Good morning, State College.

Today, Penn State Greek life will host Greek or Treat from 5 to 6 p.m. along Fraternity Row—children will receive candy at houses along Locust Lane and Fairmount Avenue.

CATA will offer free roundtrip shuttles on Nov.

8 for active-duty and veteran service members with military ID to travel from Hills Plaza through downtown to Beaver Stadium—shuttles start three hours before kickoff and run until one hour after the game.

Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes opened Monday in downtown State College along Garner Street and now serves breakfast and lunch in a nostalgic diner setting (its menu features classic Cokes made with syrups).

Six candidates are running for four full-term seats on the State College Area School Board (including two incumbents and one appointee) while one candidate seeks a two-year interim position after a resignation.

Voters will cast ballots on Nov. 4 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and mail-in ballots were due by Oct. 28.

Rick Brazier is stepping down as dean of Penn State University College—he will return to teaching and look for new opportunities at the university.

He will keep his role until a replacement is named.

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine said yesterday that donor Tom Golisano gave $50 million to name the Children’s Hospital and expand its care for kids.

The gift will join the hospital with a national group of Golisano Children’s Hospitals & boost research and future care.

Penn State women’s hockey freshman Matilde Fantin was named AHA Rookie of the Week after earning six points and winning 13 of her 22 faceoffs in the two-game series at Pegula Ice Arena—helping her team sweep Lindenwood and remain undefeated at the start of the 2025-26 season.

The Nittany Lions will face Robert Morris on Friday, October 31 with the first game at 3 p.m.

Coach Carolyn Kieger will lead the Lady Lions in their upcoming season at Rec Hall starting Monday, November 3, as the team seeks a turnaround after a tough run last year with a record of 10 to 19 and 10 consecutive conference losses—returning veterans like Gracie Merkle and Moriah Murray join key transfers to bolster the lineup.

Freshman Gavin McKenna earned the Big Ten Third Star of the Week after scoring four points in wins over Stonehill at Pegula Ice Arena+ he now has three goals and seven assists in eight games, ranking sixth in the Big Ten and twelfth nationally+.

Penn State's defense has struggled since linebacker Tony Rojas was injured long-term—veteran Dom DeLuca and Amare Campbell have taken nearly every snap as the team searches for answers.

The team will face Ohio State on Saturday—where they must slow the run game of Bo Jackson and CJ Donaldson while giving fresh players more time.

Gavin McKenna was named Big Ten Third Star of the Week after scoring a tying goal and setting up the game-winning play against Stonehill last weekend.

He is the fourth consecutive Nittany Lion to earn the honor — he now ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 10 points.

Thesaurus Rex Halloween Bash

7-11 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of local folk-jam music with Thesaurus Rex and Ham on a Stick for Halloween.

Soles of Duende - Can We Dance Here?

7:30-9 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Free entry — Experience a captivating fusion of tap, flamenco, and Indian classical dance that speaks without words.

Keller Williams Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass from innovative artist Keller Williams.

Bella White Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the enchanting sounds of Bella White's unique country/folk music.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Penn State Lady Lions Women's Basketball

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Rec Hall — Tickets available — Witness the exciting women's basketball matchup as Coppin State takes on Penn State.

Riley Green Concert

6:45-10:00 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — $41.75 – $91.75 — Experience the multi-platinum singer-songwriter's highly successful Damn Country Music Tour.

Michigan Wolverines at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Hockey

7-9 p.m. — Pegula Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere of college hockey in the heart of Hockey Valley.

Arun Ramamurthy Trio Concert

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the captivating blend of Indo-Jazz with Arun Ramamurthy showcasing his violin mastery.

Peter Bradley Adams Concert

8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the intimate and inspiring sounds of indie folk rock by Peter Bradley Adams.

Jenna Nicholls Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check event page for cost — Experience the timeless music of Jenna Nicholls blending classic Americana with heartfelt storytelling.