Pasco-Hernando State College President Jesse Pisors resigned ahead of a special board of trustees meeting about enrollment data set for Friday morning It has only been a little over a year since Pisors formally assumed the role as the former vice president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio and the University of Houston-Victoria took office in January 2024 The meeting was called by board chair Marilyn Pearson-Adams According to a letter she wrote to her fellow board members Ron DeSantis' Department of Government Efficiency found that the school was second to last in the State College System for student retention that the board had been requesting from Pisors for the past year “Something was not quite right as it had been quite some time since we had received reports with our own internal data,” Pearson-Adams wrote “I found this very alarming for our institution especially with our campuses situated in two of the fastest-growing counties in the state.” There are only two other schools among the state's 28 public colleges that do not have a positive retention rate The report says that over 10,000 students did not stay at the college since the 2023 fall term which resulted in up to $10 million of revenue loss from us going from college-wide to now individual campuses and two hurricanes… this year for student life has been very intense,” student speaker Emmalise Feliciano said at the meeting “I can trust in our team and everyone here that the students are going to come back That our retention is going to come up," Feliciano added the college's Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel “My suggestion would be...until our next meeting for Andrea to fill that role until our very next meeting,” trustee John Allocco Jr Despite the audience cutting him off with a loud chorus of “no’s,” trustees unanimously approved his appointment “We have upcoming graduation ceremonies that need to be addressed,” Allocco said “We just have daily business that he's very capable of managing until we get to that point where we have that discussion.” An emergency meeting to discuss a possible interim president and determine the best course of action will take place on Tuesday at the school's West Campus in New Port Richey His resignation came the day before the school’s board of trustees had planned a special meeting In a letter to her fellow board members last week Chairperson Marilyn Pearson-Adams wrote that the Gov Ron DeSantis’ Department of Government Efficiency found that PHSC was second to last in student retention among the state’s 28 public colleges especially with our campuses situated in two of the fastest growing counties in the state,” Pearson-Adams wrote she directed criticism toward Pisors for not disclosing the declining enrollment “especially considering our continued requests over the past 12 months regarding this type of information and data.” According to analysis provided to the school by the state DOGE team nearly 60% of students enrolled last fall did not return in this spring The low retention resulted in a revenue loss of up to $10 million The DOGE report also indicates that more than 10% of students were denied a diploma for failing to meet graduation requirements in the past three semesters In a February executive order on efficiency DeSantis said he expected state colleges and universities to help “identify and eliminate unnecessary spending “In terms of the bureaucracies and administrative are we a well-oiled machine or is there room for improvement?” DeSantis said at a March meeting of state university leaders Last month, the governor’s office asked all colleges and universities to hand over a detailed list of grants and research conducted by faculty over the past six years. Andrea Brvenik, the college’s general counsel and vice president of government relations, will act as interim president until a permanent replacement is chosen. Ian Hodgson is an education reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, working in partnership with Open Campus. Ian Hodgson is the higher education reporter. Reach him at ihodgson@tampabay.com. This will be Penn State’s second time facing Colgate in the 2025 campaign. The Nittany Lions came away with a 14-9 win in the season opener on Feb. 1. PSU leads the all-time series 15-10 and are 7-5 in games played in Happy Valley. Penn State is 10-4, 3-2 Big Ten as the team fell in the quarterfinals to second seeded Maryland. Colgate earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament after upsetting Army in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament and going on to win the tournament title. The Raiders are 10-7, 4-4 Patriot League heading into the tournament. The winner of the game will advance to the quartefinal in Annapolis, Md. and take on the winner of the Ohio State and Notre Dame game on SUnday, May 12 at noon. 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Recruiting: Top In-State Linebacker Selects Penn State Three days later, the program has added one from Mathieu Lamah, a four-star from Patriot High School in Manassas — Mathieu Lamah 4⭐️ (@Mathieukanu9) May 5, 2025 On3Sports has Lamah as the No 19 linebacker in the country from the 2026 class 6 overall player in Virginia and the 275th-ranked player nationally This gives Penn State two top 15 linebackers Penn State offered Lama this past November and he also had offers from schools such as Georgia Tech Virginia Tech was Penn State’s biggest competition for Lamah He had an official visit scheduled for June 12-14 which is presumably off the table now His Penn State OV is scheduled for June 20-22 Lamah talked with Rivals.com about his experience with Penn State and said he had been thinking about committing for a while “Choosing Penn State was a decision I’ve had in my mind since they offered me (back in November of 2024),” Lamah told Rivals.com “With being there so many times (on visits) I get more and more reassured that I’m needed (they see me as) a high-value athlete they want They are a program that is known for producing linebacker talent and having great defenses while also making it in the top-10 each year.” Lamah is also looking forward to being part of the LBU tradition “I’ll also be getting coached by a great linebacker in the past for Penn State and a great coach at that in Dan Connor who is known for having the best defense for the past couple years (at Ohio State) Penn State is also a place in my heart I see myself home at.” Penn State now has 15 players committed to its Class of 2026 Enter your email address to get notifications of new posts by email Penn State football’s top-rated Class of 2026 commit has received a Power 4 offer 0 Penn State football’s 2026 recruiting class now has 15 members and remains one of the top-rated in the country a Penn State commit has been invited to one of high school football’s top showcases 4s Penn State football’s 2026 recruiting class is now 14 strong and ranked in the top five nationally Penn State Climate ConsortiumClimate Solutions Symposium registration open until May 12Join experts and change makers to explore climate solutions share ideas and build partnerships for a more resilient future.Online registration for the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium taking place May 19–20 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Online registration for the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium will close on May 12 The symposium will take place on May 19–20 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center It is free to attend, but registration is required To assist with planning and reduce food waste as well as visitors from outside the University are encouraged to secure their tickets before the deadline and Implementing Together,” will bring people together to explore real-world climate solutions and build lasting partnerships Open to the entire Penn State community and the public — including those from industry advocacy groups and Indigenous communities — the two-day event will feature keynote talks breakout sessions and a poster session with a networking reception Attendees will learn from leading experts and explore innovative approaches to climate mitigation The keynote speaker will be Nemonte Nenquimo an Indigenous activist and leader of the Waorani Nation from Ecuador’s Amazon region She is an author and co-founder of the Ceibo Alliance and Amazon Frontlines two organizations dedicated to creating sustainable solutions and protecting Indigenous lands from industrial threats On Monday evening, the symposium will host an interactive, in-person poster session featuring the work of Penn State students, faculty, staff and other attendees. 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StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page Two Phi Beta Sigma brothers have each been accused of a misdemeanor and a summary offense of hazing who led the fraternity’s recruitment are each accused of leading violent hazing rituals against new members According to an affidavit of probable cause State College police received an anonymous tip saying the pledges at Phi Beta Sigma were undergoing an intense hazing process and it has emotionally and physically scarred us We’ve been made to feel that if we don’t endure this we’re not worthy of being part of the fraternity,” read the tip in the affidavit The report said pledges were told to be a “bloody LL,” which meant being hit so much they were physically marked The report said high-ranking members were aware of the abuse Police worked with Penn State’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response (OSACR) to see whether the report could be substantiated An OSACR representative met with three potential recruits from the fraternity providing details of those interviews to the police Victim 1 told the OSACR representative that pledges were punished for mistakes which included being hit with a 24-inch paddle Victim 1 said the pledges were paddled on their rear end until they were bruised and it hurt to sit Pledges were also punched in the chest with a closed fist as a punishment Victim 1 identified Francis as the punisher Victim 1 also said new members were forced to travel to other universities to go through pledging with new members there in what was called “lock up,” according to the affidavit Pledges were told they could be “paper” or “meat.” “Paper” meant they could sign off on the process and not go through with membership and “meat” meant they were ready to bleed for their fraternity Victim 1 also said pledges were forced to perform workouts in the basement of the fraternity If new members didn’t perform a workout correctly The OSACR interviewed two more potential candidates Both individuals denied any hazing rituals but said there were online modules that pledges had to complete to join the fraternity a warrant obtained texts between the three potential victims and showed texts corroborating Victim 1’s statements Those texts corroborated reports of paddling new members multiple paddles were seized in the search Phi Beta Sigma is an unregistered and unrecognized fraternity at Penn State Its house sits a few miles away from campus on 130 Farmstead Lane Joe is a senior journalism major at Penn State and Onward State's managing editor. He writes about everything Penn State and is single-handedly responsible for the 2017 Rose Bowl. If you see him at Cafe 210, please buy him a Miami pitcher. For dumb stuff, follow him on Twitter (iamjoelister). For serious stuff, email him ([email protected]) “What’s funny to me is that after spending so much time telling other people’s stories I conclude my time here by writing about my own.” The rock band debuted its unreleased single “Easy Come Easy Go,” along with crowd favorites like “Gives You Hell” and “Dirty Little Secret.” The Nittany Lions have advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Rosinkranz played unreleased tracks from her upcoming album A Chambersburg man died in State College last week after being electrocuted during a severe storm, according to the borough's police department. The Centre County coroner identified the man as 22-year-old Bryce Lowman, according to the Centre Daily Times. He was pronounced dead at scene in the 1500 block of University Drive in State College soon after police fire and EMS companies responded at about 7:16 p.m Lowman had been trying to put out a mulch fire near a utility pole when an active electric current went through him A severe storm was passing through the State College area at the time of the incident Police