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Corbin shop hosts mini Ren Faire
CORBIN — The Renaissance arrived at Corbin’s NIBROC Park over the weekend, thanks to Castle Black Games. The store had its grand opening in May — selling trading cards, collectables and Japanese snacks — and began planning for the “A Day into the Renaissance” festival in August. kAm~H?6CD qC2?5@? 2?5 #2496= r@I DA62C962565 E96 6G6?E[ >2C<:?8 E96 7:CDE C6?2:DD2?46 76DE:G2= :? r@C3:? 2?5 E96 H:56C $@FE962DE6C?
Whitley County school board holds October meeting
WILLIAMSBURG — The Whitley County Board of Education met in regular session Thursday — accepting a proposal to enter a dual credit partnership with Murray State University. The program gives high school students opportunities to take classes that will reward them with college credit from Murray State. This new partnership adds the university to the many dual credit partnerships the county has already approved for its high school students.
East Bernstadt school board holds October meeting
EAST BERNSTADT — The East Bernstadt Independent Board of Education voted Monday in a special-called meeting to join the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. The program will provide the school district with additional scholarship funds for students. Along with scholarship opportunities, the funds will cover many educational costs within the district such as student tuition, tutoring, books, and after school activities among other things. The program begins in January.
Wordy Professors, Woodland Elves, and the Wisdom of Tolkien
Modern (digital) life feels like drinking from a firehose. There’s so much content to triage. It was bad before the onslaught of generative AI. Now, the digital dam has burst. Our tendency to “give our two cents” about every issue—already increased by social media—has been further amplified by the AI-driven capacity for supercharged content creation. Case in point: If I wanted to, I could’ve “written” this article in five minutes.
Williamsburg City Council approves funding for new water tower
WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg City Council has approved a resolution to accept state funding to begin construction of a new water tower for the town. The tower is expected to be built on 11th Street near the practice sports field and will supply water for both sides of the town. The resolution allows Mayor Roddy Harrison to accept the state assistance grant. Council Members Richard Foley and Loren Connell put the resolution to motion to be accepted by the county.
An Alien, an Octopus, and the Inescapable Grace of God
In watching two recent movies—Project Hail Mary and Remarkably Bright Creatures—I’ve noticed something that might help us understand the much-talked-about “vibe shift” that’s happening in America. If you’re unfamiliar with this trend, it refers to an emerging sense that our long cultural season of irony, nihilism, and performative cynicism may be giving way to something more hopeful.
Beginner’s guide to must-know Penn State songs
So you’re a new student at Penn State on this beautiful campus. Whether you’re on Frat Row (you’ll learn), the bars (you’ll be old enough soon) or your first White Out game, there are some songs that you’ll hear all over the place, and trust me when I say that you don’t want to be the lone one out who doesn’t know the words — we’ve all been there. Please, please, please, learn the words. They’re not hard to memorize.
Penn State men’s volleyball knocked out of NCAA Tournament in five-set loss to UC Irvine
Mark Pavlik’s final season leading Penn State has been a good one, as he brought his squad to the NCAA Tournament following a fourth consecutive EIVA Championship – the program’s 38th conference title – after finishing the season 22-7 and going undefeated in the conference through 12 matches. However, there was still another milestone Pavlik and the blue and white were chasing: their first National Championship since 2008.
Penn State men’s volleyball to face UC Irvine in opening round of NCAA Tournament
After winning its 38th EIVA Championship in program history, Penn State earned an automatic bid to the newly expanded NCAA Tournament. On Selection Sunday, the Nittany Lions heard their name called early as it was announced they would face UC Irvine in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, which is played on campus sites.
Penn State men’s volleyball takes down Charleston to advance to EIVA Championship
Penn State has been patiently waiting to see who it would face in the EIVA Semifinals after earning the top seed in the tournament and the first-round bye. The Nittany Lions’ mystery opponent was revealed to be Charleston after the Golden Eagles defeated Sacred Heart. Mark Pavlik and the blue and white won both matches against Charleston 3-0 back in the first weekend of April. In the end, Penn State came out on top, winning 3-2 in dramatic five-set fashion to advance to the EIVA Championship match.
Penn State men’s volleyball clinches EIVA regular-season title, to host conference tournament
After taking down George Mason on Friday night, No. 15 Penn State has clinched the EIVA regular-season title and the rights to host the conference tournament, where a champion will be crowned. The Nittany Lions have won the EIVA Tournament 37 times in program history and have won the tournament for three years straight, now looking to add another on their home court. The last time the blue and white topped the EIVA standings season was in the 2024 season.
