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Peter Fortunato '21, camera in hand, ready for college football's biggest stage

Once a game is over, Fortunato’s main focus is completing the aforementioned game recaps. Ideally, he wants the videos published in the next two or three days. It is no easy task considering the amount of quality work his creative media colleagues help produce. “I do my best to treat every game the same and […]

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Peter Fortunato '21, camera in hand, ready for college football's biggest stage

Once a game is over, Fortunato’s main focus is completing the aforementioned game recaps. Ideally, he wants the videos published in the next two or three days. It is no easy task considering the amount of quality work his creative media colleagues help produce.
“I do my best to treat every game the same and to focus on doing my absolute best to capture each moment through my lens, and the national championship game will be no different,” he said.
On game day, the Apex, North Carolina, native coordinates filming operations, ensuring coverage from every crucial angle on and off the field. These shots include pregame scenics and locker room speeches, as well as on-field action and post-game celebrations. As the game heads into the second half, where can you find Fortunato? Usually within earshot of head coach Ryan Day.
Elon alumnus Peter Fortunato with Ohio State head coachRyan Day
Peter Fortunato ’21, assistant director of creative media for Ohio State Football, sprints into position to capture footage of the Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day. In his role, the Elon alumnus plays a prominent role in telling the story of one of the most recognizable brands in college athletics. All photos courtesy of Fortunato.

Fortunato will have one more stab at creating a game highlight video this season as Ohio State faces Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Interestingly, Rachel Mikolay ’23, another Elon graduate, will also work the season’s final game.
In his role, Fortunato is responsible for creating internal motivational videos for position groups, producing social content like “24 Hours” and “Get up, it’s Gameday” videos, and filming practices and meetings for archival purposes.

Elon University alumnus Peter Fortunato ’21 with Ohio State football.
Fortunato is responsible for capturing the Buckeyes’ story both on and off the field.

All one had to do was look for the best camera angle and, inevitably, the Elon graduate would be there.
Since cutting his teeth recording Elon University athletic events and producing “Elon Sports Weekly” episodes, Fortunato has steadily risen through the college media industry. After earning his degree in cinema and television arts, Fortunato honed his skills with Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team and then Wake Forest University men’s basketball program. An individual didn’t have to be a college basketball fan to see Fortunato’s immense talent in video and digital content creation.
It isn’t surprising to see the recent Elon graduate on the biggest stage in college sports.
As part of his role as assistant director of creative media for Ohio State Football, Fortunato – in a light blue media vest – stood arm’s length away from Buckeye starting quarterback Will Howard, chronicling every pass and every word of encouragement during the pregame warmup.

Elon University alumnus Peter Fortunato ’21 with Ohio State football.
Prior to Ohio State’s first-round College Football Playoff game against Tennessee, Fortunato (second from right) and his colleagues visit the set of ESPN’s “College Gameday.”

The Elon alumnus has always had a knack for producing high-quality sports video content. This week, the cinema and television arts major will continue to do so at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta.
“It’s exciting to be going to the national championship,” Fortunato said this week. “It’s something that I don’t take lightly and will be an experience I talk about and remember for the rest of my career.”
As the ESPN broadcast counted down the waning minutes before kickoff of last week’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Ohio State and Texas, a keen eye could spot Peter Fortunato ’21 in the sea of Buckeye scarlet and gray.





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Fortunato, a cinema and television arts major, was heavily involved in Elon Athletics and “Elon Sports Weekly” as a student. Photo courtesy of Troy Sayles / Elon Athletics.

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“It’s a lot of time and effort to get these recaps done quickly, and to a high standard, but seeing the reactions to it once it’s posted makes it worth it,” he said.
While AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, pulsed with anticipation of the evening’s matchup, Fortunato was already hard at work compiling content for his six-minute game recap – a recap that garnered 42,000 views during its first day on YouTube.
Fortunato said he takes great pride in creating content that resonates with fans and endures beyond the season.
Since he joined Ohio State’s football program in May 2023, Fortunato’s work has garnered significant attention as he created compelling visual narratives for one of the most recognizable brands in college athletics.

Elon University alumnus Peter Fortunato ’21 with Ohio State football.
Fortunato (standing, third from right) and his Ohio State creative media colleagues celebrate Ohio State’s victory over Texas on the field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Marshall, Parker and Weber celebrates 45 years

Williamsport — Marshall, Parker & Weber, an estate planning and elder law firm founded by Jeff Marshall, widely recognized as the “Father of Elder Law,” celebrated its 45th anniversary with area professionals on May 22 at its 29th Annual Professional Update. The 29th Annual Professional Update featured “The Year in Review” by Principal Matthew […]

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Williamsport — Marshall, Parker & Weber, an estate planning and elder law firm founded by Jeff Marshall, widely recognized as the “Father of Elder Law,” celebrated its 45th anniversary with area professionals on May 22 at its 29th Annual Professional Update.

The 29th Annual Professional Update featured “The Year in Review” by Principal Matthew J. Parker, where Parker reviewed what has changed in the past year regarding seniors and a look at what lies ahead for the law and regulations. The second session was a panel comprised of Nathan Grenoble, Grenoble Funeral Homes; Loni Kline, senior VP for college relations and chief philanthropy officer at Pennsylvania College of Technology; and Principal Tammy A. Weber, addressing “End of Life Planning for Clients.”

