Finding My Voice | Alex Rocco’s Senior Column

Posted May 2, 2024 | Article by Alex Rocco | Photos Courtesy of Alex Rocco It feels like just yesterday when I first stepped foot in Happy Valley.  I was a senior in high school, unsure of where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life. I had been accepted to 12

The Stretch Has Ended: A Senior Column by Matt Scalzo

Posted May 2, 2024 | Article by Matt Scalzo | Photos Courtesy of Matt Scalzo When I first learned about writing a senior column, I hesitated. I didn’t really want to do it, but as time moved on, I realized I would be remiss if I didn’t. So in true me fashion, I’m doing this

Taking the leap of faith: Emmy Vitali’s senior column

Posted May 1, 2024 | Article by Emmy Vitali | Photos Courtesy of Emmy Vitali As I reminisce on my journey with CommRadio, I am reminded of the phrase: “Every great adventure begins with a leap of faith.” Back in 2020 amid a global pandemic, along with not having any closure from high school, I

Twenty-two years in the making: A dream come true | Senior Column

Posted April 30, 2024 | Article by Jon Draeger | Photo Courtesy of Jon Draeger Four years at Penn State. All gone in a blink of an eye. I dreamed of this moment, walking across the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center, getting my degree and being called a “Penn State Alumnus”. 22 years of

The Director’s Cut: A Senior Column by Emma Holtz

Posted April 30, 2024 | Article by Emma Holtz | Photos Courtesy of Emma Holtz 1,349 days – that’s approximately how long a Penn State student will spend in Happy Valley from the first day of freshman year to graduation day. 1,349 chances to cultivate friendships, pursue opportunities in and out of the classroom and

“THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” – Taylor Swift Album Review

Posted April 19, 2024 | Story by Ashley Mascaro | Photo from Rolling Stone – Beth Garrabrant After Taylor Swift announced her new album, “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” at the 66th Grammy Awards, fans have been counting down the days for its release. Now, the day has finally arrived. Swift’s 11th studio album was released

Penn State wins its second straight Friendship Cup in dominant fashion

Posted April 19, 2024 | Story by Hayden Lewis | Photo by Esteban Marenco PISCATAWAY, NJ — Penn State traveled to Rutgers in the regular season finale, defeating the Scarlet Knights 15-9. Entering the contest, the main storyline for both teams was the stellar goaltending from Jack Fracyon and Cardin Stoller. In the first quarter,

That home court feeling: Penn State suits up for EIVA postseason

Posted April 15, 2024 | Story by Jack Rachinsky | Photo by Megan Miller UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions got their wish against No. 16 George Mason: hosting the EIVA Tournament. While the blue and white clinched the No. 1 seed in Friday’s matchup, Penn State wanted to maintain

Penn State softball returns to Beard Field to open a series against Michigan State Spartans

Posted April 11, 2024 | Story by Caitlin Brooks | Photo by Ryan Eslinger Big Ten play is back in action this weekend as the 14-23 Michigan State Spartans travel to Beard Field to take on the 28-8 Nittany Lions. Penn State wrapped up its first Big Ten road trip of the season against the

Comfortable with Kotelnicki | Quarterbacks “excited” to introduce new offensive scheme

Posted April 11, 2024 | Article by Amanda Vogt | Photo by Emmy Vitali Penn State’s new offensive coordinator, Andy Kotelnicki, has always been in the quarterback room.  Working with Drew Allar and Beau Pribula as they enter their third year in the program has been a key point in the installation process of a