said many trees and utility lines were damaged the man was attempting to put out a mulch fire in the 1500 block of University Drive when he encountered an active electric current from a nearby utility pole The Centre Daily Times reported that 35,000 customers lost power from the storm State College police warned people to not approach downed lines or areas where lines may be compromised and to instead call 911 or utility companies Come on down!: McConnellsburg woman's retirement dream comes true on 'The Price is Right' Armed robbery: Child held at gunpoint during robbery at Chambersburg house party, police say Amber South can be reached at asouth@publicopinionnews.com Northeast/North Central Nebraska’s most trusted Forty-nine WSC students were recently inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta WAYNE — Forty-nine Wayne State College students have been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta the national honor society for first-year academic success Alpha Lambda Delta encourages superior academic achievement among students in their first year of college Inductees must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and rank in the top 20% of the freshman class LINCOLN — According to the March prospective plantings report released by the U.S Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn in 2025 A 41-year-old man was arrested Friday morning following an alleged domestic violence incident in Cuming County stock market needed just a few weeks to roar all the way back to where it was on President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day.” That's when he shocked Wall Street by announcing much steeper tariffs than expected on 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(AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in … there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Jane Linsky holds her then youngest child Glenn in this happy shot taken in the family’s Paris apartment Life must have seemed very sweet and very full to Jane Linsky as she began her day on June 26 were wrapping up a year of living in the magical city of Paris where “Chet” was based as a consultant to European manufacturers.  Jane loved the City of Lights and she could actually see the Eiffel Tower from their apartment.  She was blessed with a wonderful au pair to help manage her three children—Jan Chet would arrive home shortly from a business trip to Italy just in time to help her celebrate her 33rd birthday the family would head back to their home in lovely State College But Jane’s special day ended in devastation Just a few minutes after takeoff from Milan-Malpensa Airport ended in an explosion when lightning struck the aircraft All 59 passengers and nine crew members were killed in the deadliest air tragedy of 1959 What follows is the story of how a dedicated Happy Valley mom overcame that disaster to raise four children who all graduated from Penn State and did graduate studies Although she passed away last May 29 at the age of 97 Jane’s maternal heroism demands that she be honored as this column’s “Mother of the Year”—the first posthumous selection has filled in the gaps in my knowledge of his mom a woman whose example should be inspiring to all single moms Deane remembers little from that 1959 day when his daddy passed away He does recall that Jan and Glenn were sitting with him on their apartment balcony and all three kept looking down at the parking lot where their father “We had been sitting there a couple hours,” he said “when our mother came and told us he wasn’t going to be coming.” And that’s all the memory that Deane still possesses from this tragic event “That was basically what I was told—that Daddy was not going to be coming home.” Most of the family’s belongings had already been packed for the return to State College with her husband gone and her due date approaching Jane needed to hustle the family back home and make arrangements for her childbirth she had no time for self-pity and very little time for healthy grieving over the loss of her husband “I think my mother went into immediate survival mode,” says Deane that I think she inherited from her parents and their struggles during the Depression.” Due to deliver her fourth baby in late July Jane went into labor two weeks early—perhaps due to the stresses upon her mind and body But even though Gary arrived just 15 days after Chet’s death the surviving Linskys were ready to rejoice in his birth.  “was all of us agreed that God had sent Gary to fill the gap in our family I remember that being a solace for all of us how happy we were to have Gary.  He wasn’t going to replace Dad but he was going to fill in the gap.”  Jane still needed to complete her grieving process but according to Deane she did that privately “I can think of times I would hear her weeping in the bedroom the new widow/new mom made sure she often reminded the children of their father’s love “She was vociferous in praise of our father,” notes Deane and he couldn’t wait to get back from his trips to see us.” Chet and Jane enjoyed an outstanding relationship of mutual respect and warmth Some may have said it was a “marriage made in heaven,” but if so they would be referring to an interfaith paradise That’s because Jane Moon Linsky was reared in a southern Protestant home her father having taught music at Asbury College (Wilmore Kentucky) and Louisburg College (Louisburg a brilliant and well-mannered native of Boston.  “Jane’s decision as a southern Christian woman to marry a Jewish man from the north was very independent and unusual at that time,” says Stephen Smith and she was determined to go in her own direction.”  The two met at Oklahoma State University in 1947 Chet was working on his master’s degree in engineering Jane had earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics at the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina (now UNC Greensboro) and was doing a one-year internship in Stillwater Chet was clearly smitten by this eye-popping southern girl a fact best illustrated through a story told by Glenn It seems that a former boyfriend had driven all the way from North Carolina to Oklahoma in order to visit Jane and Chet was distressed by the potential competition.  “My father was so upset and distracted,” says Glenn “that he got the only ‘C’ he’d ever gotten in his life Years later when he was teaching his first class at Penn State it was thermodynamics and Mom said he stayed just two weeks ahead of the class.” The couple’s marriage ceremony took place on Sept 1949 in Louisburg—after some religious barriers were navigated.  “The wedding was outside on my lawn,” Jane once explained “because Chet was Jewish and we couldn’t have it in a church It had to be after sundown so as not to violate the Sabbath.” Sadly made himself available to represent the Linskys at this marriage of a Jew and a Gentile Jane reached out to the family and arranged several pleasant visits to Boston with the kids.)  other religious concerns would later need to be addressed like the spiritual education of the children his dad would drop off Jane and the kids each Sunday at State College Presbyterian Church and go on to his office to work “He figured that if the kids thought he was working there wouldn’t be a sense of confusion about why dad wasn’t going to church “The agreement between them was that until Jan was 9 and I was 8 Then when we reached the age for Hebrew school at the synagogue we would attend those classes until we had our bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah each child could decide what religion to follow.”  but it went by the wayside after Chet’s untimely death Jane was simply too busy in caring for her brood to expose them to another religion that she didn’t fully understand.  No one—not even Jane—would have expected it to be easy to raise four kids without a helpmate But anyone who thought the assignment was beyond Jane’s reach did not know her very well “There wasn’t anything Jane Linsky couldn’t do,” says Deane She had resources from our father’s insurance and she knew how to make those resources go a long way she did a bang-up job as an administrator on campus for the architectural engineering department and for the Applied Research Laboratory.”  Jane Linsky was a fearless female before Gloria Steinem’s “Ms Magazine” which was founded in 1971 said that was OK And she proved her mettle most convincingly on the streets of Paris So what if she couldn’t drive a standard transmission car when she and Chet arrived there Why not learn to use a stick shift while driving the circle around the Arc de Triomphe even though locals considered that loop to be a “traffic circus” Jane did make peace with a standard transmission while driving around the Arc but the older kids never forgot Chet howling Linsky’s self-confidence and determination could be intimidating to men who might have wanted to pursue a relationship with this widow “that despite Mom being a really gorgeous woman into her 60s it was difficult for a man to get close to her She was immersed in the success of her four children she and Dad had been so in love that it would probably have been impossible for anyone to replace him.”  Despite being blessed by her husband’s life insurance—which she used to purchase a home on the corner of East McCormick Avenue and South Pugh Street—Jane needed to watch her pennies She did so partly by assigning household chores to the children and also directing them to jobs that suited their ages Jan did babysitting; Deane and Glen mowed lawns and shoveled snow; Gary arose early each day to deliver the Centre Daily Times.    Food was never wasted in the Linsky household even when an experimental recipe didn’t work out for Jane a topflight cook who was renowned for her pecan pie Jane had acquired expert sewing skills from her mother a home economics teacher and expert seamstress that she sewed almost all of Jan’s and her own clothes she even repaired used baseballs by re-stitching their worn covers.  Deane remembers taking annual “back to school” trips to Unkel Joe’s Woodshed in Clinton County where name brand items were sold cheap because of minor flaws.  Jane would mend the flaws and then fix the severed branding tags (the merchants’ sign of the original blemish) Voilà…and State College’s rich kids would wonder where the Linsky boys got their stylish shirts and pants.  But even as Jane employed her frugality to make ends meet she also utilized her adventurous spirit to make life fun She took the family on trips to her parents’ home in North Carolina and to a cottage at Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake which belonged to Tom and Diane Jones dear friends and neighbors from the early years in State College.   Jane did all the driving since Jan was not quite 16 and the family covered some 5,000 miles from State College to Missouri “One woman traveling alone with four children Although she was a confident driver—automatic or stick shift—Jane always made sure to commit a family trip to God before leaving home “Whenever we would go out on a trip,” recalls Deane “she would always start us off with a recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm.” religious exposure and moral training were both crucial the children found themselves participating in church activities at least three times per week: choir rehearsal Sunday school and the Sunday worship service The boys also frequented State College Presbyterian Church one more time each week for Boy Scout meetings (Deane Glenn and Gary all became Eagle Scouts).    Such a commitment bore abundant fruit in the kids’ adult lives Jan professed a strong faith in Christ and worked alongside her husband as a lay volunteer at Redeemer Presbyterian (Jan passed away in 2018 after battling cancer for a year.)  Deane served as a pastor for 32 years before his 2020 retirement an Evangelical Free congregation near Reading Glenn has served as an elder at Providence Church of Texas Gary became active in Catholic worship during his Air Force career he is the senior priest at the Basilica of St Jane Linsky aspired to excellence—in her own life and in the lives of her kids “She was a towering moral example for us kids,” says Deane “I may not have always enjoyed her expectations for me I’m so thankful for her example and for believing in me “and she had no hesitation in using it.” But he also says his mom rarely needed to dispense physical discipline One reason was that she could clearly communicate her displeasure with just a raised eyebrow especially when she was singing in the church choir and one or more kids began to act up in a nearby pew the Linsky children saw Jane as a paragon of virtue who walked the walk as much as she talked the talk.  