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Controversial Sports Expert Defends His Career

Sept. 3, 2020 Photo by Emma George        Local sports reporter, Cory Giger, recently visited COMM 001 at Penn State Altoona on Tuesday, September 3 in the Hawthorn building. By Sam Homan If you’re a local sports fan in central Pennsylvania, odds are you’ve heard the name Cory Giger. Forty-six-year-old Giger is notorious … Continue reading Controversial Sports Expert Defends His Career

Lady Lions Volleyball Improves Record After Big Wins

By Guest Writer Joel Nelson Lady Lions volleyball defeated non-conference opponent Hollins University on Friday night (9/29), winning all three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-21) to improve their overall record to 6-8. Sophomore Lauren Diller led all players with 13 kills, as her junior teammate Kelsey Bristol had a team-high 22 digs. Sophomore Josie Stovall and … Continue reading Lady Lions Volleyball Improves Record After Big Wins

Football and Concussions

Submission By Alexis Schumacher The chances of coming across an injury while participating in sports is very high. Doctors see a wide range of trauma, from ankle sprains to broken bones. Recent studies show that even small injuries can turn out to be consequential and detrimental. While sprains and broken bones are temporary, the head … Continue reading Football and Concussions