Lindsey Whissel / WPSU Associate Producer

It's no secret that underage drinking is an issue in State College, but what's not so clear is where the drinks are coming from. That's why local police launched the "Source Investigation Project"... to identify and prosecute people who give alcohol to minors.

In February 2010, one thousand inmates from Pennsylvania will be transferred out of state in an effort to alleviate prison overcrowding. WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with a Penn State professor of Criminology about causes of overcrowding and possible solutions.

In 2008, Gov. Rendell mandated that PA schools address cyberbullying. First Amendment advocates wonder if resulting punishments violate free speech. WPSU's Lindsey Whissel talks with Bob Richards, a Penn State Professor of First Amendment Studies.

Santa Claus dropped by the WPSU studios to talk with WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel about what kids want for Christmas, how many elves work at the North Pole, and if reindeers really can fly.

A group of seven Iraqi officials were in central Pennsylvania last week for a training program at Penn State. WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talked with the University’s Sue Purdum and Colonel James Hess, a U.S. Army officer, about the program.

Today, WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with her colleague and friend, Emily Perry. Co-workers often talk about their families and backgrounds. Lindsey was surprised to learn what an exotic childhood Emily had.

Are Women Safe in Centre County? That’s the title of a recent article that appears in Voices of Central PA, a monthly non-profit newspaper. WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with Suzan Erem, author of the article and managing editor of Voices about what her research revealed.

Ever since Bram Stoker penned Dracula in 1897, people have been fascinated by vampires. These days, interest in the undead seems to be at an all-time high. Why are these creatures so popular? WPSU’s Lindsey Whissel talks with a Penn State professor who studies trends in pop-culture.

Pennsylvania has a reputation for beautiful autumn scenery. But in recent years, temperature, drought and insects have all contributed to lackluster leaf color. What are expectations for this year’s fall foliage?