No wonder they say that the feeling of disappointing her was worse than any sting imparted by a paddle “I knew how much my mother had done for us,” says Deane “so I had a raging guilt if I ever did anything that would hurt her.”  “She said we absolutely had to always tell the truth and that carried over to when we went to friends’ houses for dinner She said that if a friend’s mom asked how we liked the meal grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 22 was the first perfect matriarch to ever grace the earth a woman who donated 40 gallons of her own blood to help others But she also was a person who sometimes offered unsolicited advice or unwanted criticism to other adults Her friends at Foxdale Village (where she spent her last 17 years) adored her.” my buddy Deane wisely quoted from the Bible’s Book of Proverbs verses 27 to 29: “She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently but you surpass them all.’ Charm is deceitful but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Sue Paterno (2019) Not only did the wife of Coach Joe Paterno raise five children and send them all to Penn State but she gave motherly support and one-to-one tutoring to at least 60 of her husband’s football players Kim Sublett (2020) is the mother of three biological children Her mothering skills also show up big-time in the life of Calvary Church Penns Valley where her husband Lydia Abdullah (2021) is the mother of two and grandmother of three.  She is legendary for the motherly hugs she has dispensed in her family in her church (Unity Church of Jesus Christ) and within various Penn State departments where she served as a staff member for 42 years Joyce Porter (2022) has raised 14 children—nine biological and five adopted—including two sets of twins and one child with special needs She also has 15 grandchildren;  her love for kids is boundless.    Susan Strauss (2023) A single woman and Penn State faculty member Susan adopted six young Ethiopian children in less than two years and none of them spoke English three have graduated from Penn State and one will be a PSU junior next fall Karen Foard (2024) raised four of her own children and is now eager to meet her 12th grandchild She has assisted more than 5,000 new mothers by providing expert counsel on breastfeeding Two Penn State students are facing charges of hazing and assault after they were accused of physical and mental abuse of new fraternity members over a period of months is accused of repeatedly punching new members in the chest hitting them with a paddle and enforcing a daily regimen designed to isolate them from anyone outside the fraternity according to an affidavit of probable cause filed Friday by Ferguson Township police allegedly endorsed and oversaw the hazing in his role as president of the fraternity The university is aware of the charges and the chapter has been on an interim suspension since mid-March according to Penn State spokesperson Wyatt DuBois Francis and Archer “are restricted from campus except to complete their finals for the semester and then are restricted from campus and participating in all university programs activities beginning May 10,” DuBois wrote in an email Penn State received an anonymous report in March about physical hazing occurring at a residence on Farmstead Lane in Ferguson Township The complainant wrote that every night since October new members were told to go to the basement of the residence and had to answer questions about the fraternity and when they got an answer wrong they were hit with a paddle until they answered correctly “The abuse escalated each night,” according to the complaint The fraternity members told the initiates they had to prove they were willing to be “bloody LL,” referring to the chapter name Lambda Lambda and “the implication was clear we had to bleed to be accepted,” according to the complaint “This has been going on for months and it has emotionally and physically scarred us,” the complainant wrote “We’ve been made to feel that if we don’t endure this we’re not worthy of being part of the fraternity New members had “physical complications as a result of hazing including fainting,” according to the complaint Penn State’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response identified three Phi Beta Sigma recruits who police later identified as the anonymous complainant said that new members were forced to go to the basement every night for “sets,” which included providing facts about the fraternity If they did not get the information correct they were “punished” by being struck on the buttocks with an approximately 24-inch long paddle “to the extent it causes bruising and discomfort to sit,” according to the affidavit Sometimes new members would wear extra pants to avoid bruising They were also struck with the paddle three times each at the start and end of every set in addition to the strikes they received for providing incorrect information the person identified as Victim 1 told police which the alleged victim said was doled out by Francis also included being punched in the chest 10 times with a closed fist Asked how many times the paddling and punching occurred Victim 1 said it was more times than he could count but his participation involved an “oversight role” and yelling at the new members New members were “not allowed to talk to anyone” other than their fellow initiates and were required to share their phone locations with fraternity leaders to ensure they were “only going to class work and sets,” according to the affidavit Francis and Archer also allegedly told them what clothes they could wear and directed them to make no eye contact with active members Alleged hazing also included regular forced participation in workouts in the basement and when the new members did not perform a workout correctly they were punished The two other new members identified by the university and named as Victims 2 and 3 by police denied ever being hazed or harmed forced to share their location or participate in workouts or knowing what the term “bloody LL meant,” according to the affidavit They claimed they had only been to the Farmstead Lane residence to hang out had never been in the basement and that their only requirement was to complete five modules and an assessment They also claimed that they were the only two members in their “line class.” But a search and analysis of the first new member’s phone found conversations between all three about going to the Farmstead Lane residence and being punished for getting answers incorrect Victim 2 acknowledged that the “punishments will be even worse” if they didn’t learn the information and later wrote that “I’m taking the hit for you tonight if we have the ability to,” police wrote He also wrote in another conversation that “If you get seriously hurt during this because the punishments are only going to get harder and the information we have to learn is only going to get harder then you could put yourself and the fraternity at risk,” according to the affidavit Victim 3 wrote in one conversation that “We don’t have to think about dealing with that paddle for a few nights but that doesn’t mean we’re exempt from punishments,” according to the affidavit Police executed a search warrant on the Farmstead Lane residence and seized multiple paddles along with Archer’s and Francis’s phones Text messages among fraternity members confirmed information provided by the person identified by police as Victim 1 Multiple texts from Francis referenced paddling and “sets,” police wrote In a discussion about one new member not sharing his location Archer allegedly instructed for him to share it Francis and Archer were charged via summons on Friday with one misdemeanor count each of simple assault and hazing-brutality of a physical nature and one summary count each of hazing-brutality of a mental nature hazing is charged as a third-degree misdemeanor if it results in or creates a reasonable likelihood of injury and as a third-degree felony if it results in serious injury or death The legislation was adopted after Penn State student Timothy Piazza died following an alcohol-fueled hazing at the now banned chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity Preliminary hearings for Francis and Archer are scheduled for June 4 Crews worked to repair utilities in State College after a damaging storm on April 29 More than 90% of Centre County homes and businesses that lost power in Tuesday night’s storms have had their electricity restored as of Friday afternoon were still waiting for the lights to come back on as restoration and cleanup efforts continued around the county 3,310 West Penn Power customers in Centre County were still experiencing outages down from more than 36,000 in the immediate wake of the storm on Tuesday night The global estimated time of restoration — the point at which nearly all power will have been restored — is 11 p.m. on Sunday for Centre County, according to First Energy, West Penn’s parent company. For many locations in Centre County still experiencing outages, the First Energy outages map showed estimated restoration times ranging from 5 p.m Restoration efforts could, still be hampered by more severe weather over the weekend, as high winds or lightning may delay work or cause additional outages. The region experienced more storms on Thursday night. AccuWeather forecasts a 33% chance of thunderstorms for the remainder of the day on Friday and 53% on Saturday when storms could bring heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts Periods of rain and a thunderstorm are expected on Sunday First Energy has deployed hundreds of workers from in and out of state to Centre County to assist with restoration and nearly 5,000 to its service areas in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia The storm, which had wind gusts up to 80 mph in some places, caused widespread damage and at least four deaths across western and central Pennsylvania and at least. One death occurred in State College where a 22-year-old man who was attempting to extinguish a mulch fire was electrocuted by damaged power lines Many of the roads in Centre County that were closed because of downed trees and power lines and other damage have since reopened But some storm-related closures remained in place on Friday afternoon as cleanup continues • West College Avenue between Bristol Avenue and Whitehall Road The road is expected to remain closed through the end of the day on Friday • West Park Avenue between Fairway Drive and Franklin Street • Keller Street between Calder Way and Beaver Avenue • Residents without power can pick up free water (two 1-gallon bottles or one 24-pack) and ice (two 7-9-pound bags of ice or 1 20-25-pound bag) at the Giant supermarket locations at 255 Northland Center Those picking up free water or ice should say at checkout that they are First Energy customers without power • Residents on wells that need water can use the water filling station at the Alpha Fire Station in Patton Township The station is donated by State College Borough Water Authority and is free for residents to use • Those without power can use the College Township meeting room at 1481 E or the Patton Township meeting room at 100 Patton Plaza to charge devices The College Township meeting room is available from 8 a.m and can be accessed through the main doors and up the stairs to the left The Patton Township room is accessed through the lower entrance marked meeting room and is available from 8 a.m is open for residents to charge devices and have a cup of coffee or tea • Centre Hall Volunteer Fire Company, 134 Witmer Avenue, is open from 2 to 9 p.m. for showers, water, device charging and ice to keep food cold (bring a cooler). Contact the fire company via Facebook message if access is needed outside those hours • For Penn State students living off campus the university provided multiple resources on campus There are no additional costs associated with either of these services Requests for service must be submitted by 5 p.m bulk and brush collections may extend into multiple days Residents whose addresses could not be serviced because of road closures should remove refuse carts and recycling bins from the curb and hold refuse until next week. There will be no additional charge for additional food waste related refuse bags collected during the period of April 30 to May 7. The standard $4 fee for additional bags will apply for other refuse materials including brush and damaged housing materials.   