‘She was on a mission.’ State College teen among the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation
When Abby Serefine joined Girl Scouts USA, she knew it wasn’t the right fit.
Here are some of my articles. Thanks for reading!
Writing for various news outlets taught me how to find a good story wherever I go. During my time on staff, I wrote over 270 articles for the student newspaper, including breaking news and long-form features. A politics junkie, I primarily reported on government. However, I also eagerly dove into the crime and courts beat (I once ran — yes, ran, to the scene of a car accident when no reporters were available to provide coverage).
Aside from these stories, I have also copyedited a book for a published author. Currently, I am documenting my journey as a student pilot on my Blog page, but am always open to remote freelance copyediting gigs.
Family of Port Matilda junior firefighter aims to raise mental health awareness after teen’s suicide
Donald O’Connell said his son David always knew he wanted to be a firefighter.
“His fire alarm pager was always on, always at his side,” O’Connell said.
“His fire alarm pager was always on, always at his side,” O’Connell said.
How the fight for third party candidates has reached Penn State
With the 2020 presidential election nearing, voters may have only heard of Republican incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
However, there is another person in the race: Libertarian Party candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen.
However, there is another person in the race: Libertarian Party candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen.
Former graduate student sues Penn State over alleged Americans with Disabilities Act noncompliance
A former Penn State graduate student is suing the university for alleged noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, breach of a contract, and violation of the university's student handbook rules, according to a civil lawsuit filed last week.
Penn State student’s Instagram account highlights racist experiences against Black students at university
Amid global protests against racism, one Penn State student has created a social media account to record Black students’ experiences with racism and racial bias within the university and State College community.
Off-campus Penn State students and their parents fight for rent relief amid coronavirus pandemic
Many students were left with unneeded housing contracts after Penn State switched to remote instruction for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Holi celebration colorfully 'brings people together' at HUB Lawn
A powder rainbow illuminated the air, creating a vibrantly colored cloud right above the HUB Lawn.
The sting left by a fallen bee colony is felt by researchers, volunteers
For university scientists and student volunteers, the reality of bee deaths during winter is harsh.
A Penn State junior is running to become the next Centre County commissioner
Tanner Day describes himself as a man of simplicity.
Murder in the stacks: 50 years later, still no answers
Upon arriving back to State College the day after Thanksgiving in 1969, a graduate student was murdered — and her killer’s identity remains unknown half a century after her death.
'I will never, ever forget being here': Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke met with large crowd in HUB
As the crowd listened intently, Beto O’Rourke poured out words full of passion to hundreds of Penn State students, faculty, staff, State College residents and travelers from afar.
'You are that next generation': Campus Clash tour met with strong support, protests
As protesters were escorted out of 100 Thomas, a room full of students erupted with "U-S-A" chants in the campus's largest lecture hall.
Frustrations continue as State College community questions leaders on death of Osaze Osagie
In solidarity with Osaze Osagie, the man fatally shot by a State College Police officer in March, members of the community came together once again on Sept. 18 to speak out on what they believe to be an example of police brutality.
'He's the real deal': Penn State Law alumnus Tom Brier running for U.S. Congress
Tom Brier is a busy man — and he’s only getting started.
