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Football, college basketball and horse racing reporter Former: @DailyCollegian , @SaratogaSpecial Intern, @AP Freelancer

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Myles Dread, the Penn State player who’s played the most games in a Penn State uniform, on how he wants to be remembered: “My goal coming to Penn State was to leave it better when I left it. I feel like we did that.”
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Penn State football announces the White Out against Minnesota will be on ABC at 7:30 p.m.
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James Franklin said Michigan's one tunnel is a problem: "We need to put a policy in place to stop this." Referencing, the confrontation at half between Penn State and Michigan
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Former Penn State WR Jahan Dotson said he still keeps coach James Franklin's 1-0 mentality to this day in everything he does.
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ESPN ran a piece on RBs Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders on how the two of them played together at Penn State and how they are playing against each other in the NFL today. In a couple of years, we’ll probably see a similar piece with RBs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.
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Penn State’s Andrew Funk on him trending on Twitter tonight: “I guess you can do some cool things with my last name, some puns... That's cool for me but cool for the program, too… I’m happy to be doing this for this program.”
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Penn State celebrating its first win in Assembly Hall in almost 10 years.
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Penn State just beat Delaware State by 34 points. That's larger than any win Micah Shrewsberry had in his two years at Penn State. Penn State also played Delaware St. last year (same starters as this year) and won 60-46. Take that as you will. The Mike Rhoades era is here.
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Penn State AD Pat Kraft said he goes to James Franklin and asks him this: "What do we have to do to win a National Championship?... I think keeping the staff is critical."
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Kirk Herbstreit ( @KirkHerbstreit ) real high on Penn State, calling it his “sleeper” team this year
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Penn State’s season comes to an end. What a run. If you told me at the start of the season I’d be covering Penn State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament I’d laugh, but here we are. An emotional Myles Dread fist bump to take us out.
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Penn State just beat its highest-ranked opponent since December of 2019. Also ended No. 11 Wisconsin's undefeated 5-0 record. In just one season, Mike Rhoades already has a massive win for his home team. The Mike Rhoades era at Penn State looks bright. A court storming.
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Mike Rhoades’ opening statement after Penn State’s upset win over Wisconsin: “Make it bigger than basketball tonight. It was really cool to be a part of it.”
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Trace McSorley: “Penn State.” I never thought I’d hear that on Sunday Night Football.
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Add Penn State receiver Parker Washington to the now lengthy list of Penn State football players to join QB Sean Clifford’s NIL agency
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Jalen Pickett on why Penn State's been so hot in the Big Ten Tournament: "We have a poster in our locker that says believe. I think our team is believing in us... I feel like we're playing our best basketball right now."
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Sean Clifford sitting down to call his mom after the win.
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Animation that excites. The Micah Shrewsberry cam on Andrew Funk’s 3-pointer. Shrewsberry doubles as Penn State’s hype man.
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Penn State OL Bryce Effner announced he is going to “step away” from football on Instagram.
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A very happy Nick Singleton after winning the Rose Bowl.
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What Penn State QB Sean Clifford said to WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith after Lambert-Smith threw a TD: “I already got Drew [Allar] on my ass, now not you too.”
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Penn State’s Drew Allar will be in College Football 25.
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4⭐️ RB London Montgomery commits to Penn State via his Instagram Live.
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POV: You’re James Franklin and Manny Diaz after securing 2 4⭐️ defensive recruits in 2 days for Penn State
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John Harrar: "I have a little more to give with my time here left. This place has done everything for me." "The Bryce Jordan Center is an acre of diamonds"
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Greg Lee said coming to Penn State was a "huge jump," but he said he was "glad" he made the decision
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Illinois’ Brad Underwood on playing Penn State in Rec Hall: “Wish we were back in the other place.”
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Mike Rhoades’ opening statement after Penn State’s upset win over Illinois in the Return to Rec Hall. “Im just a super proud coach tonight… we found a way.”
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S Ji'Ayir Brown on leading the NCAA in interceptions last season: “I’m gonna do it again”
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What Mike Rhoades said to his team to spark Penn State’s 18-point comeback win, per Ace Baldwin Jr: “Coach just said F it, just go out there and play.”
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Penn State doesn’t shoot from the college 3-point line.
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4 ⭐️ PF Carey Booth son of Penn State great Calvin Booth just announced his commitment to Penn State on @247Sports
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The full final sequence of Penn State’s thrilling win over No. 12 Illinois in the Return to Rec Hall.
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Penn State S Jaylen Reed on freshman LB Abdul Carter: "He is just a freak athlete. I've never seen something like that... He shows a lot of shades of Micah Parsons." Carter wears No. 11 just like Parsons did at Penn State and does now on the Dallas Cowboys
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Penn State guard Myles Dread’s offseason surgery is finished as he announced via Instagram. Big Ten Network announced during a game earlier in the season Dread would be having shoulder surgery ()
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Butler head coach Thad Matta, who’s been to two Final Fours, on Penn State: “Penn State’s got a heck of a basketball team.”