Those you need immediate assistance with refuse or recycling service, please call the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority at (814) 826-2722 or by email at cogcs@centrecountyrecycles.org. Additionally, COG Refuse and Recycling can be contacted at recycler@crcog.net College will collect brush storm-related brush the week of May 5 Residents should follow brush collection protocol and have their storm-related brush set out by 7 a.m the next regularly scheduled brush collection is the week of May 19 Harris Township will be collecting storm-related brush beginning on Monday, May 12, by request only. To request collection of storm-related brush, residents must contact the Township offices by Thursday, May 8 and provide their address. Requests can be made by calling the township offices at 814-466-6228 or by emailing secretary@harristownship.org. This is a one-time only collection For information on preparing brush for collection visit harristownship.org/resident-info/leaf-brush-collection Bellefonte Borough crews will be collecting brush from the curb throughout the next week Brush should be in four-foot lengths or less at the curb for collection Megan Evans has been named executive director of the Centre County United Way A longtime Centre County United Way staff member has been tapped as the organization’s new executive director Megan Evans, who has served as interim director since last year, was selected by the CCUW board to fill the role on a permanent basis, the organization announced on Friday. She succeeds Paula Williams, who departed in June 2024 to become director of Centre Volunteers in Medicine Evans has worked in human services field for 28 years including 15 years as CCUW’s director of communications She has been a “trusted and respected voice” for the organization and “brings stability continuity and a deep understanding of the local community’s needs,” to the role of executive director “Megan brings a rare combination of experience and forward-thinking leadership,” Lynne Johnson “Her long-standing commitment to Centre County United Way and the people we serve makes her the ideal leader to guide us forward.” Evans will oversee CCUW’s strategic planning community investment initiatives and partnerships with local nonprofits “I am deeply honored to step into this role at a time when Centre County United Way is poised for renewal and long-term impact,” Evans said in a statement “Having lived in this community for nearly four decades I know how much people here care about one another I look forward to collaborating with our incredible team and agency partners to continue improving lives and building a stronger TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need Robert Arbuckle has myriad suggestions for what Penn State could do to combat declining enrollment and financial issues at its branch campuses “You have to use your imagination and be creative,” said Arbuckle who was the Upper Burrell college’s CEO from 1977 to 1992 “There are alternatives that are more productive to the university than closing these campuses.” University administrators in February announced that 12 out of Penn State’s 19 Commonwealth Campuses — including Beaver Greater Allegheny and New Kensington — could close after the 2026-27 school year because of declining enrollment and finances Penn State would be making a major mistake by closing the campuses “that’s what these campuses were created to do.” of Plum envisions that the Southwestern Pennsylvania campuses could be specialized an entrepreneur training center and co-working space The Fayette campus is a logical location for a focus on agriculture or agribusiness is prime for an urban focus — with programs centered on business administration Beaver could tap into the nearby Pittsburgh International Airport and create programming to boost that industry or supplement urban-related programs with McKeesport Arbuckle also suggested eliminating dormitories at the branch campuses as a way to save money When Arbuckle left Penn State New Kensington he became president of Lake Superior State University in Michigan from 1992 until his retirement in 2002 the university worked with labor unions to offer credit for apprenticeship training and skilled craftsmanship Arbuckle also fears closing branch campus won’t win Penn State any favors from state lawmakers The university relies on the state for a good portion of its appropriations Closing campuses could negatively impact that in politicians’ minds He sent letters to Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi outlining his suggestions “She said she would take it into consideration,” he said three degree programs were added at New Kensington in the 1980s: a bachelor’s in electromechanical engineering technology an associate in radiology sciences and an associate in biomedical engineering technology “We added these programs in response to community need,” he said is radiology operations manager at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital He estimates about half of his staff are PSNK graduates from the radiology program “there would be even more of a technician shortage than there is now,” Tutak said “Almost every student who graduates now is offered a position in the local area “There would be a serious impact not having these students in the area anymore.” have warned of the negative impact that losing Penn State New Kensington could have on the local economy Closing Penn State New Kensington would lead to job loss reduced local spending and a weakened workforce A talent drain would result — young people who might have attended Penn State New Kensington would be forced to go elsewhere Penn State New Kensington’s radiological sciences program is one of two in the Pittsburgh region that is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology It’s the only location in the Penn State system that offers a degree in radiologic sciences “It’s a very demanding program: They require a lot out of you to be able to move up and be successful,” Tutak said Penn State New Kensington’s enrollment has declined 21% over the past five years University spokesman Wyatt DuBois said the Commonwealth Campuses follow a rolling admissions process which means applications and admits will be processed throughout the summer ‘We’re thinking about closing the campus,’ what would you do if you were a young person looking for a college?” said Larry Pollock who served as Penn State New Kensington’s chancellor from 2002 to 2008 “They almost dictated the outcome.” of Washington Township spent three decades as Penn State New Kensington’s director of student affairs his role was to visit 30 to 40 high schools in the area But Penn State did not anticipate a decline in high school enrollment “They misread what was coming,” he said “They didn’t adjust the programs to meet the needs The population in Western Pennsylvania — really all of Pennsylvania — the enrollment of young people is declining.” A group of Penn State New Kensington professors organized an open letter to Penn State trustees in support of the Commonwealth Campuses the campuses were suffering because they’d been designed as locations only for two-year degree programs and 2+2 programs (two years at a branch campus followed by two at the University Park main campus) “The result of growth challenges was to invest in these locations to offer four-year degree programs,” the letter said such that total enrollment across the 19 undergraduate campuses in 2011 included more than 25,000 students seeking baccalaureate degrees.” Penn State adopted “curricular integrity,” which limits the proliferation of multiple degrees that bear the same name “Smaller campuses have had to rely on the goodwill of the few deans who opened up their portfolios to make available high-demand majors at locations other than University Park,” the letter said “We have known for a very long time that our own policies and processes have hindered the growth at Commonwealth Campuses and yet no academic leadership has taken a stand to address these structural barriers.” Arbuckle noted Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses were in place before the state had revived its community college system it’s been very integrated with the renaissance of the City of New Kensington,” Arbuckle said “These campuses wouldn’t be here without the support of the local communities and that’s why they were created.” university faculty and students have spoken out against the closure noting its accessibility and affordability for those wanting to pursue post-secondary education has said her understanding is Penn State plans to maintain its Digital Foundry business service Petitions and legislation in response to the proposed closures continue to circulate across the state it’s a “tossup” regarding what will happen to Penn State New Kensington he said — such as what would happen with the campus “I would guess right now the decision’s been made,” he said although he’s not sure what exactly that looks like The university is non-committed at this time All of us dedicated to Penn State are urging them to reconsider but I can’t tell you where she’s going to go.” Kellen Stepler is a TribLive reporter covering the Allegheny Valley and Burrell school districts and surrounding areas. 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Creative Commons — Penn State Brandywine hosted its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation and Awards Luncheon on May 1 The event recognizes faculty and staff who have done extraordinary work for the campus ‘All things are possible in May.’ If you take yourself back to a year ago today think about what you wanted to accomplish for this year in your career,” said Regional Chancellor Marilyn J it might have been a particular award you were striving for The following faculty and staff received the Connections Award for establishing connections between Brandywine students The following faculty received the Equity Award which recognizes exemplary work performance and achievement throughout the past year in diversity The following faculty and staff received the Sustainability Award which recognizes those who have shown their commitment to promoting a resilient campus The following staff were recognized with the Brandywine’s Best Award innovation and excellence of staff members to the greater Brandywine community: The following faculty and staff members were recognized with awards: The following faculty members who are retiring were recognized for their contributions to the campus: Everyone interested is invited to join the Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association at the Bellefonte Library for a presentation by Dr Carla Mulford: Benjamin Franklin and an Educated Citizenry Franklin’s fame as a scientist and diplomat overshadows his reputation among Pennsylvanians of his day as a significant educational theorist Franklin believed that if America were to succeed Franklin established a new educational model (for both day schools and colleges) based on practical applications of knowledge His approach toward education was just as revolutionary as his approaches toward imperial politics and scientific discoveries Carla Mulford will speak about Franklin’s liberal eighteenth-century model of education and its influence on academic systems established in the nineteenth century This event is free and no registration is necessary! Thank you to Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association for organizing this interesting and illuminating event EngineeringJin Wen named head of architectural engineering department Professor Jin Wen has been named head of Penn State’s Department of Architectural Engineering who will serve as acting department head for the month of July Wen will step down from her current position as interim vice dean for research innovation and faculty advancement and professor of civil and environmental engineering for the College of Engineering at Drexel University Wen to the Penn State College of Engineering as the new head of the Department of Architectural Engineering,” said Tonya L the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering a strong vision for the future and a deep commitment to academic excellence and innovation I am excited for the leadership and energy she will bring to one of our most distinguished departments.”  