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Representative Bryan Barbin
Meet Representative Bryan Barbin
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The State Assembly is back in session and there are some new faces in Harrisburg. WPSU is introducing you to the new members of the Pennsylvania legislature who represent Central Pennsylvania. This week, WPSU’s Emily Reddy talks with Representative Bryan Barbin.
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Carrie Myers (Left) with her mom, Pam, and her sisters, Elizabeth and Holly at the 2008 THON
Penn State Student Tells Her THON Story
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Hundreds of Penn State students have now been on their feet in the Bryce Jordan Center for fourteen and a half hours. They’ve got thirty-one and a half more hours of dance marathon to go. This year’s THON — the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon — raises awareness... and money... to fight pediatric cancer. One student organizer is attending her 18th THON in a row. WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with her.
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Programmer Brad Flubacher and his phone
Going Mobile
Thursday, February 19, 2009
There's a new way to listen to public radio—on your smartphone. Thank a local listener for one of the APIs that lets you go mobile.
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Donna Kline is serenaded at work by “Wild Pitch” members Paul Wagner, Brian Humm, Joe Bitner, and Bill Drosnes.
Singing Valentines
Saturday, February 14, 2009
It’s Valentine’s Day, when couples around the world express their love with thoughtful presents. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports on a Central Pennsylvania group that’s spreading the love today.
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Office of Diversity Management
Friday, February 13, 2009
This past summer, Governor Ed Rendell established a state "office of diversity management," making Pennsylvania the first state in the nation with such an office. WPSU's Cynthia Berger talks with Trent Hargrove, the state's first chief diversity officer, about the mission of the new office.
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- More about the new office
- More about Trent Hargrove
- Hear the extended interview on WPSU's "Take Note"
Open City Hall
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Digital media seem to be changing the very machinery of democracy; the Huffington Post has famously said, "Barack Obama owes his election to the internet." State College Borough is experimenting with new technology for citizen participation in government decisions. WPSU's Cynthia Berger has the story.
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- Check out the "Peak Democracy" on-line forum for State College, PA
- Find out how the program is working in Palo Alto
- Find out how the program is working in Atlanta
PASA's Green Conference
Friday, February 10, 2009
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture met for its annual conference this weekend. PASA has made an effort to make its conference as environmentally sound as the agriculture it promotes. WPSU's Emily Reddy reports.
Aging in Place
Friday, February 6, 2009
Research shows, senior citizens fear moving out of their houses ... and the resulting loss of independence ... more than death. In Centre County, a special interest group is looking at ways the elderly can "age in place." WPSU's Patty Satalia talks with two leaders of that group.
Meet New Pennsylvania House Member Matt Gabler
Friday, February 6, 2009
The State Assembly is back in session and there are some new faces in Harrisburg. WPSU is introducing you to new members of the Pennsylvania legislature who represent Central Pennsylvania. Last week, you heard from Rick Mirabito. This week, WPSU’s Emily Reddy talks with Representative Matt Gabler.
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Impact of War: Home for Christmas
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sergeant Matt Nedrow is the senior officer and the "married guy" among the three soldier-journalists who are reporting about their experiences in the PA National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade. The unit had a few days home over Christmas; Nedrow lives in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, with his wife Amy, his mother Cathy, and his two young children. He took some time to reflect on how it felt to be away all fall.
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SFC McPherson with SGT Matt Nedrow
Impact of War: Making a Home
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
As part of our ongoing series of "audio diaries" from members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Styker Brigade, you hear from Specialist Ilan McPherson about how soliders can make a home wherever they find themselves. McPherson recorded his comments this fall, while his unit was training at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
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- Get the latest news about the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade
- More news from the 56th Stryker Brigade
Don Yoder
Groundhog Day
Monday, February 2, 2009
Today is Groundhog Day, and WPSU talks with the guy who literally "wrote the book" on the quirky holiday. Don Yoder is an expert on the folklife and folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and the author of Groundhog Day, by Pennsylvania publisher Stackpole Books.
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- Visit the official website of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
- Read a review of Yoder's Groundhog Day
Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow
Impact of War: Shooting and Stars
Monday, February 2, 2009
The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade is now in Kuwait, about to move to a base in Iraq. The soldiers had spent the fall training at 3 Army bases here in the States—Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Fort Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Dix, New Jersey. Three local soldiers are keeping "audio diaries," to share their experiences with you. Today, hear from Specialist Ilan McPherson and Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow of the 2nd 112th Infantry—based in Bellefont—about training at Camp Shelby.
