From left to right, sophomore Gabrielle Zias, Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice Juyoung Song, and sophomores Jian Sun and Courtney Weikel pose for a photo at the American Society of Criminology's 75th annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
From left to right, Penn State Schuylkill sophomores Courtney Weikel, Jian Sun and Gabrielle Zias enjoyed some down time in San Francisco, California. They took a break from presenting their research at the American Society of Criminology's 75th annual meeting to visit the Golden Gate Bridge.
Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch Business Plan Competition seed money winner Joe Medica, center, cuts the ribbon on the facility he was able to open with funds he earned from Schuylkill's LionLaunch program. His new shop, Athletics in Motion, boasts 5,500 square feet of all-weather space for athletes to hone their skills with batting cages, soccer nets and more, despite weather conditions.
Dr. Darcy Medica, director of Academic Affairs at Penn State Schuylkill, left, stands with her husband Joe, right, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Athletics in Motion, Joe's new all-weather sports facility. This new facility will help local athletes and sports teams start their sporting seasons earlier, providing a much-needed service for Schuylkill County.
Joe Medica, one of Penn State Schuylkill’s first LionLaunch Business Plan Competition seed money winners, has opened a storefront for the business he pitched to a judges’ panel back in 2017. Medica’s business, Athletics in Motion, offers space for sports teams and individuals to hone their skills while engaging in fun competitions. Schuylkill County welcomed Medica’s new storefront in the Fairlane Village Mall at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Incidences of bullying are higher among high-school students living in rural areas than in urban areas, according to three Penn State Schuylkill undergraduate students, who also found that bullied students in rural areas are more likely to skip class and school activities than their urban counterparts. They presented their research at the American Society of Criminology’s annual meeting held in San Francisco in November.