Wen has an extensive background in smart building and energy fields She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Beihang University and a doctorate in mechanical and industrial engineering from the University of Iowa in 2003 Wen said she is passionate about creating a sustainable and resilient built environment that fosters the well-being of both humans and the planet She focuses her research on developing machine learning and artificial intelligence-based technologies to revolutionize building design control and commissioning for grid-interactive efficient buildings “I am particularly interested in applying multidisciplinary research to address the challenges faced in the building sector,” Wen said “My research integrates innovations in AI and sensing technologies while also incorporating methods and tools from non-engineering fields to better understand the human needs and behavior of occupants and decision-makers.”  In addition to her research and professional experience Wen is an experienced academic administrator: She served as a graduate program adviser for Drexel’s architectural engineering program for more than 10 years; as associate dean for faculty advancement from 2022-23; as interim associate dean for research from January 2023 to September 2023; as associate dean for research and innovation from September 2023 to January 2025; and as interim vice dean for research innovation and faculty advancement from January 2025 to the present Wen said she was drawn to the opportunity to serve as department head for Penn State architectural engineering because of the program’s legacy as one of the oldest and most respected comprehensive architectural engineering programs in the country I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with many faculty members from the architectural engineering department and have thoroughly enjoyed the experiences,” Wen said “I have also been deeply impressed by the strong support from Penn State’s extensive AE alumni network the collegial and supportive environment fostered by Dean Peeples and the University’s top-tier programs and research centers that offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration and robust institutional support.”  Wen said she hopes to inspire a vibrant and supportive community that is innovative in all its endeavors while upholding the department’s legacy as a global leader in education and research and I believe in servant leadership and shared governance,” Wen said “I aim for the department to become the premier destination for industry partners seeking groundbreaking solutions and innovations workforce development and technological advancements the department will exemplify Penn State’s land-grant mission helping to drive economic growth and uplift local communities.”  Teaching and Learning with TechnologyYork integrates virtual reality across disciplines for a new educational realityCampus leads the way in instructional design innovations Penn State York students experience Virtual Reality headsets during Biology class — In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education Penn State York is emerging as a leader in integrating virtual reality (VR) into the classroom While many institutions are still experimenting with VR technology Penn State York has fully embraced its potential using it across multiple disciplines to enhance learning the campus has created a robust ecosystem where students gain hands-on experiences that go beyond traditional learning methods Students and faculty alike have recognized the transformative power of VR “Overall I really enjoyed the experience and thought it was more entertaining and engaging than working in Zoom breakout rooms.” Another student from Emily Blanke’s class compared the experience to something out of a childhood classic “It’s like a real-life 'Magic School Bus.'”  Faculty members have echoed these sentiments assistant teaching professor of project and supply chain management and information technology I would prefer virtual reality classes over traditional Zoom classes I noticed a marked increase in engagement levels during the class which I attribute to the use of VR technology.” This feedback highlights how VR is not only engaging but also effective in fostering student participation and enthusiasm for learning "Virtual reality is transforming education at Penn State York creating immersive learning environments that enhance understanding and prepare students for real-world challenges," said Elizabeth Park who has been instrumental in bringing VR experience to campus "With early support from Media Commons and the dedication of faculty like Bill Cantor and human development and family studies.”  Penn State York faculty across multiple disciplines have successfully integrated VR into their curricula demonstrating the technology’s versatility:  Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS): Sonia Molloy's Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) students participated in an immersive experience called "Traveling While Black," which provided an eye-opening look into racial segregation and social justice these students shared the experience with members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) fostering intergenerational discussions on important social issues Molloy’s students were also joined by Sukhdeep Gill’s HDFS class proving how accessible and impactful VR technology can be in facilitating discussions on race and history Business and Management: Bill Cantor’s class is using VR headsets to allow students at Penn State York and other Commonwealth Campuses to collaborate in a realistic business environment Megan Lorenz and Kristine Parkes’ students engage in HR simulations and public speaking exercises using "virtual speech." This technology allows students to practice difficult HR conversations Science and Technology: Emily Blanke’s biology students use "virtual medicine" to explore human anatomy in an immersive way students explore various aspects of anatomy through VR gaining a deeper understanding of the human body Their studies culminate in a visit to the Milton S where they can see real anatomical specimens firsthand Joe Royer’s students took a virtual tour of Google’s headquarters providing them with inspiration and insight into potential career paths in tech as they finish their degrees Penn State York is embracing immersive learning experiences through the use of VR in its classrooms a practice supported by a growing body of research highlighting the effectiveness of VR in fostering meaningful learning and provides an immersive way for students to engage with content Penn State York’s adoption of VR aligns with these findings providing students with opportunities to:  Engage kinesthetically — Students learn by doing whether that means manipulating calculus equations with their hands or traveling through the bloodstream as a cell Enhance teamwork — The sometimes-limited number of headsets encourages collaboration ensuring students work together to solve problems and complete tasks Increase motivation — VR gamifies learning making educational experiences more enjoyable and intrinsically rewarding Improve learning outcomes — Research indicates that social VR environments promote realistic cognitively challenging experiences that encourage deeper understanding the campus hosted its second annual York Immersive Technology Day co-led by Park and Carla Seward from Media Commons This event brought faculty together to discuss best practices for incorporating VR into their courses while also giving the entire campus community a chance to try the technology firsthand “At the second annual York Immersive Technology Day faculty showcased how they are integrating VR to engage students in experiential learning and complex problem-solving Their innovation and dedication are inspiring!"  For faculty interested in implementing VR in their courses Contact Park at eep5330@psu.edu for information and guidance on leveraging this powerful tool for teaching and learning Penn State York remains at the forefront of integrating these tools into higher education The campus’s dedication to instructional innovation ensures that students receive a cutting-edge education that prepares them for the digital age — and the real world Whether through social justice explorations VR is shaping a new educational reality at Penn State York — one that is immersive The 30 pieces of silver have already changed hands That’s what it feels like as a Pennsylvanian watching Penn State turn its back on the very communities that built it I’m here to speak plainly: If Penn State closes its branch campuses it is betraying the people of Pennsylvania I attended Penn State New Kensington from 2001 to 2008 I came in as a provisional student with a 1.14 GPA out of high school the fifth of six kids raised in public housing by a single mother earned grades that placed me in the top 1% of Penn State students and got into medical school — without even having a bachelor’s degree I’m now a practicing physician at one of Ohio’s top hospitals That transformation wasn’t some charity local grit and the access provided by Penn State New Kensington The branch campuses don’t just educate — they save lives the underestimated and the working-class Pennsylvanians And if Penn State chooses to go forward with these closures let me be absolutely clear: It will be doing to the people of Pennsylvania what Jerry Sandusky did to those children That abuse happened on the watch of the main campus the institution is violating the trust of the people who believed in it most It’s exactly what Penn State New Kensington — and every other branch campus — was meant to do These campuses are embedded in Appalachian towns and Rust Belt cities They’re in places where opportunity doesn’t just knock — it needs to be airlifted in And that’s what the branch system did Without legacy admissions or ivy-draped buildings Shutting them down is an admission Penn State no longer wants to be a land-grant university But let’s be honest — when the real scandal hit the betrayal of children by a predator protected by silence that didn’t happen in a branch campus parking lot It happened in the heart of the very system now claiming to know what’s best for us So don’t tell me this is about “enrollment” or “sustainability.” You don’t cut lifelines to struggling communities while inflating administrative salaries and recruiting out-of-state students like a for-profit diploma mill And don’t tell me this is about “strategic realignment.” We see exactly what it is: abandonment Let’s not pretend this wasn’t decided long ago The 30 pieces of silver have already been accepted But that doesn’t mean we go quietly Penn State was never meant to be an elite gated community for out-of-state tuition dollars and corporate interests who raised six kids alone in a housing project who graduated high school with a 1.14 GPA but clawed their way into medical school because a local campus existed just over the hill It was built for the families still living in New Kensington Mont Alto — people who don’t need a “global research hub.” They need a chance And you’re doing it while standing on the shoulders of the very Pennsylvanians who funded this university and bled blue and white when the brand was toxic right — they’ve washed their hands too let history show: You didn’t just close campuses you did to the working people of Pennsylvania what Jerry Sandusky did to its children It happened right here — on your watch William Dailey is a New Kensington native and graduate of Burrell High School Campus LifePenn State hosts 'On the Road with NACAS'National Association of College Auxiliary Services members visited campus in AprilCredit: Supplied Penn State Auxiliary and Business Services hosted members of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) for “On the Road with NACAS.”   Sessions and activities held at the University Park campus focused on “Best Practices at Penn State.” More than 60 attendees senior director of regional campus strategy and planning and director of strategic initiatives for Finance and Business associate vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services Kukta is also president of the NACAS East Region “This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect and tour our outstanding campus operations at University Park,” Kukta said “It was two great days of collaboration and meaningful conversations with colleagues across higher education."  