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The 2016 Penn State football team put Penn State back on the map, and in the same way, this year's men's basketball team put Penn State basketball on the map. Why this could be the most impactful team in the history of the program:
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Penn State's Micah Shrewsberry closed out the post-Iowa press conference with: "Thank you guys, beat Utah."
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I am proud to announce that I will be covering @PennStateFball this season for @DailyCollegian alongside @maxralph_ , @bigsengtweets , @AlexisYoder1 and @zachallen0 . I can’t wait to take this beat to the next level 📈
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Limitless adds another Penn State football player to its roster in LB @CurtisUpNext23 , via @LimitlessNil on Instagram.
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Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs tells the story of why he isn’t a big fan of roller coasters anymore after Disneyland:
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Penn State CB Kalen King on how new transfer CB Storm Duck has fit in so far: “He just became one of us.”
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Penn State’s first LB is on the boards for the class of 2023 with the commitment from 4⭐️ Tony Rojas.
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Michigan native CB Kalen King on going to Penn State over Michigan: "The vibe was right. I was talking to coach Terry Smith and coach James Franklin during most of my recruitment and I just felt like those two guys were the most genuine people... That went a long way."
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. @PennStateMBB comes in at No. 24 in ESPN's most recent 2022 recruiting class rankings with C @kebba_njie23 leading the way. The Nittany Lions are the fifth-highest Big Ten team, just one spot ahead of Michigan State
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. @LamarStevens11 tonight against the @utahjazz : 23 pts, 7 boards, 10-15 from the floor. @PennStateMBB alum going off
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2 years
We saw this a lot at Penn State. LB Brandon Smith with a huge hit in NFL debut
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Penn State players invited to the NFL Combine: TE Theo Johnson OT Olu Fashanu C Hunter Nourzad OT Caedan Wallace DL Adisa Isaac DL Chop Robinson LB Curtis Jacobs DB Johnny Dixon DB Daequan Hardy DB Kalen King That's a whole lot of players.
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Mike Rhoades said he wants to get to a point where Penn State basketball wins all the games. “You guys might think I’m crazy, but I’ve always felt like that.”
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Penn State OL Golden Israel-Achumba sings the National Anthem at Little League World Series semifinal.
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Penn State wins a thriller in the Return to Rec Hall over No. 12 Illinois. A court storming in Rec Hall.
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Penn State's James Franklin on Ohio State QB C.J Stroud: "He's leading the Heisman race for a reason. He's a talented guy that we got a ton of respect for."
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Current starting NFL quarterbacks younger than Penn State's 24-year-old QB Sean Clifford (that aren't rookies): Jalen Hurts, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Davis Mills Also: Mac Jones and Trey Lance
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The one-man free throw distraction. @LegionofBluePSU this guy should probably get a raise.
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Penn State's James Franklin said OL Olu Fashanu has the chance to be an Academic All-American, an Academic Heisman winner and a 1st-round draft pick. "He's just a really good example of doing your job at a high level."
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Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider on freshmen running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen: “At this stage, they may be the two best I’ve ever had.”
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After 4 years and 800 pieces of content, my career at the Daily Collegian comes to an end. What a fun ride and beneficial experience I have had at the Collegian, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you everyone who’s helped me throughout my time here.✌️
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2 years
Soon…
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Penn State S Jaylen Reed announced on his Instagram he is having surgery today. Reed went out of the Rose Bowl wearing a sling.
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Penn State started the season unranked and is now in prime position to make a New Year's Six Bowl game, and in the Top 10. It might not be in the College Football Playoff, but after going 11-11 the past two seasons this season is a success for James Franklin and Penn State.
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Penn State's James Franklin on QB Sean Clifford getting to play in the Rose Bowl: "I'm gonna check that picture of that Rose Bowl played 100 years ago and make sure Sean isn't in it."
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Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. is listed as an AP Midseason All-American as a defensive back. Porter Jr. has 10 pass break ups and 21 tackles on the season
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No. 14 is back for Penn State’s Pro Day. Followed closely behind is Drew Allar.
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Former Penn State G Sam Sessoms said on IG transferring had nothing to do with basketball. He said his first year, his coach was fired and his sister was shot. In Year 2 his brother was killed. "I felt like Penn State had a negative dark cloud over it. I needed something new"
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New transfers. WR Malik McClain and CB Storm Duck.
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Penn State came into the game as 5-point underdogs. The Nittany Lions also held Indiana to just 58 points well under its average. First Big Ten win, and upset win for coach Shrewsberry
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Seth Lundy said this team laid down the foundation for future Penn State teams: “Those young guys are definitely hungry… They said they are going to be back.”
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Penn State WR Kaden Saunders with a pregame snatch.
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Penn State QB Sean Clifford, in his last collegiate game, amps up the offense before taking the field.
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Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry has arrived for Round 2.
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Illinois coach Brad Underwood on Penn State’s Jalen Pickett and Penn State as a whole: “They probably would’ve beat the Celtics” The Boston Celtics are first in the NBA East.