Penn State men’s volleyball stays put in latest AVCA Poll
Penn State men’s volleyball is standing firm at No. 15 in the latest AVCA Poll. Following a weekend that featured a ton of matches between ranked teams, @UCLAMVB stays No. 1 in the new AVCA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Poll.
Penn State men’s volleyball continues road trip against Sacred Heart for penultimate series showdown
Penn State has been on a tear lately, winning five straight matches after suffering three straight losses on the West Coast. Now, the blue and white have one more road test against a struggling EIVA team for its penultimate series of the season. The Nittany Lions take on 10-11 Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut, this weekend, with the first serve at 7 p.m. Friday, while returning to the court for a 3 p.m. start Saturday. Penn State’s five consecutive wins have come in convincing fashion.
Penn State men’s volleyball defeats Charleston 3-0 to complete weekend series sweep
After picking up a 3-0 victory over Charleston on Friday, Penn State returned to the court to attempt the sweep and leave West Virginia with a series victory. The Nittany Lions were rewarded with another 3-0 victory for their efforts against the Golden Eagles as they extended their winning streak to five-straight. Penn State kill leader Sean Harvey opened up the scoring for the blue and white, recording the first kill of the afternoon to put the Nittany Lions on the board early on.
Penn State men’s volleyball set for weekend home series against NJIT
Penn State returns to Rec Hall for the first time in a month when it hosts No. 19 NJIT for a two-match home series this weekend. Friday’s match is set to get underway at 6 p.m., while Saturday afternoon’s showdown is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Nittany Lions are coming off a 3-1 victory against Ohio State on Wednesday, but suffered three straight losses on their West Coast road trip before that. Penn State only won a single set in its time in California, coming against Pepperdine on March 11.
Penn State men’s volleyball defeats rival No. 15 Ohio State in four sets
Penn State and Ohio State are familiar foes in just about every sport – and the two squads don’t like each other very much. The Nittany Lions and the Buckeyes met at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh for a neutral-site showdown for Penn State’s first match in 11 days. In the end, the blue and white came out on top, winning 3-1. The Buckeyes’ Shane Wetzel opened up the scoring in the first set, quickly tallying two service aces to give his squad the early lead.
No. 15 Penn State men’s volleyball continues California road trip against No. 6 Pepperdine
Penn State men’s volleyball recently ventured north of 2,500 miles out west to visit No. 2 Long Beach State, just to get swept. The Nittany Lions stick around in California for two more matches – the first of which is a 9 p.m. showdown against No. 6 Pepperdine in Malibu. The two opposite-coast teams have both been on a tear lately, except for a single falter from each unit. Penn State has won four of its last five matches, with the lone loss coming to the Beach just a few days ago.
No. 18 seed Penn State men’s basketball opens up Big Ten Tournament against No. 15 seed Northwestern
This past year, the Big Ten changed the format of its tournament to include all 18 teams, meaning that 12-19 Penn State theoretically has a chance to go dancing in the NCAA Tournament. The Nittany Lions square off against Northwestern inside the United Center in Chicago – the home of the Bulls – on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m., but is subject to change based on the timing of the prior matchup between Maryland and Oregon.
Penn State men’s volleyball swept by No. 2 Long Beach State
Penn State hit the road and headed for sunny California for a three-match stretch against some of the best programs in the country – the first of which was the defending National Champions, No. 2 Long Beach State. With boots on the ground in The Golden State, the Nittany Lions gave it their all against the Beach but couldn’t get it done, getting hit with a 3-0 sweep in their first match out west.
Penn State men’s basketball set to visit Rutgers to close out regular season
Since Penn State’s season began on Nov. 3, it’s been a slippery slope of ups and downs as the Nittany Lions stumbled to the bottom of the Big Ten. With the conference tournament looming, the blue and white have just one more test against a team that resides just a few spots above it in the Big Ten standings. Penn State heads to Piscataway, New Jersey, to take on Rutgers in its final game of the regular season. Tipoff is scheduled for noon Sunday.
Senior Night Blues | Penn State men’s basketball falls to Ohio State on Senior Night
Penn State has had a long season of ups and downs, but it got one more chance to close out its home game schedule on a high note against an opponent that’s become all too familiar: Ohio State. However, the Buckeyes came to State College and rained on the Nittany Lions’ parade, defeating the blue and white 94-62 to ruin Josh Reed’s senior night in Penn State’s final home game of the season.