Rep. Rick Mirabito
Meet New Pennsylvania House Member Richard Mirabito
Friday, January 30, 2009
The State Assembly is back in session and there are some new faces in Harrisburg. Over the next few weeks, WPSU will introduce you to new members of the Pennsylvania legislature who represent Central Pennsylvania. For the first interview in our series, WPSU’s Emily Reddy talks with Representative Rick Mirabito.
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- Check out WPSU’s Vote ‘08 Interview With Then Candidate Rick Mirabito
- Visit Rep. Mirabito’s Assembly Webpage
Michael Berkman
Change in the New Administration?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Americans have great expectations for their new president ... expectations that will be hard to meet. But polls show optimism about the coming four years. Can we expect real change? And what does the new administration mean for us here in Pennsylvania? WPSU's Patty Satalia posed these questions to Michael Berkman, a professor of political science at Penn State's University Park campus who specializes in American politics.
Evaluating Inauguration Media Coverage
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The inauguration’s over. The people have gone home and the reporters have packed away their cameras, notepads and recording equipment. And how did they do at covering the inauguration? WPSU’s Emily Reddy spoke Mike Hogan, a communications professor at Penn State University.
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Philipsburg-Osceola students watch the inauguration in class.
Philipsburg Students Watch the Inauguration
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Social Studies teachers across the United States pushed aside the textbooks today to show students “history in the making.” WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked to Philipsburg-Osceola High School students as their class watched Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Evelyn Madison
Inauguration: A Pastor Goes to Washington
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Evelyn Madison is the pastor of two United Methodist Churches in Altoona. He was on the mall today for the swearing-in ceremony.
Inauguration: Thoughts for the President
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lucy Harlowe of Lemont, PA, promised her children PJ and Erin at trip to the Inauguration as a reward for their energetic work on behalf of the Obama campaign. After the swearing in ceremony, PJ had a message for the President.
Inauguration: The Bucket List
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Bob Storch teaches American National Government at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. He grew up in the era of Vietnam and says, being at the Inauguration was on his "Bucket List."
L to R: Andy, Ellie, Jack, and Meredith
Inauguration: Walking to the Mall
Monday, January 20, 2009
The Shubin family of State College — Andy, Meredith, Jack and Ellie — were unable to board the metro in Arlington VA this morning. It was completely full, with estimated wait times of about an hour. They were in the process of walking three miles to the mall when they phoned in this report.
Inauguration: PA's "Yes Wed Did" Celebration
Monday, January 20, 2009
State College resident Greg Stewart was in DC last night, at the "Yes We Did" Celebration — an inaugural ball at the Washington Plaza, hosted by Pennsylvania democrats. Stewart, the co-chair for Obama's field campaign in PA, phoned us with a first-hand account of the event.
Sharon Stringer
Inauguration: People's Choice Gala
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Visitors streamed into the nation's capitol this weekend for more than 100 unofficial inauguration balls and events. Some of them were central Pennsylvania residents ... including Sharon Stringer, who teaches journalism at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. She collected these impressions of the varied events at the "People's Inaugural Gala Weekend," ... starting with a prayer breakfast at the Grand Hyatt hotel.
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Jeremy Mock shows his Grand Champion goat at the 2009 Farm Show’s Sale of Champions.
January 15, 2009
93rd Annual Farm Show Wraps Up
If you’d like to catch this year’s Farm Show in Harrisburg, you’d better get a move on. It’ll be hitting the hay after Saturday. If you can’t make it, WPSU’s Emily Reddy brings you the sounds and voices encountered in a day at the Farm Show, starting with the 2009 Sale of Champions.
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The cave contains offerings to the gods — including human sacrifices
January 11, 2009
Mayan Cave
The bedrock here in Central Pennsylvania is limestone, which means, we have lots of caves, with beautiful rock formations. WPSU's Cynthia Berger visited the Central American nation of Belize, which has similar geology on her winter break . She was eager to see how Belize caves compared to ours, and filed this trip report.
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Penn State President Graham Spanier
January 9, 2009
Penn State Wage Freeze
Penn State President Graham Freeze has announced a wage freeze is likely for university employees in 2009. Labor economist Mark Price of the Keystone Research Center in Harrisburg talks about what that could mean for individuals and the region.
