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Wrestling Preview

Posted by Steve Jones on 11/23 at 07:17 PM

It is amazing what one hire can do to energize a program.  The hiring of Cael Sanderson as the head wrestling coach has energized a program stunned the wrestling world and excited the Nittany Nation fan base.

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Best Bets - Week of 11/23/09

Posted by Greg Petersen on 11/23 at 02:43 PM

What’s Cooking this Thanksgiving Week!

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Classical Music

CLASSICAL MUSIC Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Posted by Kristine A. on 11/23 at 12:37 PM

Classical music for Tuesday on WPSU includes the Symphony No. 1 in B-flat by Robert Schumann, known as his “Spring” symphony;  Beethoven’s String Quartet in F-minor, Op. 95, played by the Tokyo String Quartet;  and “Brazilian Impressions” by Ottorino Respighi.  Join us for that and more, Tuesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm on WPSU.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Posted by Kristine A. on 11/17 at 04:04 PM

Wednesday’s classical music from 9:00am to 3:00pm on WPSU-FM will include music by Carl Maria von Weber, who was born November 18th in 1786, and a couple of songs from Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado”, in honor of the birthday of lyricist Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, born November 18th in 1836.

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Live Local Music

PSU SNATS Presents Jazz Cabaret: Nov. 17th

Posted by Chelsea Sweithelm on 11/16 at 05:39 PM

If you’re a jazz enthusiast, or just really enjoy sipping coffee while listening to soothing music, you need to check out the newest jazz scene to hit Penn State. The Penn State Student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, also known as PSU SNATS, will be performing a sultry jazz show on Tuesday, November 17th. 

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Volleyball Excellence

Posted by Steve Jones on 11/16 at 05:29 PM

Penn State women’s volleyball has set a standard of excellence in college sports not seen since the days of North Carolina women’s soccer and UCLA basketball.

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Ben Reynolds, Mike Tamburo, Evening Fires to play Schlow Library on Wednesday

Posted by Charlee Redman on 11/16 at 03:07 PM

You’ll be able to find something more than books at The Schlow Center Region Library on Wednesday, November 18th.

The library will be hosting a concert featuring three artists – Scottish singer/songwriter Ben Reynolds, Pittsburgh native Mike Tamburo, and the State-College based band Evening Fires will play in the library’s Community Rooms.

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Portraits of Pennsylvania

Autumn

Posted by David Walker on 11/16 at 11:46 AM

“Autumn begins with a subtle change in the light, with skies a deeper blue, and nights that become suddenly clear and chilled. The season comes full with the first frost, the disappearance of migrant birds, and the harvesting of the season’s last crops.” - Glenn Wolff and Jerry Dennis

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Best Bets - Week of 11/16/09

Posted by Greg Petersen on 11/16 at 10:33 AM

A Few Notable Programs Worth Your Time

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Radio

What Are You Doing the Day After Thanksgiving?

Posted by Cynthia B on 11/13 at 02:11 PM

Story Corps, the team that produces those warm-n-fuzzy interviews you hear on public radio every Friday morning, has a post-Thanksgiving suggestion for those who aren’t interested in hitting the Black Friday sales.  They want you to sit down with your Mom (or Dad or Aunt Gert or . . .  you fill in the blank) and and tell some family stories.

And if you have a tape recorder (or the digital equivalent) handy, so much the better.  Story Corps has declared Nov 27th to be a “National Day of Listening.”

The goal of the project—which is only in its second year—i, in part, to document your favorite family stories.  The time Dad drove away from the rest stop without Mom.  How Gran and Grandpa met.  Your kid brother’s hilarious Halloween adventures.

David Isay, the founder of Story Corps, also has this philosophy: Listening is an act of love.  All too often, we’re so wound up in the minutia of day to day life, we don’t take the time to sit down and really listen.  And then, time passes, and it’s too late.

If you’re intrigued by the idea of recording an interview, check our website at http://wpsu.org/listening.  Even if you’ve never played reporter before, Story Corps makes it easy, with step by step directions.  They even invented a handy “question generator” to help you figure out what questions you want to ask.

And, you don’t have to interview a family member.  Some people take part in the project by visiting nursng homes, homeless shelters, or soup kitchens to talk with someone whose story deserves a good listen.

All of the raddio producers here at WPSU are taking part in the National Day of Listening. We invite you to join us!

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Basketball Preview

Posted by Steve Jones on 11/11 at 09:57 AM

The 2009 season was Penn State’s greatest basketball run since the 2001 sweet 16 season.  And now the 1954 Final Four banner no longer hangs alone in the end zone rafters.  The 2009 NIT showed a program on the rise.  Penn State was one of the final two teams eliminated from NCAA consideration last March.  San Diego State was the other one.  They shook off the disappointment and dominated the NIT.  The George Mason opener was the only game where Penn State had to fight from behind.

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Best Bets - Week of 11/9/00

Posted by Greg Petersen on 11/09 at 09:26 AM

Some radio and TV programming worth your time this week.

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Portraits of Pennsylvania

Adventures

Posted by David Walker on 11/09 at 09:02 AM

Adventures. Ever since I graduated high school, trying to find my current address has been a nightmare for a lot of my friends and family (and sometimes the IRS, too.) In those 10 years, I had made camp in many states including Missouri, Colorado and Tennessee. If I wasn’t moving, I was exploring any place my budget would take me. And I worked many jobs to fill that budget. Draftsman, cook, mover, hospital worker, soldier, photographer. Anything that would let me see the world.

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Live Local Music

Pete Yorn Review

Posted by Natalie Plumb on 11/08 at 05:40 PM

After much anticipation, State College finally got what it hoped for – Pete Yorn, the remarkable American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained international recognition in 2000 for his film-to-soundtrack hit “Strange Condition,” which was featured in “Me, Myself and Irene.” Following requests from State College residents and students alike, Pete Yorn booked a night show for Oct. 30 at the State Theatre, where he played to a packed house.

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Keb’ Mo’ Preview: State Theatre on Monday

Posted by Michael Giannelli on 11/08 at 02:48 AM

In a career that has spanned almost four decades, Keb’ Mo’ has carved out his place in the history of blues performers. Born in South Central Los Angeles in 1951, Kevin Moore became Keb’ Mo’ early in his recording career, continuing the tradition of nicknamed bluesmen.

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