A tradition on campus since the 1980s, one of Penn State's biggest events of the year starts today. University Park will become home to 2,000 athletes, 750 coaches and 2,500 volunteers as the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games kick off from June 6-8.
Party-goers who enjoyed a cheap but delicious soft pretzel at Philly Pretzel Factory on Friday nights will need to find another drunk food location starting next semester.
Texas-based barbecue chain Dickey's Barbecue Pit is set to open at 333 Benner Pike (behind Barnes & Noble) later this summer, as first reported by the Centre Daily Times.
A unique dining experience greeted visitors to the Bryce Jordan Center Wednesday. Everyone got the "rock star" treatment, and a chance to treat themselves to a delicious backstage dining experience. The folks at Bryce Jordan Center Catering put on a show, whipping up some very special menu items.
Females everywhere in State College rejoice; the newest addition to the Trader Joe's Plaza off of North Atherton will be an ULTA cosmetics store.
The Penn State nightlife scene is down a hot spot.
Less than seven months after it opened its doors, Duo Nightclub, located at 129 Pugh St., has been evicted. Onward State reported last week that owner Parag Parikh and his company P&P at PSU, LCC, failed to pay $12,000 in back rent and was served an eviction notice.