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January 9, 2009
Disease Strikes Penn State Elms
WPSU’s Emily Reddy spoke with plant pathology professor Dr. Gary Moorman about dozens of American Elms infected with elm yellows on the Penn State — University Park campus.
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Specialist Jim Butz of the 56th stryker brigade says goodbye to his boxer, Angel.
January 8, 2009
Impact of War: Canine Corps
The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade has just deployed for Iraq. Soldiers made plans for their children, their spouses, and their mortgages ... but what happens to their pets while they're away? One group in Pennsylvania supports the troops by helping to keep their dogs out of the pound. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports.
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Todd Peterson plays a chime as the choir practices for the next church service.
December 24, 2008
Handbell Ringers in State College
Handbell ringing is not exclusive to the holidays... but there’s something about bells that just seems Christmas-y. WPSU’s Emily Reddy visited a State College church to find out more about handbell ringing from the group that plays there.
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December 23, 2008
An Analysis of Central Pennsylvania’s Economy
The economy nationwide is bleak. Every day a new company is going bankrupt or laying off workers. So, what’s the effect in central Pennsylvania? WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with a state economist to find out.
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First Lt. Sam Coover talks to Sgt. Sean Wehlan at Camp Shelby
December 22, 2008
Impact of War:
Pennsylvania Striker Brigade Prepares for Deployment
After many months of training, deployment to Iraq is just weeks away for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade. They'll come home for a week's leave near Christmas, and then head to Fort Dix in New Jersey, where they'll fly to Kuwait and begin their mission. Soldiers have been preparing around the clock since September, when they left for advanced training in Mississippi. As part of our ongoing Impact of War series, WITF's Scott Detrow visited the soldiers at Camp Shelby.
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State College Saturn manager, Craig Colwell, hopes government loans will come through to Saturn’s parent company, GM.
December 16, 2008
Automakers Hope For Bailout
Although Bush administration officials and auto executives seem to be coming closer to sealing a deal on a multibillion-dollar industry bailout, the final outcome is still less than certain. Although Central Pennsylvania is hardly Detroit, local “big three” car dealers are getting nervous. WPSU’s Emily Reddy reports.
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- Auto Bailout Could Be Announced By Wednesday
- GM Makes Its Case for the Importance of Government Loans With a Website
December 12, 2008
Impact of War: Iraq Diaries
"Reveille and Retreat"
Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are citizen-soldiers. Usually, they leave their families and their jobs just once a month, for training. Now, the members of the 56th Stryker Brigade are about to deploy to Iraq. They left Pennsylvania in September for intensive training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. As part of our audio diary series, Sergeant Jason Burrows records the distinctive sound that marks a soldier's daily life at the post. We also hear from Sergeant Nedrow about what that sound means to him.
Meet your third audio-journalist, Jason Burrows
December 11, 2008
Impact of War: Iraq Diaries
"Training to the Music"
The members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade are preparing to deploy to Iraq this winter. All this week we've been hearing from the men of 2nd 112th infantry regiment, which is based in Bellefonte as they said goodbye to their families and boarded the bus for training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Today Sergeant Jason Burrowes and Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow report on the training regime at Shelby.
Specialist Ilan McPherson with Sergeant Matt Nedrow
December 10, 2008
Impact of War: Iraq Diaries
"On the Bus"
The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade is preparing to deploy to Iraq. For the next year, three soldiers from the Bellefonte Armory will record their experiences to share with you. Today, Specialist Ilan McPherson captures the controlled chaos as families say goodbye and soldiers loaded onto buses—headed to Camp Shelby for training.
Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow will be sending dispatches from the field
December 9, 2008
Impact of War: Iraq Diaries
"Leaving Home"
The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade is about to deploy to Iraq. WPSU equipped three members of the 2nd 112th Infantry, based in Bellefonte, with recording gear, so they can tell you about their experiences. Today, Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow shares a recording made the night before he boarded a flight to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, to train for deployment. The scene: the back yard of his Bellefonte home. His young son Jack motors around the driveway on a child-sized ATV.
