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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Latin American Graduate Student Association held its Día de Muertos celebration at Manny’s Live Performance Space on Oct. 30 to honor Mexican traditions and bring students together — the event featured traditional displays, lively music, and a community alter that remembered loved ones. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Art history professor Nancy Locke will discuss her book 'Cézanne's Shadows: Poussin, Chardin, Rubens'—which examines Cézanne’s ties to past masters—with Dean B. Stephen Carpenter II at the Woskob Family Gallery on November 10 as part of the College of Arts and Architecture book talks series. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State reported a record fall enrollment with just under 49,000 undergraduates at University Park, nearly 146,000 applications, and an overall enrollment of just under 87,000 students across its campuses. ABC 23
- ➤ Penn State's new director of the Center for Biodevices, Scott Medina, is broadening the center's work from making medical devices—where it focused on fighting disease—to now help farmers and protect nature—by using smart tools to check crops and the environment. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State will host First-Generation College Celebration Week on the University Park campus and at Penn State Berks from Nov. 3 to 7—offering events like HUB Takeover, First-Gen Community Night and a Tri-Alpha induction ceremony to honor the work of first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State reported a record number of undergraduate students at University Park this fall, including its third-largest freshman class and a record amount of new applications, showing strong demand for a Penn State education. Enrollment fell by 5.7% at the Commonwealth Campuses as several locations plan to close after the spring 2027 semester — a change that will impact many students. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Human Resources has released a guide that explains health care terms like deductibles, copays, and coinsurance to help employees choose the best plan during the Benefits Open Enrollment for 2026, which will run from Nov. 3 through Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey won 3-0 over Robert Morris on Friday at Clearview Arena, keeping the team undefeated in conference play. Outwater, Roberts, and Keller scored while goalie DeSa earned a shutout — the team will face Robert Morris again today at 1 p.m. Onward State
- ➤ No. 6 Penn State secured a 4-0 shutout win over Robert Morris with two goals in the second period—and a strong penalty kill that gave them their sixth shutout this season—and they will return to Clearview Arena for game two at 5 p.m. today. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey swept No. 17 Ohio State with a 4-3 win, improving to a 9-1 conference record. The team will travel to East Lansing next weekend — while forward Aiden Fink remains sidelined with a wrist injury. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's basketball player Gracie Merkle has been named to the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Preseason Top 20 watch list by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — she averaged 15.5 points and 8.6 rebounds in her sophomore season. The Lady Lions will start their season on November 3 against Bucknell at 5:00 p.m. Onward State
- ➤ The 1-0 Podcast co-hosts Avery Hill and Will Horstman discussed Penn State’s chance to beat the No. 1 Buckeyes ahead of today's game against Ohio State. They also talked about interim head coach Terry Smith’s first game and the head coaching search, noting Nebraska’s Matt Rhule’s extension and rumors linking James Franklin to Virginia Tech (reportedly based on recent developments). Daily Collegian
- ➤ Kiyomi McMiller, a high-profile transfer from Rutgers, made her first public appearance at Penn State media day and impressed coach Carolyn Kieger with her scoring ability and vision—she averaged 18.7 points last season and won a bronze medal internationally before joining the Lady Lions. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Jeff Byers (Ironhead) has been the enduring voice of Penn State wrestling for decades, drawing from a childhood steeped in local wrestling and an early career at WPSU (the campus radio). He attends practices and records key details to ensure each match’s excitement is clearly captured. Onward State
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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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