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Kellie Goodman

By thinking pink, sports raising cancer awareness

It’s become as synonymous with October as the falling leaves: breast cancer awareness. On NFL fields around the country, the league’s toughest are donning pink socks, gloves and other accessories, many in support of a loved one. In fact, we’d be hard-pressed to find someone whose life ...

October is the heart of the fall sports season

I saw a poster the other day that said, “My favorite color is October,” a reminder of how much I love this time of year. It’s not just the trees turning beautiful colors, or the vibrant mums and rustic cornstalks that seem to decorate every corner of our communities. And it’s more ...

Goodman Shaffer: Community pride part of college camaraderie

Penn State’s Beaver Stadium may be home to the “Greatest Show in College Football,” but recent weeks have reminded us why we love college football and college athletics in general, and it’s not just for the entertainment and excitement we enjoy between the lines. The University of ...

Cross country teaches self-discipline, improves health

The fall semester is underway in earnest, along with the new sports seasons. Evening lights turn on over football and soccer fields, with the sounds of crowds, bands and cheerleaders emanating from the busy athletic facilities. In contrast to these high-profile, high-decibel athletic events ...

Back to school: Activities help celebrate our communities

The yellow buses that have been slumbering all summer will roar back to life this week, and quiet classrooms will echo with voices once again as students go back to school. And as the school bells ring, entire towns will come together as well. Schools provide the populations they serve with ...

Success lessons from American Ninja Warrior

My summertime fascination is once again American Ninja Warrior. I thoroughly enjoy tuning in each week to watch people of all ages and backgrounds attempt to conquer the crazy obstacle course that demands balance, grip, strength and stamina. This competition has attracted elite athletes from ...