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Audio-journalists: From right, SPC McPherson, SGT Burrows, and SFC Nedrow, with WPSU's Berger, Unit commander CPT Paola Sica and NPR "Impact of War" Editor Vicky O'Hara
December 8, 2008
Impact of War: Iraq Diaries
"Meet the Guys"
What's it like to deploy to Iraq? Over the next year, you'll find out. As part of WPSU's participation in the NPR "Impact of War" coverage, we've invited three members of the Pennsylvania National Guard 56th Stryker Brigade's 2nd 112th Infantry Regiment to share a recording kit. As they train and then deploy, they'll fill you in about their experiences. Our series kicks off today as you meet the audio journalists: Platoon Sergeant Matt Nedrow, Sergeant Jason Burrows, and Specialist Ilan McPherson.
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Students gathered to honor those killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
December 5, 2008
Students Hold Candlelight Vigil
The Mumbai attacks last Wednesday may have happened on the other side of the world, but they hit close to home for Indians living in central Pennsylvania. WPSU’s Emily Reddy spoke with Indian students at the Penn State, University Park campus.
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- Find out more about the Penn State student group, Association for India's Development.
- In India, some citizens protest and others mourn.
Julie Brink wrote with humor and with love for her rural Pennsylvania roots.
December 4, 2008
In Memory: Julie Brink
Local writer Julie Brink died Monday at age 50. Raised in rural Clearfield County, she called on her childhood experiences in her column for the Centre Daily Times and in her contributions to WPSU's community book review program, BookMark. Penn State's AnneMarie Mountz remembers her friend of 20 years.
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Listen to some of Julie's reviews on BookMark:
BookMark intern Mollie Kehoe contributed to this story.
Pennsylvania's Congressman-elect Glenn Thompson
December 1, 2008
Freshmen Orientation
Congressman-Elect Glenn Thompson got his first taste of Washington last week. He and 53 other new members – and their spouses – spent the week at the Capitol for freshman orientation. Tanya Snyder tagged along and files this report.
Ready to shop at 3:30 AM!
November 28, 2008
Black Friday
Black Friday is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. With a gloomy economic forecast, Central Pennsylvania's local merchants are trying varied strategies to get customers in the doors. WPSU's Emily Reddy reports.
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- Hear an NPR commentary about Black Friday shopping in Allentown, PA
- Early data show strong sales on Black Friday
StoryCorps founder David Isay launched the National Day of Listening
November 26, 2008
StoryCorps National Day of Listening
When your family gets together for Thanksgiving, do you trot out the family stories? David Isay, the founder of Story Corps, has declared the Day After Thanksgiving the first Annual National Day of Listening. WPSU's Cynthia Berger talked with Isay about how you can get involved in the project.
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- More information about StoryCorps
- The National Day of Listening and how to do an interview
- The StoryCorps book, Listening is an Act of Love
NPR political correspondent David Greene
November 19, 2008
The Press and the Presidential Election
The Presidential Election is over. Now, it's time to Monday Morning quarterback! Penn State's Journalism department brought in a distinguished panel to consider "how the news media covered the campaign."
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- The Pew Research Center study on the press and the presidential election
- Listen to Cynthia Berger's extended interview with NPR political correspondent David Greene
Penn State's Katherine Felt dreams of studying abroad.
November 14, 2008
Credit Crunch and Money for College
With the economy crumbling, college loans are few and far between. Students across the commonwealth wonder how they will pay for school. WPSU news intern Sahar Durali investigates.
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- NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports on how the economic crisis has affected college students in Pennsylvania
- Meanwhile, tuition hikes are possible
Sgt. Mike Wenrick addresses the crowd.
November 11, 2008
Veteran's Day 2008
Communities across Central Pennsylvania observed Veteran's Day today. Producer Cynthia Berger collected this audio postcard from the ceremony held at the Bellefonte County Courthouse.
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Student vote was heavy at University Park. Credit: Penn State Public Information
November 5, 2008
Election Voices
Pennsylvania registered half a million new voters since 2004, and they turned out in force yesterday. WPSU brings you voices from the polls around Central PA.
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Pennsylvania's Congressman-elect Glenn Thompson
November 5, 2008
Thompson Takes 5th Congressional District
America focused on the presidential election last night . . . but there WERE other races. Here in Central Pennsylvania, at the end of the night, it was Republican Glenn Thompson over Democratic challenger March McCracken and Libertarian Jim Fryman for the 5th Congressional District. We talked with the congressman-elect by phone about his plans once he gets to DC.
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November 4, 2008
Voting Integrity
Election day is here at last! To help you make SURE things go smoothly at the polls, WPSU's Cynthia Berger checked in with an expert on election integrity. Mary Vollero is the chairperson of Concerned Voters of Centre County.
