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Onward State is an independent, student-run Penn State news site that works to generate honest conversation in the hopes of enriching the Penn State community.
State College, Pa.
Joined November 2008
A State College man faces several misdemeanors and a felony for alleged racially and sexually motivated assaults on Black men, women, and the police.
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David Park faces several misdemeanors and a felony for alleged assaults on Black men, women, and the police.
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Repetition and competition will continue to develop @PennStateFball backup quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer ahead of next season's quarterback transition.
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Easy out-of-conference games give Penn State the chance to develop expected 2026 starter Grunkemeyer.
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DJing around the world 🌍. Penn State alumna Izzy Priano is making her mark on the music industry with sold out sets from Barcelona to Bali.
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From State College to Barcelona, Izzy Priano's rapid escalation to DJ stardom is just the start in her music journey.
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It's the people that make the place 🫂. Year after year, Penn State alumni help bring the magic and smiles to Happy Valley.
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"As a blog, we thank you, alumni, for all that you do for Penn State."
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One of our staffers made a strong case for Penn State to also host the NHL Winter Classic after news of the "Hockey Valley Doubleheader" at Beaver Stadium was announced.
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With Penn State hockey set to take the ice at Beaver Stadium, the case is clear. No stage embodies the Winter Classic's tradition quite like Beaver Stadium.
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All Rhoades lead to Happy Valley 🏀. @PennStateMBB has earned a commitment from three-star forward Jamison White.
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White is the second commitment of the 2026 class.
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.@PennStateWSOC held strong at No. 9 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll, the group announced Tuesday.
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Penn State remains in the Top 10 for its second consecutive week.
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Thank you, Benny Leone's, for brining outrageously large pizzas to State College 🍕.
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Time to try another pizza place in State College.
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From delayed entries to buffalo sauce fiascos, our staffers had quite the experience at Saturday's season opener.
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The student section was chaotic... as usual.
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It's time to bring back the Keystone Classic 💛.
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Should the Big Ten force teams to play Power Four teams in out-of-conference games, heres who we'd like to play.
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ICYMI: @PennStateFball remained No. 2 in the latest @AP_Top25 poll.
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The Nittany Lions remain at No. 2 ahead of their week two game against FIU.
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Three stripes 🔜. Penn State is set to switch partnerships from Nike to Adidas, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
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Penn State has been signed to Nike since 1993.
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The hockey season is just around the corner 🏒. @PennStateWHKY was ranked No. 1 in the AHA Coaches Preseason Poll on Tuesday.
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Penn State has won the last three AHA championships games.
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The Nittany Lions remain at No. 2 following their win against Nevada, with Ohio State leapfrogging them for the top position after its victory over Texas.
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The Nittany Lions remain at No. 2 ahead of their week two game against FIU.
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Some of our staffers had unpleasant experiences both inside and outside the stadium last weekend.
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The student section was chaotic... as usual.
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Top 100 👀. Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and former Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons were named to the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025 list.
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Barkley came in at No. 1 while Parsons slotted in at No. 36.
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During his Monday press conference, head @PennStateFball coach James Franklin stressed the importance of getting the defensive line as many reps as possible.
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73 players found the field during Penn State's dominating performance against Nevada, including various defensive line players needing valuable reps.
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It's almost time to run for a cure 🎗️. The annual THON 5K is set for Sunday, October 26.
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The race starts at 11 a.m. and folks can register for $15-35.
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Our staffers placed their picks for future Power Four opponents should the Big Ten follow suit with the SEC's new schedule changes.
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Should the Big Ten force teams to play Power Four teams in out-of-conference games, heres who we'd like to play.
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