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Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State alumna Lauren Wysseier—an Associate Influencer Manager at Poppi—returned to campus for the Poppi Major Flavor Tour where she led a meet and greet featuring Amaya Papaya from Love Island USA. She managed talent logistics and celebrated a full circle career moment by revisiting her favorite campus spots that helped shape her creative journey. Onward State
- ➤ Lupita's Authentic Mexican Food closed its Uni-Mart center at 3180 W. College Ave in Ferguson Township because rising costs and staffing challenges forced the owners to consolidate operations—its team from that location will merge with the downtown store on W. Beaver Ave. The owners explained that focusing on one site gives them the best chance to keep serving local families. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State is offering many cultural events from today to Nov 6—these include dance shows, musical performances, plays and art exhibits held at different campus venues. Highlight events are the Halloween Spooktacular at Palmer Museum of Art and the 'Radium Girls' play at the Harrisburg campus. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Penn State led by Hongtao Sun developed thick battery electrodes that store more energy and resist wear from repeated charges. They used a low-energy process to build a three-dimensional network—promising improved battery performance for electric vehicles and mobile devices in the future. Penn State
- ➤ Veterans Affairs and Services is helping veteran students adjust to college life by connecting them with support networks—such as PSUVO and Omega Delta Sigma—through programs like Veteran’s College Boot Camp and online guidance. The groups are working to ease the transition and improve career support as veterans build their community on campus. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Naomi Bird, a Penn State student, studied how e-cigarette companies targeted teens during a vaping boom from 2020 to 2022 (she worked with professors Emily Rosenman and Louisa Holmes) to shed light on the impact of marketing on youth health. Her findings will be shared in academic circles to guide future public health efforts. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State student newscast Centre County Report was honored as the nation’s Best Newscast at the annual CBI Awards for the third year in a row—its hard news piece on the teacher crisis also earned top honors. The show has aired on WPSU-TV since 2005 and streams live on YouTube with partnerships across the region. Penn State
- ➤ Researchers at Penn State improved a ceramic material called KNN that harvests energy from vibrations — it works as well as older lead-based versions while being lighter and safer. The team added manganese and used special heat treatment to boost strength and toughness — and they said the new material could soon be used in sensors, lights, and self-powered devices. Penn State
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ State College bars host Halloween events this weekend for residents and students 21+ with costume contests, live music, and fall-themed cocktails—Champ’s Downtown holds an October 31 event with Beau Cruz and prize giveaways while The Basement Nightspot offers discounted drinks on Thursday; other venues like Cafe 210 West, Doggie’s Pub, The Lion’s Den, Stage West, Sharkies Bar & Bottle Shop, and The Shandygaff present festive activities throughout Halloweekend. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State wrestlers remain highly ranked in the latest InterMat preseason rankings with few changes— the team will open its season with a dual against Oklahoma at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Penn State women’s soccer team will face UCLA in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal rematch on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Folk Field — they hope to overcome last year’s loss with renewed confidence from their strong season finish. Onward State
- ➤ Interim head coach Terry Smith told reporters at Holuba Hall that Penn State showed increased practice effort measured by sports science metrics during Wednesday’s session ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Ohio State. He added that the team will rely on a strong run game to open up passing and benefit from extra rest from their bye week. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Two former Penn State women lacrosse players, Marsha Florio and Joanne Connelly, were inducted into the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame this week. Florio, a four-time All-American with record scoring, and Connelly, who helped lead the team to three NCAA tournaments and played in three World Cups, were honored for their achievements. Daily Collegian
- ➤ At Jeffrey Field on Sunday, Penn State women's soccer secured a 2–0 win over Ohio State as coach Erica Dambach put a yearlong plan into practice by rebuilding team trust after a 4–1 loss last season. The team maintained control and executed its strategy—focusing on disciplined play and clear communication—to reclaim its identity. Daily Collegian
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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