Penn State Daily Headlines: February 18
News and updates on Penn State football, recruiting, and other sports
Rutgers Basketball Stumbles After Two-Game High
Potential No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna scores 8 points in 1 game for Penn State
Lifestyle
Penn State Explores 'Fragmentation' in Latest 'Moments of Change' Study
The College of the Liberal Arts initiative examines how disconnection and change impact language, culture, and society.

Widow of Fallen DC Officer Donates His Kidney to College Student
Nadia Bennett's late husband Terry's organ donation saved the life of 21-year-old Maya Pinson.
Rowan Student's TikTok Fame Grows as Campus Influencer
Samatha Phillips' relatable college content attracts brand deals and university partnership.
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Crime
Penn State Hockey Player Charged After On-Ice Incident
Liam McKenna faces assault charges following altercation near university

Penn State Hockey Star Charged After Bar Incident
Gavin McKenna faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault.
Projected No. 1 NHL Draft Pick Charged with Felony Assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna faces charges after incident on same day as outdoor game loss
Sports
Michigan State Routs Notre Dame Hockey 8-2 for Season Sweep
Spartans dominate short-handed Irish squad in regular season finale

Four-Star Quarterback Decommits from Michigan Football
Tabor Academy's Peter Bourque backs off pledge to Wolverines due to 'uncertainty'
Penn State Captain Dane Dowiak Out for Season
Upper-body injury sidelines team's top two-way player for remainder of year
Health
Stroke Survivors Can Improve Recovery by Strengthening Stronger Arm
Beyond Traditional Rehab: A New Focus on Strengthening the 'Solid' Arm After Stroke

Targeting Immune Cells May Aid Heart Failure Treatment
Researchers find T cells in failing hearts behave similarly to autoimmune diseases, suggesting new treatment approaches.
Stroke Rehab Focused On 'Good' Arm Shows Better Results, Trial Finds
Beyond the 'Bad' Arm: A New Era in Stroke Rehabilitation
Science
Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Amino Acids Formed in Space Ice
Penn State scientists say Bennu's glycine may have formed in frozen, irradiated ice, not warm water, reshaping origins-of-life ideas.

Bennu Asteroid Reveals New Insights on Life's Origins
Amino acids, the building blocks of life, were found in samples from the 4.6-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu.
Scientists Uncover Secrets of Vine Climbing Abilities
New research reveals the complex interplay of hormones, genes, and cellular mechanisms that drive vine growth and attachment.