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I am excited to announce that I will be covering Penn State men's basketball this season for @DailyCollegian . It should be a lot of fun covering the start of the @Coach_Shrews era alongside @bigsengtweets , @AlexisYoder1 , and @JoelNeuschwand4 . Expect loads of content to come
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2 years
Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s “first down celley”
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With the win, Penn State sits at No. 6 in the Big Ten, above Purdue, Michigan, and Iowa. Its early, but...
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Penn State DT P.J. Mustipher on what he thinks of his final season at Penn State 5 games in: “This is probably the most fun I’ve had since I’ve been here… I don’t want this year to go away, so I just want to soak it up.” Mustipher has been on the team since 2018.
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I am proud to announce my story "Throwing Heat: What's the impact of a Little Leaguer throwing 81 mph on the sport?" won first place in the sports writing category at the Keystone Student Media Awards. Thank you to @psuaffleck and @PSUCurleyCenter for making this possible.
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WR Jahan Dotson on going against NFL DBs in camp: "It has been great work every single day. I would credit my college years." He mentioned going up against Jaquan Brisker in practice at Penn State because he said that's "NFL talent" right there.
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Former Penn State S Ji’Ayir Brown puts up 15.5 reps of 245 pounds on the bench press in preparation for the NFL Draft. Brown is 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds.
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. @PennStateMBB signee 3 ⭐️ SF @EvanMahaffey5 has been named as GCL South Player of the Year. The honor is given to the best player in the Greater Catholic League South Division
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Michigan State’s Tom Izzo on Penn State’s student section change: “I told one kid that was kind of getting on me, I’m not used to that... They were a little harsh early, but it was awesome. That’s what it’s supposed to be.” My guess is probably the kid without the shirt.
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I am currently in Las Vegas helping cover the #SuperBowlLVIII for the @AP . Thank you for this opportunity @psuaffleck and the @PSUCurleyCenter . Can’t wait to share some cool stories.
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Penn State forward John Harrar catching a pass from QB Carson Strong at @Eagles minicamp. Harrar is playing TE, the position he committed to at Army
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2024 4⭐️ SF Sir Mohammed announced his Top 6 schools, which includes Penn State. Mohammed is a 6-foot-6 Charlotte, North Carolina, native, who's ranked as the No. 18 SF in the class.
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Sir Mohammed
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As of today, in no particular order… My Top 6 schools are Virginia Tech, Stanford, Penn State, Marquette, Villanova and Oklahoma. @CoachJonesMPB @Sim_Frazier @TeamCurry @MyersPark_Hoops
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Stephen A. Smith on former Penn State LB Micah Parsons on First Take: “I think he has the chance to be the next Lawrence Taylor.” Parsons finished with 4 solo tackles and 2 sacks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night
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Penn State F Caleb Dorsey announced on his Instagram he’s committed to William and Mary. ( @c4dorsey )
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Penn State’s TD from the “1-foot line” with crowd.
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Ace Baldwin Jr. on beating No. 11 Wisconsin with a court storming: “That’s exactly why I came here. For that experience.”
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Saquon Barkley’s playoff debut stats: 🏈 9 carries for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. 🏈 5 receptions for 56 yards. 🏈 Playoff win.
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It’s crazy all of the storylines so far for @PennStateMBB this postseason: - Micah Shrewsberry’s first postseason win as HC - rematch against departed Jamari Wheeler - beat @OhioStateHoops after losing twice - Shrewsberry is set up to play his old team once again in @BoilerBall
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Penn State’s newest 4⭐️ commit, PF Carey Booth, at 6-foot-9, can shoot from range and is great at using his size in the paint — similar to his father
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Mitch Tinsley touchdown.
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Penn State announced men’s basketball had a a season-high attendance of 11,297 at Saturday’s home game against Nebraska.
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Penn State men’s basketball showing support for women’s basketball. Ace Baldwin was in attendance.
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Showin’ our support for @PennStateWBB tonight at the @JordanCenter 👊🦁 #WeAre
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Penn State was a 10.5-point underdog and just beat No. 17 Illinois by 15 points. Micah Shrewsberry is building something.
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Former Penn State RB Saquon Barkley receives a nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year. Last year former Penn State LB Jason Cabinda was nominated.
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Jordan Raanan
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Saquon Barkley is the Giants nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year. His work in the community over the years has been relentless, especially with Covenant House New Jersey which supports kids who have been impacted by family members being incarcerated.
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Where former Penn State G Jalen Pickett ranks in the NBA Summer League leaderboards after a game: Minutes: 2nd (32.6) Points: Tied 49th (12) Assists: Tied 8th (5) Steals: Tied 5th (3) High in assists and minutes. Nothing new.
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QB1 and QB2
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Myles Dread said what's next is Penn State is going to regroup and then wait for its name to be called to play in the NCAA Tournament: "We are going to get back home, focus up and get ready to play in the NCAA Tournament."
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Another Penn State freshman is staying Happy Valley.
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i’m right where I should be. WE ARE
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