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Black and white print of a glowing firefly flying among tall grass at night, with circular stars or light orbs scattered across the sky.

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Penn State Altoona will offer a printmaking workshop from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 in room 117 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Participants will learn how to carve an image inspired by fireflies onto linoleum and use ink to print it onto paper. The firefly is the official insect of Pennsylvania. Also known as lightning bugs, they appear between the months of June and August.

Black and white print of a glowing firefly flying among tall grass at night, with circular stars or light orbs scattered across the sky.

Firefly Print

A black and white print of a glowing firefly flying among tall grass at night, with circular stars or light orbs scattered across the sky.

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Penn State Altoona swimming joins SUNYAC as associate member

The Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s swimming program is among one of three Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) teams transitioning to a different league, it was announced June 5. The Lions will join fellow conference members Penn State Behrend and Pitt-Bradford in moving to the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) as associate members in swimming.
Gianna Hoppel

Gianna Hoppel

For the third year in a row, Penn State Altoona softball infielder Gianna Hoppel, of Lewistown, was recognized by the College Sports Communicators for her academic success, as she was named to the organization’s NCAA Division III Academic All-District team.