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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Veterans and active-duty military in State College can enjoy free meals on Veterans Day as local restaurants such as Applebee’s, Denny’s, and Panera offer deals on Nov. 11 when service members show proof of service — each venue provides a different free menu item offer. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kepler Barn in Pennsylvania Furnace was demolished on April 23 after efforts to raise $500,000 fell short, with only about $50,000 raised despite public and university meetings. Family members and preservation groups said the building was taken down piece by piece—keeping some unique features for memory while ending a long preservation battle. Daily Collegian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State is offering support to students facing difficulties from SNAP benefit interruptions by connecting them with a case manager after they complete the Basic Needs Assistance Request form. The Student Care and Advocacy website will be updated with more details — though the university does not directly administer SNAP benefits. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State Board of Trustees approved the university's strategic plan that sets a course for improved student success, research, land grant impact, diversity and inclusion, and health care. Individual departments will submit detailed plans by Jan. 30—guiding future steps to boost the institution's leadership. WTAJ
- ➤ Penn State undergraduate Emma Chaplin from Camp Hill has been named a finalist for the 2026 Rhodes Scholarship that funds graduate studies at Oxford + she will participate in finalist interviews on Nov. 14 and 15. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries' Dreamery Speaker Series will host Melody J Buckner on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 to show educators how to build flexible digital courses (the Dec. 3 session will be held at the Dreamery in Shields Building with a virtual option available). Buckner will lead a presentation with networking on Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and run a workshop with a media session on Dec. 4 from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State will host its annual Military Appreciation Breakfast at 9 a.m. on November 11 in Heritage Hall at the HUB—Robeson Center to honor service members, and a Veterans Day Ceremony will follow at 11:11 a.m. on the Old Main steps with an indoor backup and live stream available in bad weather. Penn State
- ➤ Students from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications created social media campaigns for on-campus partners that earned awards in a national digital marketing competition. The campaigns—one unboxed the women’s volleyball trophy and another featured a Lego model of Beaver Stadium—won gold and merit awards. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at noon, the Penn State Nittany Lions will face No. 2 Indiana at Beaver Stadium in their first home game since coach James Franklin left, as the team aims to secure its first Big Ten win this season (with cool 59° weather and gusts up to 17 mph). Indiana is favored by 14.5 points and FOX will broadcast the game. Onward State
- ➤ No. 3 Penn State men's hockey lost to No. 1 Michigan State by a score of 2-1 in overtime at Munn Ice Arena Friday night—earning one conference point. The Nittany Lions will conclude the series today at 4 p.m. in East Lansing—hoping to improve their standing. Onward State
- ➤ The Penn State Lady Lions beat Cincinnati 82-77 in a close game today—Kiyomi McMiller led with 20 points and seven assists while Moriah Murray made key shots. The team will host Coppin State at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Rec Hall. Onward State
- ➤ No. 25 Penn State volleyball lost to No. 9 Purdue in West Lafayette—suffering a sweep that dropped their record to 13-10. The Nittany Lions will travel to Champaign on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. to face Illinois on the Big Ten Network. Daily Collegian
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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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Boston University Terriers at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling matchup as the Nittany Lions aim to rewrite the story with a dynamic roster.
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Penn State Men's Basketball vs. Sacred Heart
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the rise of Penn State Hoops with a talented and fearless roster.
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