Alex Fischer
Alex Fischer is a radio news reporting intern for WPSU. He's a fourth-year Penn State student studying broadcast journalism, film production and planetary science. Science reporting, LGBTQ+ issues, politics and media studies are some of his biggest interests.
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A retired Penn State Altoona professor was recently named Pennsylvania Heritage Musician of the Year, an award for preserving folk music heritage. -
State College artist Rasa Drane, known by her stage name as Ray Dray, is the first resident artist at 3 Dots Downtown in State College. She sings, dances, writes, acts and works to bring the community together. -
The Centre County Historical Society is restoring the Centre Furnace in College Township just outside of State College for the first time in more than 60 years. -
State College hosted its 2025 March on Washington commemoration event Thursday evening. This year's theme related to the federal government's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. -
Monday marked the first day of classes at Juniata College in Huntingdon, as well as the beginning of a yearlong celebration of the college's 150th anniversary. -
The Penn State Blue Band announced its new drum major for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday. Ellie Sheehan will be the Blue Band's first female drum major in the band's 126-year history. -
The third-annual Squonkapalooza festival will be this Saturday at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown, Cambria County. -
State College Area School District announced on Tuesday that new security measures will be implemented for the upcoming school year. -
Apple NewsAfter years in the works, 7.5 miles of trail in Rothrock State Forest in Centre County, the first part of a larger project, has been completed and is open to the public. -
The first ever New Ground Orchestra Festival will be held in State College this week. The festival was created to be a supportive community for professional musicians.
