For most Penn State students, today is just a typical first day of class returning from winter break for another semester, but for five football players, it is the beginning of their academic careers at Penn State. For some, the trip to Happy Valley is simply a short drive while one comes to State College from across the country.
Did you tune out the news while you were home for our (ridiculously short) winter break? We don't blame you -- the 24-hour news cycle can be exhausting! Here's a run-down of everything you might have missed while trying to avoid all those people you graduated high school with while perusing your old favorite hometown locales.
On Friday, Pennsylvania State Senator Jake Corman, who represents the 34th district that includes State College, announced that he is suing the NCAA to prevent the organization from using Penn State's $60 million fine outside of the state lines.
As we all return to State College rested from break (that went quick didn’t it?) and ready for spring semester, now is the perfect time to expand your music library. Today, we’re taking a look at the local State College folk band Free Rollercoaster, who just released their debut EP, The Plaid Part of Town.
As students prepare to embark on the Spring semester's syllabus week, it is important to understand some of the recent changes to Pennsylvania law with regard to drinking violations.
Along with the new year comes new, harsher, penalties for alcohol violations in Pennsylvania. Specifically, there have been increases to the fines levied against those caught drinking underage. Previously, the maximum penalty was a $300 fine, however the new law stipulates a $500 fine for a first time offender and a $1,000 fine for a second offense.
The "Thank You Terry" blog was named because of Pegula's $102 million gift to bring Division One hockey to Happy Valley. The $1.3 million Terry Pegula promised yesterday is only a a little over one percent of that total, but in the end, it might turn out to be just as important.