Sunday, November 17th, 2024

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Katherine Marakovits, an industrial engineering major at Penn State, creatively merges her longstanding passion for the arts with her engineering studies, balancing involvement in theater with her academic work. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State is ranked in the top 50 globally in 19 academic subjects and in the top 100 in 13 additional subjects in the 2024 ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State collaborates with Swipe Out Hunger for a donation drive, enabling students to contribute dining dollars to peers facing food insecurity. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drew Allar's detailed preparation and efficiency highlighted by his 89% pass completion rate and three touchdowns significantly contributed to Penn State's 49-10 victory over Purdue. Onward State
- ➤ No. 18 Penn State men's hockey team, embodying 'Penn State Tough' qualities, narrowly loses to Wisconsin in their Big Ten home opener despite a spirited display of physicality and resilience. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey beats Lindenwood 3-2 in overtime, despite a significant shot advantage of 51-10. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's aggressive defense, marked by 16 steals, led to an 86-62 victory over Virginia Tech, demonstrating Coach Mike Rhoades' strategic emphasis on defensive play. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's Nick Singleton and key defensive players have been cleared to play against Purdue, following a week of health concerns. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Quinn Menger's role as a serving specialist was pivotal in Penn State women's volleyball team's sweep over Illinois, contributing significantly with four aces. Daily Collegian
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South Hills Winter Reflections Craft Show 2024
Experience a delightful array of handmade goods and local food at the annual South Hills Winter Reflections Craft Show featuring over 50 vendors.
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Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday at Penn State
Experience the enchanting vocals of three-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy as she performs a festive mix of sacred and secular music in her debut at Penn State.
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DIY Wreath and Mini Sign Workshop
Experience a hands-on workshop where you'll create a beautiful wreath using fresh greenery and a personalized mini sign for the holidays.
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First Friday Holiday Celebration
Experience the festive atmosphere of downtown State College with activities including visits with Santa, a free holiday trolley, and complimentary hot cocoa and popcorn.
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Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker Performance
Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker offers a magical holiday experience featuring enchanting performances by toy soldiers and other beloved characters in a re-imagined production by Artistic Director Paul Gibson.
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CPDW's Dance Performance: Snow Day
This performance features students of the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop showcasing various dance styles inspired by snow day activities and adventures.
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Beautiful Historic Bellefonte Home For Sale
Discover the Victorian charm and beauty as yesteryear's nostalgia blends with some of today's modern kitchen and bath conveniences in this 3-story 1890 built, stately brick and stone Queen Anne Victorian. The home has currently been in the same family for 79 years but was originally built for Bank President C. F. Montgomery and architecturally designed by famous Architect Samuel Fox.
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