Shamrock Success | Penn State men’s basketball defeats Iowa in State Patty’s matinee game
With the sun shining down on the Bryce Jordan Center on a warm February Saturday, Penn State welcomed Iowa in the two squads’ first meeting this season. Mike Rhoades’ career record against the Hawkeyes improved to 2-2 in the Nittany Lions’ penultimate home game this season, as the blue and white picked up a 71-69 last-second victory.
Penn State men’s basketball gearing up for State Patty’s matinee game against Iowa
Penn State is coming off a 23-point loss to Nebraska suffered on Saturday. Now, the Nittany Lions are set to face a team that recently handed the Cornhuskers a surprising five-point loss: Iowa. The Nittany Lions host the Hawkeyes on Saturday in the two squads’ only meeting this season and first in the Bryce Jordan Center in two years. Tipoff is scheduled for noon. Iowa sits at 20-8 on the season after defeating Ohio State on Wednesday night.
No. 16 Penn State men’s volleyball hosts Merrimack for single-match home stand
Now sitting at 10-4 on the season, Penn State is ranked 16th in the country and is in the middle of winning six consecutive matches. The Nittany Lions have an eight-day break coming up before they visit No. 2 Long Beach State, but must first get through Merrimack when it visits on Friday. Action is set to get underway at 7 p.m. The Warriors sit at 4-8 on the season with notable losses to Princeton, Lincoln Memorial and BYU. Merrimack is coming off a 3-2 victory over LIU that split the series.
Penn State men’s volleyball wraps up weekend series with victory over Harvard
After picking up a victory in a 3-0 sweep that saw Owen Rose set a program record 14 blocks, Penn State welcomed Harvard back to Rec Hall for a Saturday afternoon match to wrap up the weekend series. Not much changed overnight, though, as the No. 16 ranked Nittany Lions once again emerged victorious, picking up a 3-1 win over Harvard for their sixth-straight victory to advance to 10-4 on the season.
Penn State men’s basketball set for road test against No. 9 Nebraska
This season, Penn State has played teams that are currently ranked No. 24, No. 15, No. 10, No. 7, and No. 1, Twice. Now, the Nittany Lions are set to face off against the ninth-ranked team in the nation, Nebraska, which reached as high as No. 5 in the rankings in early January. The blue and white hit the road and head for Lincoln, where it will take on the Cornhuskers inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.
'We just put ourselves in a tough position’ | Turnovers, mental errors a key factor in Penn State basketball’s loss to Rutgers
For the first time this season, Penn State entered a Big Ten game as the favorite. The Nittany Lions went into Wednesday’s matchup against Rutgers as 4.5-point favorites, since the Scarlet Knights entered with a 10-15 record and sat right around the bottom of the conference alongside the blue and white. However, the tale of the night was the number of turnovers and points scored because of them.
Wombs, Tombs, and the “Wonderful Things” of God
My wife and I recently returned from a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. George Vanderbilt, grandson of the famed shipping and railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, envisioned and constructed his family’s palatial Southern Appalachian home in the late nineteenthcentury. Inspired by the Châteauesque architectural style of France and England, the 250-room Biltmore House remains today the largest private residence in the United States.
Penn State men’s volleyball defeats Princeton, completes weekend sweep
After sweeping Saint Francis last weekend in a one-and-one home and away series that saw Mark Pavlik picking up his 700th career victory, Penn State took to the road to head for Princeton, New Jersey, to take on the Tigers. The Nittany Lions squeaked out a 3-2 victory last night after winning the first two sets but losing the third and fourth, narrowly avoiding the reverse sweep.
Penn State men’s basketball falls to USC in annual THON Game
In its annual THON game, Penn State hosted USC for the first time in program history. The Nittany Lions’ 2-1 all-time record against the Trojans took a hit on Super Bowl Sunday, as the blue and white suffered a 77-75 loss. Ivan Jurić won the opening tipoff for the blue and white but failed on his efforts in the post, leading to an easy Jacob Cofie bucket to put USC on the board first.
Penn State men’s basketball set for road test against No. 2 Michigan
After finally picking up a win in the Big Ten, Penn State’s next challenge is a hefty one: the second-ranked team in the nation. For the second time this season, the Nittany Lions square off against Dusty May and Michigan on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. When the Wolverines visited Happy Valley back on Jan. 6, the blue and white nearly upset May’s squad.