participants toured the State College Regional Airport and Bryce Jordan Center They were welcomed with remarks by Kukta and Sara Thorndike senior vice president for Finance and Business/treasurer and attended a reception in the Jordan Center’s new 1855 Club Kukta and Snyder delivered opening remarks before the day’s first presentation “The Strategy & Art of Campus Marketing,” from Diane Espy ABS director of marketing and communications art director and manager of visual communications The day continued with a tour of Beaver Stadium and the Penn State Bakery and Warehouse in the Housing and Food Services Building a fast-casual Indian barbecue dining location in Redifer Commons The day concluded with a tour of the HUB’s retail dining locations and the Penn State Bookstore “We are honored to host On the Road with NACAS,” Snyder said “I’d like to thank everyone involved with planning this event I appreciate the effort involved with our ABS team from delivering presentations to hosting tours to coordinating meals and transportation Their dedication and expertise truly made this event a remarkable experience for our guests.”  NACAS is a professional trade association that supports the nonacademic segment of higher education responsible for generating business through campus services that students need and value — such as food services Agricultural SciencesPenn State Extension offers virtual cooking class on Mediterranean eating Penn State Extension will offer a tasty trip to the Mediterranean as part of its “Let’s Cook at Home” virtual cooking class series “Let’s Cook at Home: Mediterranean” will take place from noon to 1 p.m Watch and learn as Penn State Extension educators prepare an authentic Mediterranean meal that is healthy and delicious — Penn State Extension will offer a tasty trip to the Mediterranean as part of its “Let’s Cook at Home” virtual cooking class series The Mediterranean diet has been ranked as the Best Overall Diet for the last five years by U.S Watch and learn as Penn State Extension educators prepare an authentic Mediterranean meal that is healthy and delicious. To register for this live virtual webinar, visit the Penn State Extension website or call 877-345-0691 by May 7 The “Let’s Cook at Home with Penn State Extension” classes address nutrition so cooks of all skill levels can navigate around the kitchen with confidence There are multiple “Let’s Cook” classes, focusing on a range of subjects, including special diets, weight management, and cooking for one or two, to name a few. All have been developed using science-based best practices. To see all the cooking classes currently offered, visit extension.psu.edu/lets-cook. Penn State Extension is a modern educational organization, dedicated to translating scientific research into real-world applications to drive progress. In support of Penn State's land-grant mission, extension programs promote a vibrant food and fiber system, a clean environment, and a healthier population for Pennsylvania and beyond. Penn State Extension serves individuals, businesses and communities, helping them address problems and realize opportunities through a robust portfolio of educational programs, products and services. With support from federal, state and county governments, the organization has a tradition of bringing unbiased information and support to the citizens of Pennsylvania for more than 100 years. Penn State improved to 27-19 overall (13-14 Big Ten) while Maryland dropped to 22-27 overall (8-16 Big Ten) The game included an hour-and-58-minute rain delay in the top of the seventh Mason Butash earned the start for the Nittany Lions Butash recorded three strikeouts and walked two batters He allowed six runs (two earned) on eight hits while Chris Hacopian added two hits and his own two-run homer The Terrapins got on the board in the first He stole second before Porter lifted a 3-2 pitch over the wall in right for a two-run homer Weingartner then sent a fly ball to the wall in left-center for a double as Cease and Mercado scored The Nittany Lions added two runs in the fifth. With two outs, Joe Jaconski worked a walk He stole second before Voss sent a fly ball off the wall in left and hustled to third for a triple as Jaconski scored Cease followed with a single through the middle to bring home Voss Hacopian smacked a line drive over the wall in left for a two-run homer Penn State extended its lead in the bottom half. Jesse Jaconski started the frame with a single to left and moved up to second on a groundout Voss’ third hit of the day was a double down the line in left as Jaconski scored Mercado lined a single to left as Voss hustled home The Nittany Lions finish Big Ten action next weekend The 2025 Penn State Baseball season is presented by The Family Clothesline Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 1:00:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. FacebookEmail Box Score UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State softball closed out the regular season portion of its 60th anniversary campaign on Sunday afternoon dropping an 8-0 decision to the Washington Huskies in five innings of play from Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field Following the 11th all-time meeting between the Nittany Lions and Huskies on the diamond Washington improved to 34-16 overall through its 50-game regular season and coupled that with a 12-9 ledger against Big Ten Conference foes in their inaugural season in the league The Huskies are mathematically guaranteed the No PSU drops to 24-26 through the conclusion of the 2025 regular season and owns a 10-12 finish in the B1G heading into the league’s postseason this week Washington now boasts a 9-2 advantage in the all-time series which dates to the 2002 campaign tossing a pair of innings while scattering two hits and allowing a single earned run adding a strikeout and zero walks across her 29 total offerings Penn State rookie right-hander Abigail Britton earned the start on Sunday afternoon and helped steer the Nittany Lion defense through a scoreless opening frame that featured a single Washington knock the Nittany Lions were unable to get anything started in the home half of the first and the Huskies were able to jump out in front with a three-run homer in the top of the second Barbanente looked to spark a PSU reply in the home half but was ultimately left stranded on first base Washington utilized solo shots in the top of the third and fourth innings to lurch ahead by a five-run differential and capitalized on a three-hit fifth frame to add three more tallies and come away with the 8-0 result via the run rule in five innings of work The Nittany Lions turn their attention to the 2025 Big Ten Conference Softball Tournament presented by DirecTV which will begin with first round action on Wednesday from Bittinger Stadium on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette Penn State is mathematically guaranteed to finish no lower than 11th in the 12-team conference postseason field ensuring PSU’s fourth consecutive trip to the league’s tournament The program’s fourth consecutive trip to the B1G Tournament matches the second-longest Big Ten postseason streak in program history with the only longer conference tournament streak coming in five-straight bids from 2013 to 2017 Michela Barbanente | 1-for-2 Kaylie Walters | 1-for-2 Lydia Spalding | 2.0 IP Charity Sevaaetasi smacked a single through the left side of the infield on the first pitch of her at-bat Madi Balk entered to pinch run at first base and Jade Bubke kept the offense going with a walk that placed runners on the right side but Riley Peschek was able to lift her second home run of 2025 over the fence in center field to give the Huskies a three-run advantage T3 | On the first Nittany Lion offering of the third inning Alexis DeBoer tallied her 19th home run of the season with a solo shot to left center T4 | After a pair of outs popped on the board for the Huskies DeBoer recorded her second home run of the ballgame and 20th in her 2025 campaign with another solo shot this time pulled over the scoreboard in left Giselle Alvarez booked a leadoff double to the left-center gap An out popped onto the board following a routine fly ball but a double off the bat of Bubke to left field gave Alvarez time to come around but Peschek put a ball in play that saw her take over Toney thrown out at second and Bubke advance to third Peschek stole second to put a pair of runners in scoring position and Jadyn Glab roped a two-out two-RBI double to left center that put the Huskies in run-rule territory Penn State softball prepares to enter the 2025 postseason next Wednesday as the Nittany Lions travel to West Lafayette for the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament at Bittinger Stadium on the campus of Purdue University Penn State’s opening matchup will air via the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports App on connected devices with first pitch time and opponent to be determined following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season this weekend across the conference Visit GoPSUSports.com for more information on Penn State softball Fans can keep up to date with the Nittany Lion softball team on Facebook at /pennstatesoftball as well as Instagram and X @PennStateSB This should have been a simple question to answer but the jersey‑number drama surrounding the New York Giants’ first‑round pick Fans will have to wait a little longer to find out which number he’ll wear on the professional stage Carter is expected to sit behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston during his rookie season before he gets a chance to showcase his skills nationally the focus remains on his jersey saga—a situation that as Carter appears completely stuck without a number It became part of his identity on the field fans expected him to keep that number as he stepped onto the pro stage But there’s an unexpected twist: he hasn’t received permission to wear No 11 jersey has become a symbol of defensive greatness at Penn State Since LaVar Arrington made it iconic in the late 1990s This jersey is part of what’s known as Penn State’s No KEEP READING: Travis Hunter Cracks Up Jaguars Staff with Hilarious New Position Claim to HC Liam Coen becoming one of the most dominant defenders in program history firmly placing himself among the greats who wore No the 21‑year‑old hoped to continue wearing that number the Giants retired the number in honor of quarterback Phil Simms The Simms family also played a role in keeping the number off‑limits the former Lions defensive lineman considered wearing No which was retired for Giants legend Lawrence Taylor But Taylor made it clear that wasn’t an option “I don’t care if it’s double zero—then make it famous.” Damn at this point imma be out there with just my last name on my jersey — Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) May 3, 2025 “D**n at this point imma be out there with just my last name on my jersey KEEP READING: Abdul Carter Denied No. 11 with Giants he would need permission from the Giants’ current No he will have a jersey before the NFL season begins FacebookEmailPRINCETON – The Penn State men’s and women’s track and field teams finished their last away meet of the outdoor regular season after collecting nine personal records marks on Saturday at Princeton’s Larry Ellis Invitational While the Nittany Lions competed at the Larry Ellis Invitational, Maddie Pitts competed in the heptathlon at the Jim Green Invitational at the University of Kentucky Friday and Saturday Pitts compiled a score of 5,603 to take over the No Pitts won three out of the seven events: 100-meter hurdles (13.56) Duffy finished in eighth (24.71) and North finished in 10th (24.95) place Goldstein also collected a third-place finish In the women’s 400-meter race Duffy finished in ninth (56.07) and Healey finished in 12th (56.80) Emi Erekosima set a new PR of 15.29m (50-2) in the men’s triple jump after finishing in second.   The Penn State track and field teams will host their only home meet of the outdoor regular season on Friday, May 9, at the Jim Thorpe Invitational.   Follow along with the team on our social media pages on Facebook (PennStateTFXC) and X/Instagram (@pennstatetfxc).  