
Despite a full-court press by the Office of Student Affairs and VP Damon Sims, it's looking more and more like downtown tavern owners will not reach a joint agreement to close down all bars. UPUA Vice President Brenden Dooley said that, after meeting with several downtown tavern owners, it appears that at least some bars will remain open on State Patty's Day March 1.

State College police expect to file charges against multiple Penn State students in connection with the two-story fall of a 19-year-old student.
The victim fell roughly 16-feet from a balcony at The Palmerton early Sunday morning. Police said Monday authorities expect to charge multiple students with furnishing alcohol to minors, including the victim.

It was inevitable; the James Franklin t-shirts are here, and only 72-hours after he was officially named coach. We're happy to see at least one of our tongue-in-cheek suggestions made the cut.

Fresh Harvest Kafé has officially closed. Located at 421 East Beaver Ave., nestled between Center Court and University Towers, it was in prime location in the heart of downtown State College restaurants.

We hate to be "those guys" that want to talk about the weather -- we trust you already know it's too cold for human life outside -- but weather records are cool, and several were set last night in State College and University Park.

Well, that was quick. I stopped by the Family Clothesline on College Ave. earlier this afternoon, and all of the "O'Brien's Lions" and "BILLieve" merchandise was already on the clearance rack.