Penn State men’s basketball snaps eight-game losing streak with victory over Minnesota
The losers of its last eight consecutive games, Penn State entered its matchup against Minnesota with one goal: pick up its first conference win. A Big Ten win has been evasive for the Nittany Lions this season, but the blue and white finally put it together against the Golden Gophers, picking up a 77-75 buzzer-beating win.
Penn State men’s volleyball swept by No. 3 Hawai'i in series opener
To kick off another weekend series, Penn State returned to Rec Hall after getting swept by McKendree to host No. 3 Hawai'i in its White Out game. The Rainbow Warriors weren’t affected by the snowstorm in State College, though, traveling just under 5000 miles to take down the Nittany Lions and pick up a 3-0 sweep in the first game of the series. No. 3 Hawai'i got on the board first and got hot off the rip, quickly jumping up to a 4-1 lead in the early running.
Penn State men’s basketball drops eighth-straight game in defeat to Northwestern
With a 1-4 record on the road, Penn State visited Northwestern in hopes of earning its first conference win and first win in January. That record didn’t get any better Thursday night, though, as the Nittany Lions now find themselves in an eight-game losing streak after falling to the Wildcats 94-73 to remain winless in the Big Ten.
Penn State men’s volleyball falls in series sweep to No. 15 McKendree
After suffering a 3-0 sweep to McKendree last night, Penn State got another look at the Bearcats today, hoping to avoid a second-straight loss. It was much of the same on Saturday, though, as the Nittany Lions fell to McKendree 3-1 for a series sweep. Penn State was first on the board after a Miller Trubey service ace opened the scoring. The Nittany Lions went on a 4-0 scoring run until a Miller error got the Bearcats back into it.
Rec Hall Rout | Penn State men’s basketball dominated by Wisconsin in annual Rec Hall game
Rec Hall and The Palestra have something in common. It’s not just the fact that they were both designed by the same architect. Designed by Charles Z. Klauder, Rec Hall was completed in 1928. Just a year prior, Klauder’s other design, The Palestra, opened in Philadelphia. That’s not where the similarities between the two arenas end, though, as Penn State has now lost in both historic venues this season.
Penn State men’s basketball drops to 9-9, 0-7 in Big Ten following blowout loss to Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — After losing four-in-a-row, Penn State ventured south to Maryland to take on the Terrapins on Sunday. When it rains, though, it pours. The Nittany Lions remain winless in conference play after suffering an embarrassing 96-73 loss to Maryland. To kick things off at the XFINITY Center, Ivan Jurić won the opening tipoff, which led to a Kayden Mingo three-pointer. Despite sporting a mask around his eyes and nose, Mingo’s vision didn’t look restricted at all in the early running.
Penn State men’s volleyball defeats No. 9 Lewis to move to 4-0
After starting the season 3-0, Penn State got a look at its first ranked team of the season, hosting No. 9 Lewis in Rec Hall. On Saturday night, the Nittany Lions picked up their first ranked win of the season, beating the Flyers 3-1 to hand them their first loss on the season. The first two points of the opening set the two split at 1-1 after a Penn State opening serve error that Lewis matched when it committed a mistake of the same nature.
Penn State men’s basketball looks to snap four-game losing streak in road test against Maryland
Now in the midst of a four-game losing streak, Penn State fell to 9-8 on the year and 0-6 in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions are one game ahead of Northwestern and two games ahead of Maryland, both of which are also winless in conference play. All three sit tied for last in the conference. Oregon’s 1-5 Big Ten record is the only thing keeping it above the blue and white in the standings, as the Ducks sit at 8-9 overall.
Penn State men’s basketball drops fourth-straight game in loss to UCLA, still winless in Big Ten
UCLA’s first-ever trip to State College was an eventful one. In the midst of a three-game losing streak – all ranked opponents – Penn State has been desperate for a win. The Nittany Lions fought hard in their recent stretch of games and kept it interesting, but just weren’t able to close it out, including a near-upset over then-ranked No. 2 Michigan. Once again, the blue and white just didn’t have enough to keep up, and remain winless in conference play after falling to UCLA 71-60.
Penn State men’s volleyball opens 2-0 after Saturday matinee sweep over Manhattan
Penn State won its opening match against Mount Olive last night, kicking off a new season with a 3-1 victory. This afternoon, the Nittany Lions moved upstairs to the South Gym to take on Manhattan as the wrestling team occupied the main gym in Rec Hall. In the second match of Mark Pavlik’s final season at the helm, it was No. 13 Penn State that left the smaller court with the win, earning a 3-0 victory.