FacebookEmailBox Score (PDF) Opens in a new window UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State baseball team fell in a back-and-forth game in 11 innings against Maryland on Saturday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Penn State tied the game in the eighth and 10th innings but the Terrapins got the go-ahead run in the 11th Penn State is now 26-19 overall (12-14 Big Ten) while Maryland moved to 22-26 on the season (8-15 Big Ten) The Nittany Lions tallied 10+ runs for the 22nd time this season and the 11th time against a Big Ten opponent Penn State tied its program record for 10+ run games in a season Logan Olson made the start for the Nittany Lions, working three innings. He allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks. Anthony Steele tossed two innings giving up one run (unearned) on three hits Steele recorded two strikeouts and one walk Harrison Lollin went one inning, allowing two runs on two hits. Will Andrews threw one inning allowing one run on three hits and striking out one He gave up five runs on seven hits with one strikeout and three walks allowing two runs on four hits and striking out three Cristofer Cespedes worked one-third of an inning Andrew Koshy finished the game with two scoreless innings Weingartner tallied his 26th steal of the season He is just one steal away from the program season record held by Michael Campo (27; 2000) and Kyle Hannon (27; 2023) Chris Hacopian notched six hits and an RBI Hollis Porter and Brayden Martin both homered Chris Hacopian sent a single through the right side Eddie Hacopian replaced his brother on first after a fielder’s choice Alex Calarco was hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second Orr’s line drive down the left field line got stuck under the left field wall allowing Orr to hustle to third for a triple and both runners to score The Nittany Lions answered with two runs in the bottom of the first Weingartner dropped a fly ball into right and hustled to second for a leadoff double Kling lined a single to center to put runners on the corners Molinaro bounced into a double play while Kling crossed the plate The Terrapins plated three runs in the third Martin worked a leadoff walk before Chris Hacopian singled through the middle Eddie Hacopian sent a line drive to the right-center gap and raced to third for a triple as both runners scored Alex Calarco bounced into a groundout but allowed Eddie Hacopian to cross the plate Eddie Hacopian shot a single through the left side to drive in Hill Penn State chipped away in the bottom of the fourth. With two outs, Voss lifted a 1-1 pitch over the wall in left. Matt Maloney worked a walk before Cease shot a single into right Kling ripped a single into center to bring in Maloney and Cease Maryland responded with a run in the fifth Orr’s sharp line drive went down the left field line for a double He moved up to third on a throwing error on a pickoff attempt and scored on an infield single by Hill The Nittany Lions tied the game in the seventh Porter sent a sharp grounder into left to begin the frame Molinaro launched a 1-1 pitch over the wall in left Molinaro’s 432-foot blast evened the game at 7-7 Penn State took the lead in the eighth. Maloney started the frame with a single through the middle. Cease showed bunt and then slashed a single into left to put runners on first and second. A wild pitch moved Cease and pinch-runner Joey DeMucci to second and third Weingartner lined a single to right to bring in DeMucci Kling followed with a fly ball to left for a sac fly to drive in Cease Maryland tied the game in the top of the ninth Hill reached on an error before pinch-hitter Parker Corbin singled to left to put runners on first and second Chris Hacopian lined a single to center to bring in Hill Eddie Hacopian sent a single into right to bring home Corbin Hollis Porter launched the first pitch he saw over the wall in right In the bottom of the 10th, Cohl Mercado worked a four-pitch leadoff walk. Jack Porter crushed the first pitch he saw over the wall in left Martin lifted an 0-2 pitch over the wall in right It took the Terps two extra innings to secure the victory Saturday’s extra-inning matchup between Maryland and Penn State felt like it would never end but an unlikely hero drove in Maryland’s go-ahead home run in the 11th inning Sophomore lead-off hitter Brayden Martin is not known for his power — he had just two career home runs entering the game — but his second long ball of the season gave the Terps the lead in the 11th inning Sophomore Andrew Koshy put runners on first and second with one out but retired the last two batters he faced to seal the Terps’ first series win of the season “We wouldn’t win a series any other way,” head coach Matt Swope said “I don’t think it was gonna be easy the way the season’s been going Maryland baseball led most of the game with a chance to win its first series but Bryce Molinaro’s two-run homer left the teams knotted at seven after seven innings with multiple lead changes and clutch hits from both teams Penn State added two runs in the eighth inning to take the lead Chris Hacopian kept the game alive with an RBI single while his older brother Eddie’s fourth RBI of the day tied it Andrew Johnson then shut down the Nittany Lions’ offense to send the game to extra frames Hollis Porter looked to be the hero for Maryland with a two-run home run but Jack Porter’s two-run shot tied it again for Penn State Martin’s home run was the difference in the 11th as the Terps held on defensively to seal the win led by the Hacopian brothers and Jacob Orr Chris Hacopian delivered a program record six hits Eddie Hacopian led the team with four RBIs while Orr delivered his second straight three-hit game to add to a stellar senior season “My pops always taught me to stay greedy,” Chris Hacopian said you should want that sixth hit … I gotta keep pushing through for the guys.” Joey McMannis’ ninth start for Maryland was an up-and-down day The sophomore right-hander gave up two runs before recording an out in the bottom of the first inning but he then allowed just one hit for 2.2 innings After surrendering three more runs in the fourth inning McMannis ended the day with seven hits allowed Junior Logan Olson made the start for Penn State and kept his season trend going He hadn’t pitched more than four innings and 75 total pitches entering Saturday and only made it through three innings against Maryland Olson allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks Both teams opened the game the way they wanted putting two runs on the board in the first inning Orr delivered a two-RBI triple in the top half to give Maryland a 2-0 lead; a wild pitch and an infield hit in the bottom half got Penn State back level Eddie Hacopian delivered another two-RBI triple for the Terps in the third inning while Alex Calarco drove him in to extend the lead to three Hacopian delivered again in the fourth inning with his third RBI with a single to make the score 6-2 The Nittany Lions responded with a two-out rally as McMannis struggled to get the final out in the fourth inning Junior catcher Nat Voss started Penn State’s three-run spurt with a homer before two walks and two singles got the Nittany Lions within one Orr scored to extend Maryland’s lead after an Aden Hill single retiring the first three Penn State batters he saw While he ultimately escaped with runners on second and third base Van Buren still allowed a two-run homer to Molinaro After failing to take advantage of a bases-loaded situation on offense head coach Matt Swope brought in freshman Cristofer Melendez for another late-game opportunity allowing two runs on three hits and recording just one out — and Penn State took its first lead of the series Johnson inherited runners on first and second base but he escaped the eighth inning with the deficit still at two That deficit proved to be slight enough for Maryland to overcome The Terps caught a break with a defensive error from Penn State and Parker Corbin singled in his pinch-hit opportunity to put runners on first and second base with one out The Hacopian brothers’ RBI singles tied it while Johnson pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning to extend the game Maryland hit two homers and knocked in three runs in extra innings which ultimately sealed the win over rival Penn State We know we have to win a lot of those,” Chris Hacopian said Chris Hacopian led the team with six hits in his seven at-bats Chris and Eddie Hacopian combined for 10 hits on the day to lead the Terps to victory © 2025 BVM Sports. 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We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Penn State softball churned out an impressive 7-5 victory over the Big Ten-newcomer Washington Huskies on Saturday afternoon from Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field Penn State’s six seniors have played a pivotal role in the program’s resurgence on the national stage with the 2025 roster becoming the most prolific offense in school history thanks in large part to their efforts Five of PSU’s six Senior Day honorees helped steer the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance a season ago with the class combining to participate in 122 victories since first setting foot in University Park In the circle, the Nittany Lions saw a quality start from freshman right-hander Abigail Britton native tossed a trio of frames and scattered three hits with two earned runs against her final line logged her fifth victory of her 2025 season after tossing 2.0 innings in relief of Britton yielding a hit and a single unearned run with zero walks and a strikeout Volpe entered to toss the final 2.0 innings in the circle allowing two hits and an unearned run in the form of a solo homer by Washington in the top of the seventh inning Volpe earned credit for the save after entering the game with a lead of three-or-less marking her second save of the year and second in the last week for the Lansdale Despite Washington leaping ahead by a 2-0 margin through the first half-inning of play the Blue & White were able to snap back with a dominant five-run inning that included two hits two passed balls and five combined free passes to help guide the Nittany Lions to a 5-2 lead through the first inning of play Washington was able to capitalize on a pair of quick Penn State defensive miscues in the top of the second utilizing a bloop single to right field to drive in an unearned tally that made it a 5-3 affair through a dramatic opening inning and a half PSU saw a leadoff double from Klosowicz in the bottom of the second that brought her program-record single-season doubles tally up to 22 but neither team was able to complete a trip home heading into the home half of the third With Penn State working ahead by a 5-3 edge Walters entered the box as PSU’s leadoff hitter in the home half of the third laying down a perfectly placed bunt for a first-pitch infield single A blast off the bat of Poletti sailed deep into left field falling less than a foot shy of escaping the yard Poletti’s hit ricocheted off the wall for an RBI double allowing Walters to complete her journey from first base all the way back home A quiet fourth inning saw PSU preserve its three-run lead but Washington was able to scratch another unearned run across in the top of the third to apply some pressure Unfazed after falling behind 0-2 in the count Seidel snuck a single through the right side of the infield just beneath the Washington first baseman’s glove to lead off the bottom of the fifth and a fielder’s choice saw Poletti take over at first with Seidel out at second to put a pair of outs on the board Another Washington passed ball saw Poletti take second base and a pristine double to right field from Ricks in an 0-2 count saw Poletti complete her journey home Washington attempted a two-out seventh-inning rally with a solo shot but a routine 5-3 groundout put an end to the Huskies hopes as Penn State took the middle game of the series by a 7-5 differential Following the 10th all-time meeting between Penn State and Washington on the diamond the Nittany Lions were able to snap an eight-game losing streak that dates to the second-ever meeting of the two programs The Blue & White logged their second win over the Huskies all-time and improved to 2-8 against Washington with the last victory coming in a 4-3 neutral site result in Columbus Penn State climbed to 24-25 overall and 10-11 in Big Ten Conference play following Saturday’s series-tying matchup with PSU booking double digits in the B1G win column for the fourth consecutive season PSU’s four-straight B1G seasons with at least 10 conference victories stands as a program record with the Nittany Lions previously mustering consecutive double-digit winning B1G campaigns on just two prior occasions Washington drops to 33-16 overall and 11-9 in their inaugural Big Ten season heading into Sunday’s rubber match in Happy Valley Haylie Brunson | 2-for-4 Meagan Ricks | 1-for-2 Mady Volpe | 2.0 IP T1 | Leadoff hitter Jadyn Glab drew a walk on five pitches and advanced to second moments later