SNAP & Active Minds Hold “Let’s Get Slimey”
Family Weekend at Penn State Altoona
By Stefan Trifunovic Family weekend at Penn State Altoona always brings a sense of home to the students and families that attend. This gives the parents of the students a glimpse into what college life is for their kids. With a list of events and activities, the...
Great response to our fall foliage photo contest!
How Penn State Students Could Decide the Outcome of the 2024 Election
By Morgan Franz With less than two weeks until Election Day, national polls show a tight race between former President Donald Trump and sitting Vice President Kamala Harris. Pennsylvania in particular is shaping up to be a key battleground state, and could...
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice Makes Perfect Story by Dakota Szakacs Downtown in the Aaron Building is where a lot of Penn State Altoona's nursing programs classes are and within these classrooms there are also a number of simulation...
Commuter students adapt to challenges resident students don’t face
By Sophie Replogle As many students prepared for their big “move in” day here at Penn State Altoona, there were a handful of eager undergrads who live in various places off campus. Some are as close as a five-minute drive down the street, and others live about 45...
Reaching For Their Dreams
Dreams Go On is a local therapeutic riding facility located in Hollidaysburg that provides therapeutic horseback riding with licensed instructors for individuals who are physically as well as those who are emotionally challenged or who receive therapy services....
Getting to Know Amaar Almarzooqi
Photo by Stefan Trifunovic Name: Amaar Almarzooqi Major: Finance Hometown: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates No. 1 goal in life: Succeed Three words to describe me: Sports, chill, friendly What brings me the most joy: Hanging out with friends The celebrity I would like...
Getting to Know: Bradley Vandryes
Getting to Know Bradley Vendryes By: Aiden Conese Name: Bradley Vendryes Major: Communications Hometown: Elmont No. 1 goal in life: Getting a stable job in this economy. Three words to describe me: Quiet, relaxed, energetic. What brings me the most joy:...
Getting to Know Aliyah Varner
Photo by Dakota Szakacs Getting to Know Aliyah Varner By Dakota Szakacs Name: Aliyah Varner Major: Psychology Hometown: Lewistown No. 1 goal in life: "To be a good mom, and not like my parents." Three words to describe me: Empathetic, loving, and understanding...
Getting to Know EJ Hendrzak
Photo by Katyayani Kumar Name: EJ Hendrzak Major: Communications Hometown: Springfield, Pa. No. 1 goal in life: "Have a job I actually enjoy." Three words to describe me: Motivated, determined, funny What brings me the most joy: Family and friends The celebrity I...
Getting to Know Mofidul Islam
Photo by Alayna Mark Name: Mofidul Islam Major: Finance Hometown: Gollashangon, Bangaladesh No. 1 goal in life: “Financial freedom for myself and my family.” Three words to describe me: “Creative, caring, and chill.” What brings me the most joy: “Ferrero Rocher” The...
Sports
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Men’s golf team tops AMCC; Nusbaum garners fourth player of the week honors
By Stefan Trifunovic It has been quite the season for Penn State Altoona’s golf team as they recently earned the title of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) champions. Leading the charge was Peter Nusbaum, a junior who reflected on the team and his...
Men’s basketball action v. Regent University
Men’s basketball home opener against Juniata College
Students discuss different gym preferences
By Stefan Trifunovic Campus gym or local gym? Some may find themselves in this predicament when coming to Penn State Altoona. While Penn State Altoona offers the Adler gym, there are a few local gyms that are definitely worth trying out. One sophomore, and one junior,...
Men’s soccer action v. Pitt Greensburg
Women’s Volleyball v. Saint Vincent College
Photo by Lael Choi Penn State Altoona's Jadeyn Price (4) and Makenna Port (15) go up to block against Saint Vincent's Meegan Williams (18) during their match. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Photo by Lael Choi Penn State Altoona's Ella Hadley (7) and Abigail Brinker (8) celebrate...
Penn State Altoona tennis v. Lycoming
Photo by Sawyer Pedersen Penn State Altoona tennis team competes against Lycoming in home match Thursday, Sept. 19 Altoona lost the match 4-3 Photo by Sawyer Pedersen Penn State Altoona tennis team competes against Lycoming in home match Thursday, Sept. 19 Altoona...
Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball v Chatham
Photo by Lael Choi. Penn State Altoona's Maggie Brewer, left, and Taylor Myers go up for a block in a home match with Chatham Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Adler Athletic Complex. Photo by Lael Choi. Penn State Altoona's Jadeyn Price, left, and Taylor Myers go up for a...
Penn State Altoona Launches Women’s Golf Program, Appoints Tom Koehle as Head Coach
By Bailey McDonnell Tom Koehle Is happy to take over the position of head coach for the new women's Golf program. He is well qualified, with 18 years of coaching experience for the men's team. Koehle has been voted the AMCC Coach of the year three times. He took the...