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- To report any voting irregularities today, call toll-free 877-OUR-VOTE
November 3, 2008
Water Bond Referendum
With all the excitement about the election, Pennsylvania voters may not realize there's something else on their ballot tomorrow: a bond referendum. At stake: 400-million dollars for water and sewer system repairs and new construction. Do you know whether you'll vote "YES" or "No"?
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- The Commonweatlh Foundation's position on the Water and Sewer Bond
- The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Group's position on the bond
- WPSU's Liquid Assets
Commentator and WPSU Vote '08 blogger Andrew Visnovsky
October 30, 2008
Commentary: The Fight for the 5th
This presidential election is certainly an historic race. But commentator Andrew Visnovsky, a senior and political science major at Penn State's University Park campus, has his eye on another historic race in Pennsylvania.
Tune in tonight for the LIVE 5th District debate at 7:00 p.m. on WPSU!
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October 28, 2008
Impact of War: Land of Confusion
In March of 2004, a Penn State film student and National Guard member was deployed to Iraq. He packed his camera. The tour of duty resulted in an unauthorized and award-winning documentary. It screened this past weekend in State College. WPSU's Cynthia Berger talked with the filmmaker as part of our ongoing "Impact of War" series.
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Casey Miller, the "Iron Butterfly"
October 25, 2008
Getting Out the Vote
Tonight on WPSU, "This American Life" goes local, looking at the presidential election in Pennsylvania. One segment focuses on Penn State student Casey Miller, who single-handedly signed up more than a THOUSAND new voters. WPSU's Cynthia Berger takes with State College resident Sarah Koenig , who produced the segment.
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Michael Berkman
October 24, 2008
Big Ten Poll
States with Big 10 Universities are also battleground states in the presidential election. Political scientists from Big Ten Universities conducted their first poll in September and another one this week. Michael Berkman is the Penn State advisor to the poll. He stopped by our studios this morning to give WPSU's Cynthia Berger the fresh results.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michele Norris
October 23, 2008
Race and Politics in Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania, is famous for barbells, Harleys, peppermint patties... and racial tension. Last month, NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michele Norris traveled to York to talk with a group of 13 voters about race and its role in this year's presidential election. Inskeep and Norris went BACK to York again this week, to continue the conversation. WPSU's Cynthia Berger talked with the NPR hosts about the project.
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Commentator Robert Speel
October 22, 2008
Commentary: Ignoring the Northwest
John McCain visited Philadelphia, Harrisburgh, and the Pittsburgh area yesterday, whipping up excitement among local Republicans, but leaving commentator Rob Speel unmoved. The associate professor of political science at Penn State Erie notes, BOTH campaigns have left his neck of the woods out in the cold.
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October 10, 2008
Imapct of War: Divided Loyalties
Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are "citizen soldiers" who balance military responsibilities with their personal lives. As the guard's 56th Stryker Brigade deploys to Iraq, First Lt. Sam Coover can tell you about that juggling act. He's a high-school chemistry teacher, AND a single father of three young children. WITF's Scott Detrow has more.
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October 9, 2008
Veterans Healthcare
Pennsylvania is home to 1.1 million veterans. Most of them are on VA healthcare. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain both pledge to reform the VA. WPSU news intern Sahar Durali asked local veterans to evaluate the two platforms.
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October 8, 2008
Liquid Assets: Taming the Wildcat
"Liquid Assets" is a new PBS documentary about our nation's water infrastructure. It debuts tonight on WPSU-TV. The program, produced right here at WPSU, takes a look at America's aging water and sewer systems. In Pennsylvania alone, our water infrastructure needs 36 billion dollars worth of repair. This morning, WPSU's Kevin Conaway takes a look at one Pennylsvania problem ... a community where a "wildcat" water system was tamed.
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October 3, 2008
Child Access Center
During "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," Center County takes an important step to counter domestic violence. A new facility opens today, where divorced parents can make a safe and supervised custody exchange. WPSU's Cynthia Berger toured the Center County Child Access Center, and filed this report.
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September 25, 2008
Impact of War: Marching to the Train
The Pennsylvania National Guard's Stryker brigade heads for Camp Shelby in Mississippi today, for training before deployment to Iraq. They'll make the trip south by plane. But yesterday, one company began their journey according to a longstanding tradition.
