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Mayor Ezra Nanes Declares March 20 'Osaze Osagie Day Of Remembrance'

"I call upon public officials, educators, and residents of our broader community to observe this day with appropriate programs and educational activities to remember and honor the life of Osaze Osagie, who remains a beloved member of our community."

The Story Of Julia Cipparulo & Her Motives For Allegedly Vandalizing Penn State

"That broken ear is a permanent reminder of the dark side of Penn State University, the lives lost, and a warning. A warning that the deaths will continue unless massive change is enacted."

Penn State Alum Charged For Campus Vandalism

In a statement sent to Onward State, Julia Cipparulo claimed to have vandalized several Penn State campus landmarks, including the Lion Shrine, on May 8.

Mayor Ezra Nanes Declares March 20 'Day of Unity Remembering Osaze Osagie'

"Osaze Osagie was a beloved son of State College, and his family a mirror of each of our families, held together by the bonds of love and faith and commitment, through times of joy and times of challenge."

Op-Ed: Criminalizing Children Is Not the Answer

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Op-Ed: Criminalizing Children Is Not the Answer and more from the State College, PA region

EDITORIAL | State College Community Oversight Board is step in the right direction but more change is necessary

EDITORIAL | Recognizing Juneteenth is a start, but State College can do more

A look back at what happened during Penn State's spring 2021 semester | University Park Campus News

Here is a recap of some of the major news and events from the semester. Wellness days created Rather than flocking to beaches for spring break, students had three “wellness days” — Feb. 9, March 11 and April 7. No classes were held on these days, and students were encouraged to focus on different aspects of wellness. Palmer Museum reopened Students were able to visit the Palmer Museum once again beginning Feb. 10, which had been closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The on-campus space for art and culture is available for students to experience again, though advanced registration is required. First virtual THON held

3/20 Coalition to hold protest in downtown State College following death of Daunte Wright

Nanre Nafziger, co-leader of the 3/20 Coalition, leads a chant while marching in protest of the State College Police Department’s role in Osaze Osagie’s death two years ago in State College on Friday, March 19, 2021. The event is part of the 3/20 Coalition’s 10 Days of Action, which ended on Saturday, March 20, the second anniversary of Osagie’s death. Lily LaRegina

3/20 Coalition hosts virtual discussion on race, criminalization as part of its '10 Days of Action' series

3/20 Coalition hosted a virtual panel titled "Race and Criminalization: Virtual Panel" Tuesday night to continue its "10 Days of Action" series in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the death of Osaze Osagie. Osagie was a 29-year-old Black State College resident who had autism and a history of schizophrenia. He was shot and killed by State College Police officers on March 20, 2019. When three officers arrived at Osagie’s apartment to serve a mental health warrant, Osagie allegedly ran at the officers with a knife. After an unsuccessful attempt to use a Taser on him, Officer M. Jordan Pieniazek allegedly shot him.