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UTEP track: Miners in 22 events at regionals
El Paso Times, TexasLike just about every Division I track and field coach, particularly those in the western half of the nation, UTEP's Mika Laaksonen doesn't have much good to say about the four-year-old concept of a regional meet. But the NCAA West Regional pre limin...Tags: College Sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Sports, University of Texas at Austin, Horse and Harness Racing
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Local researchers debate creationism, evolution
Daily American Staff WriterIt isn't the typical water cooler chat: discussion of evolution, Christian creationism and other existential quandaries. Local chaplain Dane Cramer and Somerset Area High School chemistry teacher Scott Dunlap sat down this week to hash out the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Chemistry, Science, Science and Technology
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder tells SCSU grads about spirit of giving
New Haven Register, Conn.Graduates of Southern Connecticut State University received a diploma in one hand and a cup of Ben & Jerry's in the other at Friday's commencement ceremony. The cookie dough ice cream was a surprise from keynote speaker, Jerry Greenfield. Greenfield co-...Tags: Nursing, Graduation, Colleges and Universities, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Southern Connecticut State University
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Penn State to close Otto's Cafe in Kern Building, bring in national chain
Centre Daily TimesA national restaurant chain is expected to move into Penn State's Kern Building in place of Otto's Cafe. The university closed the cafeteria-style eatery earlier this month, and Penn State officials have been in talks with the not-yet-announced national...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Colleges and Universities, Education, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
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Energy efficient vehicles tested in real-world situations
Centre Daily TimesAbout a dozen electric, hybrid and bio-diesel automobiles underwent tech inspections Friday at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology for the fifth annual 21st Century Automotive Competition. The overall theme of the competition is...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Automotive Equipment
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Penns Valley Area School Board race: Voters have choices in district
Centre Daily TimesTen candidates have cross-filed and are running for the Penns Valley Area school board, with five positions available on the November ballot. Mark Benfer A lifelong Penns Valley resident, political newcomer Mark Benfer is seeking an at-large seat on...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Elections, Psychotherapy, Centre County, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Bike to Work day a way of life for many
Centre Daily TimesYou may have seen more people than usual pedaling their bikes on Centre County roads during Friday's morning commute. It's not just the nice weather that brought bikers out. Friday was designated Ride Your Bike to Work Day in State College, part of...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Career and Workplace, Colleges and Universities, Education, Employees
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West Chester seeking tax on alcohol
The Philadelphia InquirerIn West Chester and college towns across the state, there's never a short supply of alcohol -- or patrons bellying up to the bar. But that's not the case when it comes to funds for local law enforcement and public works -- and West Chester's borough...Tags: Laws, Law Enforcement, Colleges and Universities, Education, Politics
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Does race play a role in Porter Township school switch?
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, Pa.Nobody came out and said it in testimony. But race, in addition to taxes, may be the reason Porter Township is trying to pull out of the East Stroudsburg Area School District and move to Wallenpaupauck Area School District. A special committee of the...Tags: Demographics, Students, Real Estate Buyers, Teaching and Learning
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FFA holds county-wide banquet
The Daily Review, Towanda, Pa.Over 60 members, guests and advisors for Bradford County's four Future Farmers of America chapters celebrated outstanding achievements Friday during the annual county banquet at Athens Area High School. The banquet honored members of Athens, Troy,...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Schools, Education, Canton (Hartford, Connecticut), Talisman Energy Incorporated
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Notre Dame lacrosse: Kavanagh's impact felt from Day 1
SOUTH BEND -- Instant credibility is part of the package Matt Kavanagh brought with him to Notre Dame. This guy's pretty good for someone just cutting his teeth in college lacrosse. It didn't take long for the 5-foot-8, 170-pound freshman to make an...
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The complete Bill O'Brien conference call
Nittany LinesAs his nearly 30-minute session Wednesday with reporters dragged on, Bill O'Brien went from angry to impatient. "How many more questions?" he asked the conference call's moderator. "Six," was the response. "Six?' O'Brien asked. "How about three." That was...
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