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- Watch the audio slideshow
- The website of the 2nd 112th (Stryker) Charger Company
- Read more about the march to the train in the Centre Daily Times
September 19, 2008
Impact of War: The Real Hero
As members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade prepare for deployment to Iraq, their loved ones face an ordeal at home. Many women will become the sole heads of their households. They're turning to each other for strength. WPSU's Cynthia Berger got to meet the one woman everyone relies on.
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Alpha Company shows how to extinguish a car fire.
September 17, 2008
Firefighter for (More Than) a Day
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the nation's FIRST "volunteer fire company," volunteers have served Pennsylvania fire departments. But recently, volunteer numbers dropped dramatically. New legislation could create incentives. o learn more, WPSU's Cynthia Berger checked out the Alpha Fire Company's "Firefighter for a Day" program.
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September 13, 2008
Soccer for Soldiers
This past Thursday, the nation observed the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. In Bellefonte, the day was also an opportunity for a tribute to the troops—a way to recognize members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade, which deploys to Iraq this winter.
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September 12, 2008
Election Update
Our Election Update continues as WPSU's Cynthia Berger talks with Randy Griffith of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat about the contest in the Pennsylvania Senate's 35th District.
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Greg Greenberg remembers 9/11
September 11, 2008
Remembering 9/11
Today, along with the rest of America, Central Pennsylvania remembers the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. State College is small but remarkably diverse largely because it's home to Penn State University. Many people here have strong connections to the events of that day. WPSU news intern Sahar Durali talked to some of them and produced this remembrance.
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September 5, 2008
Election Update: 5th Congressional District
The Grange Fair Forum provided voters with a chance to hear from the candidates running for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 5th District. Amy Glasmeier, director of Penn State's Center for Energy Policy, Environment, and Community Well Being, joins Cynthia Berger to recap the event.
August 29, 2008
Election Update: 76th District
In the run-up to the November elections, WPSU has been talking with candidates, and also asking local pundits to take a look at local races. Today, WPSU's Cynthia Berger talks with Ben Brewer of the Voices of Central Pennsylvania, about the contest in the General Assembly's 171st District.
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August 27, 2008
Rockview Land Transfer
Centre County residents are talking about the proposed transfer of land from the State Correctional Institution at Rockview to a number of owners. Under debate: Best Management Practices for a class-A Trout stream, and whether conservation easements really are forever. WPSU's Cynthia Berger has more.
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- Information about Spring Creek Canyon from the ClearWater Conservancy
- Penn State answers frequently asked questions
- The canyon Master Plan Project
August 26, 2008
Pennsylvania Gas Rush
Energy companies now have a way to tap the vast reserves of natural gas locked inside the rock formation called the Marcellus Shale. Does this new resource come at too great a price? Ilya Marritz of member station WNYC reports, as heard this past Thursday on NPR's "Day to Day"
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- A documentary by WPSU-TV on the PA Gas Rush
- Penn State Cooperative Extension has information for landowners
August 22, 2008
Election Update: 76th District
In the run-up to the November elections, WPSU has been inviting candidates in our studios, for interviews we’ll post to the web. And we’ve been asking local pundits to take a look at local races. Today, WPSU’s Cynthia Berger talks with Mike Joseph of the Centre Daily Times, about the contest in the General Assembly’s 76th District.
August 18, 2008
Ridge as VP?
Tom Ridge campaigned with John McCain last week, fueling speculation over whether Pennsylvania's former governor, who is pro-choice, is a viable vice-presidential pick for the Republican candidate. WPSU's Cynthia Berger asked Pennsylvania political pundit Steve Peterson.
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July 31, 2008
Impact of War: Keeping the Faith
When soldiers head off to war, a chaplain goes with them. Another chaplain stays home, to help military families with everything from childcare to funeral arrangements.
Our ongoing series called "Impact of War" follows the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade as they prepare to deploy to Iraq. Today, meet a man who's both a chaplain and a young soldier's father. From member station WHYY, Susan Phillips reports.
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"Sawing a "cookie"
7/25/2008
Sports That Are Not Football: Cross-cut Saw
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum hosts an annual "Bark Peeler’s Convention," a celebration of the region’s lumberjack heritage. One aspect of the convention is a sort of “lumberjack Olympics,” including competitive axe throwing, birling and the thrilling cross-cut saw contest, using a specially sharpened saw.
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