions suffered a four-game losing streak, leaving a gap in the 2027 class. Wood thanked coach Matt Campbell and will now join former Nittany Lion coach Bill O’Brien at the Eagles.
Penn State wrestler Jayden James earned a silver medal at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas this weekend.
It is his second silver medal, following his U20 achievement in Kazakhstan last month.
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