Penn State men's basketball looks to win first Big Ten game on road against No. 5 Purdue
Teams from the Midwest have really been a thorn in Penn State’s side in the early part of this season, and it now faces another – only, this one sits in the AP Poll’s top five. In their first Big Ten game, the Nittany Lions were devastated by Indiana, with the Hoosiers handing the blue and white a 41-point loss. A gut-wrenching loss was then suffered just four days later when it looked like Penn State was going to upset No. 9 Michigan State.
Penn State men’s basketball takes it to the last second in loss to No. 2/1 Michigan on the 30th anniversary of Bryce Jordan Center
Penn State entered Tuesday’s matchup against Michigan with a chance to earn its first-ever program win over a team that is ranked No.1 in either the AP or Coaches poll. However, the Nittany Lions hailed the victors as the blue and maize’s second-ranked scoring offense in the nation was just too much to handle for the young underdogs.
Penn State men’s volleyball announces 2026 promotional schedule
It’s almost volleyball time again in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions kick off their 2026 season on Friday in the home opener when they host Mount Olive. After the season opener, the blue and white have some promotional nights scheduled for future matches. 2026 Season 🔜 #WeAre pic.twitter.com/pNhp1XkI1t — Penn State Men's Volleyball (@PennStateMVBALL) January 6, 2026 On Jan. 17, Penn State is hosting a Carnival Night when it welcomes No. 12 Lewis.
Position Preview | Scouting Penn State men’s volleyball’s middle blockers for 2026
Penn State men’s volleyball ended the 2025 season with a 15-16 record and a loss to No. 2 Hawaii in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. The 2026 season marks the last with longtime coach Mark Pavlik at the helm. Pavlik enters his 32nd season as the coach of the Nittany Lions, but announced in early December that it’ll be his last. With the most wins among active head coaches and a National Championship under his belt, Pavlik has a great chance to go out with a bang.
Penn State men’s basketball continues to disappoint in key matchups amidst a 0-3 start to Big Ten play
Penn State fans might feel a bit of déjà vu after Saturday’s loss at the Palestra in yet another game that the Nittany Lions hung around in just long enough to make it seem interesting, only to come up short in the end. The blue and white have played a light non-conference schedule and won 9 of those 11. Its biggest win was a 44 point victory over New Haven, a team that just transitioned to Division I this past offseason, making it the newest member at that level.
Penn State men’s basketball faces No. 20 Illinois in its first game of 2026 at The Palestra
There are two cathedrals in Philadelphia. One is a place of worship, and one is a place of hoops. The Palestra hosted more basketball games than any other college facility, and it’s about to hold another for a clash between Penn State and Illinois in the City of Brotherly Love. Penn State endured a rough start to the 2025 calendar year, winning its Jan. 2 matchup against Northwestern but then losing seven of its next eight games, finishing the month at 2-7.
Penn State men’s basketball routs North Carolina Central in final game of 2025
After dropping its last three, two of which were never competitive, Penn State got a chance to rebound and bounce back in its final game of 2025 against its final non-conference opponent, North Carolina Central. Just a couple of days before 2026, the Nittany Lions earned a win in front of the home crowd, beating the Eagles 90-67 to move to 9-4 on the year and 20-1 in non-conference home games under Mike Rhoades.
Preview | Penn State men’s basketball looks to snap three-game losing streak against North Carolina Central
Penn State men's basketball’s name might’ve been on the naughty list this Christmas, with its last win earned back on Dec. 2 when the blue and white edged out Campbell with an 87-76 victory. Since that night, the Nittany Lions suffered three-straight losses at the hands of Indiana, Michigan State and Pittsburgh. The Hoosiers and Panthers blew out the blue and white, yet Penn State kept it close against the Spartans and nearly pulled off an upset.
Keystone State Skirmish | Penn State men’s basketball takes on Pittsburgh in Hershey
Chocolate is sweet, but so is a classic in-state rivalry that dates back to 1906. Just four days before Christmas, Penn State will go toe-to-toe with Pittsburgh at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The two schools are less than two-and-a-half hours apart but rarely face off, as the last meeting between them was back in 2017 when the Nittany Lions won the battle of the big cats, beating the Panthers 85-54 in Brooklyn as a part of the Legends Classic.
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