Author: Richard Smeltzer

About the Author

Richard Smeltzer

Richard is a junior majoring in applied statistics at Penn State. He is originally from York, Pennsylvania, and spent his first two years of college at Penn State York. Being from a family filled with Penn State alumni, he has been deeply ingrained in the culture. Growing up a Baltimore Orioles and Miami Dolphins fan, he has experienced many hardships throughout his life. You can find him screaming into the void about these teams, and much more, on Twitter @SecretRichardS.

Football

Saquon Barkley To Face Tua Tagovailoa In Charity Madden Matchup May 26

By Richard Smeltzer

5/25/20 4:02 am

Throughout the stream, Verizon will donate $10 to small businesses across the country for every use of #PayItForwardLive on Twitter.

Downtown

Phyrst, Local Whiskey To Begin Offering Takeout Cocktail Service May 22

By Richard Smeltzer

5/22/20 4:02 am

Starting on Friday, May 22, you can head over to pick up cocktails from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Student Life

‘Murder Hornets’ Unlikely To Affect Penn State, Says Expert Entomologist

By Richard Smeltzer

5/20/20 4:01 am

We sat down with Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a Penn State grad, entomologist, and creator of the Schmidt sting pain index, to get the low-down on the murder hornet.

Athletics

Penn State Hoops’ Mike Watkins Has Been A Defensive Monster

By Richard Smeltzer

Watkins hasn't spent a ton of time on the floor, but his output per 40 minutes ranks among the best in the Big Ten.

THON

Get To Know The Blue Band-Turned-My Hero Zero Drummer

By Richard Smeltzer

2/28/20 4:10 am

"As long I'm behind a drum or a drum kit I just get really happy, and nothing else in that moment matters except playing the music."

Student Life

Cheap Ideas For Valentine’s Day In State College

By Richard Smeltzer

2/14/20 4:07 am

Unfortunately, finding affordable options can be a bit of a hassle. Luckily, the love doctors here at Onward State have compiled some of our best ideas for Valentine's Day dates