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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Blue Band celebrates its 125th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a six-member Cadet Bugle Corps in 1899 to a celebrated part of university tradition with over 300 members today. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State study found that increased income at the community level, linked to the Marcellus Shale economic boom, led to reduced rates of low birthweight babies. Penn State
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at Penn State observed a quasiparticle, known as a semi-Dirac fermion, that exhibits massless behavior in one direction but has mass when moving in another, a discovery with potential implications for advancing emerging technologies. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lynnzee Brown became the first Haitian gymnast to compete in the Olympics and joins Penn State as an assistant coach, showcasing her journey of perseverance and achievement. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's women's basketball team opened December with two consecutive losses to St. John’s and Indiana, despite a career-high performance from senior guard Jayla Oden. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 12 Penn State women's hockey team, led by captain Tessa Janecke, successfully swept Mercyhurst in a two-game series, improving their road record this season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's men's basketball team, boasting an 8-1 record, faces Rutgers in their first away game of the season, aiming to maintain momentum after a notable victory over Purdue. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's basketball team anticipates a strategic boost with the return of injured freshman Miles Goodman, enhancing their on-court depth and size. Daily Collegian
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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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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at Boal City Brewing
Singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, providing a relaxing atmosphere just before the holidays.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Holiday Show at Happy Valley Brewing Company
Anna Pearl, a singer/songwriter from State College, will perform a holiday show at Happy Valley Brewing Company.
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Penn Quakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
The Penn State Nittany Lions will compete against the Penn Quakers at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing an exciting basketball rivalry and a talented team.
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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run
The annual Resolution Run 5k race invites runners and walkers to participate in this festive New Year's Eve event, encouraging costumes and offering incentives for early registration.
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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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