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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 29th, 2025, costumed community members marched along South Fraser Street in State College as Centre Region Parks and Recreation hosted its 77th annual Halloween Costume Parade at 7 p.m.—the parade concluded at Memorial Field where judges awarded prizes in five categories and participants received candy and cash prizes from the State College Lions Foundation. StateCollege.com
- ➤ A Domino's at 540 Westerly Parkway in State College will offer a free large one-topping pizza to SNAP recipients starting Saturday, Nov. 1st while federal benefits are not available — Giant Eagle will also double the value of pennies exchanged at its stores between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In November, Penn State and downtown State College will hold events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with community dinners, film shows, and craft workshops. One event features Chef Lorinda John (a Seneca descendant) sharing Indigenous food recipes and art. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State professors recalled the shift to online classes that began on March 16th and noted that virtual learning still affects student participation today. They are using new techniques such as group projects and creative virtual experiences (like a hospice simulation) to improve engagement. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State doctoral candidate Sahil Pawar studies how environmental stressors like salty soil affect plant-insect interactions to improve crop health and food security. He gained hands-on experience during internships at Corteva Agriscience and Bayer—helping him earn the Kenneth and Barbara Starks Plant Resistance to Insects Graduate Student Award. Penn State
- ➤ Ayushi Bisaria, a second-year Penn State student majoring in data sciences and biomedical engineering, was selected to take part in HackHarvard — a 36-hour hackathon held earlier in October where her team built MedMinders to help users take their medications. Supported by the Millennium Scholars Program, she plans to join more hackathons like HackPSU in the future. Penn State
- ➤ The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center will host two free financial literacy webinars in November—'Retirement — Planning for Your Future' on Nov 4 and 'Preparing for Financial Emergency' on Nov 18—from noon to 1 p.m., offering practical advice to the Penn State community and public. PNC, the official banking partner of Penn State, will provide a speaker for both sessions. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles—hired away from Ohio State with a three-year, $9.3 million contract—is set to lead his team against the top-ranked Buckeyes at The Horseshoe on Saturday. Interim head coach Terry Smith said Knowles’ intense approach is key as the Nittany Lions prepare to face a tough Ohio State offense and defense. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State men's soccer will face Ohio State today at 7 p.m. in Columbus as the Nittany Lions try to end a two-match losing streak. The team is 5-7-3 with a 1-5-2 conference record — while Ohio State, on a five-game losing streak, seeks to improve its play. Daily Collegian
- ➤ After its bye week, Penn State will face unbeaten Ohio State at noon on Saturday at Ohio Stadium—coming off four losses and heavy underdogs—and will try to earn their first Big Ten win. The matchup sets the Nittany Lions against a Buckeye team predicted to dominate the contest. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State women's volleyball won six of its last seven matches but still faced slow starts and errors — coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley said the team must improve its play ahead of today's road game against Michigan and a Sunday match against ranked Indiana — as it prepares for an NCAA Tournament push. Onward State
- ➤ No. 4 Penn State men's hockey rallied from an early deficit to defeat No. 17 Ohio State 3-2 in Columbus on Thursday night; the win marked the start of Big Ten play and sets up a series finale at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State wrestler Luke Lilledahl was named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week after winning gold at the U23 World Championships on October 30. The sophomore defeated Japan’s Yuta Kickuch 4—0 at 57 kilograms and became the first American to win gold at the U17, U20 and U23 levels. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State will host Rutgers at 5 p.m. today for its field hockey regular season finale. The Nittany Lions hold a 7-9 overall record and need a win to boost playoff hopes+while Rutgers comes off a three-game losing streak. Daily Collegian
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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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Darrin Hacquard Live Performance
8:00–11:00 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a unique blend of storytelling and diverse musical styles from Darrin Hacquard.
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