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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Downtown State College Improvement District hosts The Joyfull: Soles of Duende Edition—a free event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. that invites all to enjoy a meal, live performance and conversation; the program and menu will be announced later and free sustainable utensil sets are offered to first-time attendees while supplies last. Downtown State College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aleksandra “Seša” Slavković, a Penn State professor of statistics and public health sciences — who also serves as associate dean for research — was honored with the Links Lecture Award by the American Statistical Association; she presented the lecture virtually on Jan. 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m., highlighting her work on data privacy and confidentiality. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Penn State used the BONCAT method—a chemical-labeling technique—to find that active soil microbes near plant roots help plants absorb nutrients better than their more abundant but dormant counterparts. The findings suggest that using microbes that wake up near roots could lead to more effective inoculants and sustainable crop practices. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey moved up to No. 3 in the USCHO poll after a weekend sweep over Ohio State and a 9-1-0 record. The team will face No. 1 Michigan State in East Lansing this upcoming weekend—this contest is seen as a key battle among top-five squads. Onward State
- ➤ During the first weekend of wrestling, future Penn State recruits Landon Sidun, Sam Herring, and Jayden James wrestled at the Clarion Open, with Sidun winning early bouts before losing later and his teammates posting mixed results. Three former Penn State wrestlers — Zack Ryder, David Evans, and Aurelius Dunbar — competed for new teams, with Ryder earning a big win and the others showing promise in their matches. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women’s basketball opened their season today at Rec Hall by defeating Bucknell 83 to 55 with Kiyomi McMiller scoring 27 points. Coach Carolyn Kieger said the team enjoyed the return to the historic venue—next they will host Cincinnati at 5 p.m. Friday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey stayed No. 6 in the USCHO poll after winning both games against Robert Morris by 4-0. They will face Syracuse on November 14 and November 15 at Pegula Ice Arena — the team hopes to climb higher as conference play heats up. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State football will face Michigan State on November 15 at 3:30 p.m. on either CBS or the Big Ten Network for the Land Grant Trophy—this is the first trophy contest in two years as both teams struggle in Big Ten play. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith said the team will throw deeper passes this week after Saturday’s game against Ohio State, where the quarterback averaged 5.2 yards per attempt. He said wide receiver Koby Howard will get more chances against Indiana & the play action game will be built with a stronger ground attack. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State men's basketball beat Fairfield 76-68 at the Bryce Jordan Center on Monday night with Tunca and Mingo combining for 34 points. The team will face New Haven on Saturday at 1 p.m.—their first road game this season. 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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