following a productive groundout Alexis DeBoer mustered an RBI double off the wall in left field to bring Glab around and another double down the third base line by Alycia Flores brought DeBoer in to give the Huskies an early two-run advantage B1 | Free passes and defensive miscues plagued the Huskies in the home half of the first allowing the Blue & White to spring ahead by a 5-2 margin Ricks drew a leadoff walk for PSU to open her senior day showing taking second on a passed ball moments later A hit-by-pitch drawn by Gordon placed runners on the right side and after a strikeout put one out on the board both Penn Staters took 60 more feet via another passed ball Brunson zipped a hard-hit single toward the Washington shortstop advancing to second on a throwing error by the Husky left fielder while Ricks scored and Gordon moved to third and a single toward the first baseman by Barbanente netted another tally while keeping the bases juiced A ball-in-play from Seidel netted an RBI and a Washington fielding error with an RBI walk for Walters following shortly thereafter to add another score A litany of defensive changes for Washington helped generate a swinging strikeout that put two down but another free pass in the form of a hit-by-pitch for ricks brought Barbanente home T2 | Back-to-back errors by the Nittany Lions saw Tia Durst and Jade Bubke take over at first and third with Bubke stealing second moments later to put a pair of runners in scoring position and a single to short right field by Ava Carroll brought Durst aboard for the unearned score B3 | Walters entered the box as PSU’s leadoff hitter in the home half of the third allowing Walters to complete her journey from first all the way back home Flores reached base via a Penn State throwing error and advanced to second in the commotion Giselle Alvarez stepped up to bat and worked a 2-0 count before smacking a single into right field to bring Flores around to score and make it a two-run game B5 | After falling behind 0-2 in the count Seidel snuck a single through the right side of the infield just beneath the Washington first baseman’s glove T7 | Washington attempted to spark a two-out seventh-inning rally as Alvarez booked her second hit of the ballgame in the form of a solo homer to right field Penn State softball concludes its 61st regular season and will wrap up its Big Ten Conference weekend series against the Washington Huskies on Sunday with first pitch between the two teams slated for 1 p.m (ET) at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field The contest will stream live to a worldwide audience of authenticated subscribers via B1G+ and the B1G+ app on connected devices Fans are invited to tune into the live stat feed of the game via the StatBroadcast link available on the Penn State softball schedule webpage or follow along with the team’s social media channels for the most up-to-date information Some Penn State football recruiting notes as the NIttany Lions get into the heart of the spring contact period a potential commitment on the horizon and a look at the constantly changing recruiting rankings following Penn State's latest addition Haskell listed Penn State among his final four schools with Michigan Final 4 where’s home? @T_Roken @mikepieco @Coach_Sug @EdOBrienCFB @SeanFitzOn3 pic.twitter.com/eW4W4KjUnq Haskell (6-4, 265 pounds) is a 3-star recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite and the 26th-ranked player in Pennsylvania Penn State has been recruiting Haskell for nearly two years He plays for a priority program of Penn State's Pennsylvania recruiting strategy which has won three consecutive Class 6A state titles Joseph's Prep also happens to be new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' alma mater Penn State is hosting a prime prospect during the first weekend of May will be in State College for his official visit from May 2-4 Boom pic.twitter.com/4DuFMSY51n Arrington has listed Penn State among his five finalists with Oregon Alabama and Texas A&M and has further visits scheduled in June Arrington is one of the top players of the 2026 recruiting cycle The 6-2, 180-pound Arrington, who plays at Mount Miguel High near San Diego, is the nation's top-ranked cornerback, according to the 247Sports Composite, and the No. 1 overall player in talent-rich California. ESPN ranks Arrington as the nation's No Bonner has scheduled an official visit to Penn State in June Thanks for the visit!@StanDrayton_ @PennStateFball https://t.co/nQ1RXgaqtK The Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class improved to fifth nationally in the 247Sports Composite after a string of recent commitments. Penn State has received five commitments since April, most recently from 4-star linebacker Terry Wiggins of Coatesville High With Wiggins' decision, Penn State has received commitments from five of Pennsylvania's top-10 prospects, according to te 247Sports Compositve. That includes an April commitment fromPennsylvania quarterback Peyton Falzone The Nittany Lions have 14 players committed to their 2026 class This article first appeared on Penn State Nittany Lions on SI and was syndicated with permission. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free! FacebookEmailBox Score (PDF) Opens in a new window UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State baseball team fell 7-4 in the series opener against Maryland on Friday evening at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park The Nittany Lions brought the game within a run but Maryland plated three runs between the fifth and sixth to help pull away with the victory Penn State is now 26-18 overall (12-13 Big Ten) while Maryland moved to 21-26 overall (7-15 Big Ten) the teams were only able to play the first game of their planned doubleheader The series continues on Saturday at noon for Alumni Day and includes postgame autographs Ryan DeSanto earned his 12th start of the season DeSanto notched four strikeouts and walked three Ben DeMell threw one inning, giving up one runs on two hits. Matthew VanOstenbridge tossed three scoreless innings and notched five strikeouts He gave up three runs (all unearned) on seven hits McCoy tallied five strikeouts and walked two batters In the fourth, Joe Jaconski stole third for Penn State’s 92nd steal as a team this season That broke the program season steals record while Eddie Hacopian added a solo homer among two hits Jacob Orr smacked a solo homer and a double among three hits and scored twice The Terrapins plated three runs in the first Brayden Martin reached on an infield single to start the game Chris Hacopian lifted a fly ball over the wall in left for a two-run homer Eddie Hacopian followed with a fly ball over the fence in left-center Orr sent a line drive over the wall in left Penn State cut its deficit in half in the bottom of the third. With one out, Ryan Weingartner reached on a throwing error which bounced to the wall as Weingartner hustled home Porter reached on an error to move Kling to third Molinaro sent a single through the middle to bring home Kling The Nittany Lions added a run in the fourth Jaconski bounced a double over the wall in right-center Jaconski got a strong jump off of third to record a steal the pitcher threw back towards second and sailed the throw into the outfield Alex Calarco worked a leadoff walk before Orr lined a double to left to put runners on second and third Aden Hill singled through the middle to bring in Calarco A walk by Chris Hacopian and a bunt single by Eddie Hacopian loaded the bases A wild pitch allowed Martin to score and push the Maryland lead to 7-3 Penn State chipped away in the eighth. With one out, Cease held off on a 3-1 pitch for a walk. Cohl Mercado sent a single through the right side to put runners on the corners Weingartner lifted a fly ball to right for a sac fly to bring in Cease The Official Source of North Allegheny Sports North Allegheny stayed in State College after sweeping the Little Lions on Friday to take part in the State College Invitational on Saturday and rolled in bracket play claiming the State College Invitational championship NA went 5-1 in the first round of pool play winning the Pool D title over Pennridge In second round of pool play the Tigers battled to a 3-3 record placing third behind Meadville and Northeastern North Allegheny defeated Landisville Hempfield in the quarterfinals and took down Meadville in the semifinals before claiming gold with a win over Central Dauphin Brendan Moore led North Allegheny with 37 kills on the day Will Robertson had 36 kills while Peter Bratich had 25 Bratich led the Tigers at the net and service line with 11 blocks and seven aces Elliot Swierczynski and Robertson had four aces while LaMay and Emmett Morris each had three Robertson added seven blocks while Dominic Laswell had six Morris had 44 digs defensively while Robertson added 34 Moore helped with 25 digs while LaMay added 22 Swierczynski had 19 digs and Josh Chou contributed seven Swierczynski dished out 102 assists on the day while J The Tigers return to action on Thursday with their section finale against Seneca Valley at UPMC Court at 7 p.m That game will be broadcast on the North Allegheny Sports Network Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at bbozzuto@northallegheny.org © Copyright 2013 North Allegheny School District Saying it has the least impact on agricultural lands, displaces the fewest homes and avoids the headwaters of Spring Creek, PennDOT is recommending the Central alternative for the U.S Route 322 State College Area Connector Project (Click here for a large version of the map on the PennDOT website.) PennDOT has been considering three options for the project — North Central and South — which will overhaul a section of U.S will create a limited-access highway that improves road safety even with the increase in traffic that's expected PennDOT will hold a public meeting with the Federal Highway Administration that includes updated information on the project from 4-8 p.m The SCAC website lists the pros and cons of each of the options PennDOT has been studying which is listed as the "recommended preferred alternative." The website also provides updated maps and information ahead of the May 8 meeting Have a tip for the WPSU newsroom? Email radionews@psu.edu After being held on South Fraser Street the past two years Pop Up Ave will move to the 200 block of South Allen Street in State College for 2025 Photo by Sarah Lynn DeCarlo | Onward State This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette Pop Up Ave is returning to downtown State College on Saturday the pop up market event will move to the 200 block of Allen Street from 11 a.m to fill the streets downtown with 33 vendors and plenty of fun Spending the last two years along Fraser Street Pop Up Ave’s move down the road is set to add more flair to the beloved community event “This change of locations is just what we wanted to help us bring new energy to the day,” Brad Groznik “Happy Valley is home to some of the best makers and creators a perfect set of earrings or a sweet treat Fan favorites will be back for this year’s Pop Up Ave The event is also welcoming some first time vendors such as SCK Glassworks While shopping all the vendors Pop Up Ave has to offer hungry guests can look forward to delicious eats from Super Duper Café and Dubb’s Grub Those looking for a sweet treat and the spark from some caffeine Sunny Cup Coffee and The Cake Shop by Tati will be on-site as well Boal City Brewing and Antifragile Brewing Company will be hosting a beer garden on Bill Welch Memorial Plaza Pop Up Ave plans to bring an assortment of music and entertainment to this year’s event at the stage near the Bill Welch Memorial Plaza Pop Up Ave is sponsored by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and State College Downtown Improvement District More info, including the complete vendor lineup, can be found online at popupave.com the College received credible information regarding an armed individual who was reportedly making suicidal and homicidal statements and was believed to be in the parking lot of the Polk State Lakeland Campus An alert was immediately sent to the Lakeland Campus community The individual was determined not to be on campus and was apprehended by the Bartow Police Department An all-clear message has since been issued to the entire campus community We thank our campus security team and local law enforcement for their swift response Winter Haven · Lakeland Bartow · Lake Wales © 2025 Polk State College. 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