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Lexi Shimkonis

Lexi is an editor-turned-staff writer who can often be found at either Irving's or the Phyrst (with the chances she'll have her backpack being the same). Lexi is a senior hailing from Spring City, PA (kind of) and studying Civil Engineering. Please email questions and/or pleas for an Instagram caption to lexi@onwardstate.com, or for a more intimate bond, follow her on Twitter @lexshimko.

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Yallah Opens New Location With Expanded Menu

Yallah Burrito Company is open now at the former location of Underground Burgers & Crepes, which moved down the street to the former location of The Melt Shack.

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Penn State Board Of Trustees Unanimously Votes To Extend James Franklin’s Contract

At a reported $5.8 million a year, James Franklin will have the fourth-highest salary of college football coaches in the country.

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Bryce Jordan Center To Host Bellator MMA, Featuring Phil Davis And Ed Ruth

Two former Nittany Lion wrestlers will be on the bill for the Mixed Martial Arts live event that will feature a world title match between Ryan Bader and Linton Vassell.

New Japanese Restaurant To Open On Allen Street

Kondu, a Harrisburg-based restaurant offering sushi burritos and bubble tea, is planning to open a storefront on Allen Street.

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Kranich’s Jewelers To Close College Ave. Storefront

The jewelry store, which has adorned the College Ave. sidewalk since 1976, will close its doors in the near future.

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Former Trustee Ken Frazier Resigns From Presidential Manufacturing Council, Citing Trump’s Muted Response To Charlottesville Violence

Former Penn State Trustee and Merck CEO Ken Frazier resigned from Donald Trump's Presidential Manufacturing Council this morning, indirectly citing the president's lack of a strong denunciation of the hate and violence that broke out in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend.

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[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

Penn State Relay For Life Raises $41,519.93 Virtually

The event was done virtually this year due to the coronavirus, however many teams still participated in the event remotely.

Where To Eat In State College Late At Night: Your Penn State Drunk Food Guide

From tacos to pizza to egg rolls, State College has it all when it comes to late-night drunk food.

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