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photo of Joe Battista standing at interior Pegula rink entrance by Cardoni
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Welcome to Hockey Valley

From our Sept/Oct '13 issue: With the opening of Pegula Ice Arena this fall, big-time college hockey has finally arrived at Penn State. All it took was a few decades of lobbying, planning, and hoping—not to mention a spare $100 million or so—to make the dream a reality.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
Dummy disinfectant
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Cautious Optimism

In the face of an evolving pandemic, Penn State prepared for conference-only play and limited attendance.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com
Amira Rose Davis
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More Than the Games

History professor Amira Rose Davis provides context on how sports fits into the fight for justice and equality.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com
C.J. Thorpe
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From the Heart

An impassioned plea from a Penn State offensive lineman captures the emotion of the moment.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com
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Wait and See

From draftees to free agents, former Nittany Lions are trying to stay ready until their leagues return to the court, ice, or field.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
Monica Aksamit
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Dreams Postponed

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Penn Staters aiming for the 2020 Tokyo Games to put their Olympic hopes on hold.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com
Emily Schelberg and son
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Right on Track

For Emily Schelberg, the cold rush of competing in skeleton was just the challenge she needed.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com
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A Bitter End

For many Penn State student-athletes, the pandemic ended seasons—and careers—at the cruelest possible time.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com
Britt Baker on stage
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No Gimmick

Taking care of teeth, or knocking them out, is all in a day's work for Britt Baker.
Bill DiFilippo '14 Com