Emily Reddy / WPSU Producer

Tony Gaskew talks with his former criminal justice student Timothy Rooke. Gaskew worked in law enforcement for years before becoming a professor at Pitt Bradford. Rooke is now a police officer at the school. Gaskew talks about his early life and how he got his start in law enforcement.

WPSU is traveling to towns across central and northern Pennsylvania to collect oral history recordings. The first stop was in Bradford, Pennsylvania in McKean County. Richard Marcott talks with his daughter Kimberley Weinberg. They talk about Marcott’s father.

In my last year of high school, I had a lot of responsibilities. I could hardly keep my eyes open during my classes because I only slept three hours every night. After school, I had to practice the play, “Mamma Mia!” for my school festival. After that, I went to a special school to cram for the entrance examination for…

WPSU is traveling to towns across central and northern Pennsylvania to collect oral history recordings. The first stop was in Bradford, Pennsylvania in McKean County. Mary Rae talks with her friend and former co-worker Patrick Ryan. They talk about their work at Futures, a rehabilitation center that provides sheltered employment to individuals with disabilities.

As a busy college student, I’m realizing free time is a rare gift. I spend my days running from class to class, to my part-time job as a customer service rep, to the radio show I host or to my THON organization’s functions. My mind is constantly bursting with thoughts about my obligations, but I always have something to look…

The Marcellus Shale drilling boom has brought thousands of industry workers to drilling areas across Pennsylvania. That influx is putting a strain on housing. WPSU’s Emily Reddy says rural areas are opening their first ever homeless shelters.

For as much as I can remember of my 12-year-old life, my family and I have gathered to listen to stories from our Hindu mythology. We get together every other Sunday with members of the Indian community in State College. This “Story Hour” is made to help children, and even adults, stay connected with Indian traditions and culture.

Members of the Penn State Faculty Senate were split yesterday on whether to allow a vote of “no confidence” against the university’s Board of Trustees. WPSU’S Emily Reddy reports that while the measure didn’t get enough support to proceed yesterday, it will be considered.

I believe in wearing mismatched socks. But it took me a while to get to this belief. When I was in 3rd grade, I had a nagging need to be perfect. It began with my grades, but as I got older I started getting desperate to have a perfect life as well. Needless to say, my socks had to match.…