The three panelists focused on planning for one’s intentions at death, drawing unique correlations between funeral, philanthropy and Medicaid planning. Cathy Sikorski, Esquire gave the keynote presentation, “Can We Talk?” Sikorski, an elder law attorney, author and caregiver, gave a humorous but meaningful take on the benefits of professional collaboration.

“We’ve been at the forefront of elder law for over four decades, and we know how essential it is to stay up to date with the ever-changing landscape,” said Parker. “This year’s Professional Update highlighted the latest legal developments, trends, and strategies to help professionals better serve their clients.”

MPW also provides no-cost information to the community through its monthly series Open-Door Sessions. These free, in-person sessions provide community members with the chance to ask estate planning and elder law questions directly to Marshall, Parker & Weber’s Certified Elder Law Attorneys, offering expert guidance on issues that can often be overwhelming.

“At MPW, we believe that no one should have to navigate these topics alone. That’s why we’ve opened our doors to both the community and the professionals who serve them,” said Weber. “As the field of Elder Law continues to evolve, we want to ensure that people have the support they need to make informed decisions. These Open-Door Sessions are our way of giving back, as we’ve always done.”



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Police say they have recovered writings in a car used by suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police have recovered writings that mentioned the names of multiple lawmakers and other officials in the fake police car they believe a suspect used in the shooting of two legislators in Minnesota. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said that the writings that were recovered identified many lawmakers and other […]

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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police have recovered writings that mentioned the names of multiple lawmakers and other officials in the fake police car they believe a suspect used in the shooting of two legislators in Minnesota.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said that the writings that were recovered identified many lawmakers and other officials. The writings were discovered when officers searched a phony police car they believe the suspect used.

Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse were shot and killed early Saturday in their Brooklyn Park home. A second state lawmaker, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, were shot multiple times in Champlin. Officials say both Hortman and Hoffman were mentioned in the suspect’s writings.

“When we did a search of the vehicle, there was a manifesto that identified many lawmakers and other officials. We immediately made alerts to the state. We took action on alerting them and providing security where necessary,” said Bruley.

Authorities were actively searching for a suspect in the hours following the shootings.

Gov. Tim Walz said Hortman and Hoffman were deliberately targeted.

“We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence,” Walz said at a press conference Saturday. “Those responsible for this will be held accountable.”

Hoffman, a Democrat, was first elected in 2012. He previously served as vice chair of the Anoka Hennepin School Board, which manages the largest school district in Minnesota. Hoffman and his wife have one daughter. He represents a district north of Minneapolis.

At the time of her death, Hortman was the top Democratic leader in the state Legislature. She was also a former House speaker. She was first elected in 2004. She and her husband had two children.

Drew Evans, superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said that authorities were actively searching for a suspect.

Autopsies will be done to determine extent of injuries, but Hortman and her spouse died from gunshot wounds, Evans said. A “shelter in place” order was in effect early Saturday.

Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson said the suspect was posing as a law enforcement officer.

“Suspect exploited the trust of our uniforms, what our uniforms are meant to represent. That betrayal is deeply disturbing to those of us who wear the badge with honor and responsibility,” he said.

Police Chief Mark Bruley said the suspect fled out of the back of Hortman’s house after an exchange of gunfire with police.

The suspect was dressed like a uniformed officer and operating a vehicle that “looked exactly like an SUV squad car. It was equipped with lights, emergency lights and looked exactly like a police vehicle,” Bruley said.

President Donald Trump said in a White House statement that the FBI would join in the investigation.

“Our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and the FBI, are investigating the situation, and they will be prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law. Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place!”

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, a Republican from Cold Spring, called the attack “evil” and said she was “heartbroken beyond words” by the killings of Hortman and her husband, Mark.

“With the law enforcement response ongoing and details still emerging, I will simply ask all Minnesotans to please lift up in prayer the victims of this horrific attack, as well as the law enforcement personnel still working to apprehend the perpetrator,” Demuth said in a statement.

The shootings happened at a time when political leaders nationwide have been attacked, harassed and intimidated during a time of deep political divisions.

GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement.

“My family and I know the horror of a targeted shooting all too well,” Giffords said. “An attack against lawmakers is an attack on American democracy itself. Leaders must speak out and condemn the fomenting violent extremism that threatens everything this country stands for.”

Giffords was shot in the head in 2011 by a gunman who killed six people and injured 12 others. She stepped down from Congress in January 2012 to focus on her recovery.



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Livvy Dunne rocks unreal Paul Skenes LSU-Pirates combo jersey at College World Series

Livvy Dunne has been all over the place lately cheering on boyfriend and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes rocking amazing fits, but this time she went to cheer on his former college team the LSU Tigers in the College World Series in an unreal jersey. Dunne, 22, recently posted how she misses LSU Gymnastics by […]

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Livvy Dunne has been all over the place lately cheering on boyfriend and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes rocking amazing fits, but this time she went to cheer on his former college team the LSU Tigers in the College World Series in an unreal jersey.

Dunne, 22, recently posted how she misses LSU Gymnastics by showing off an insane double-backflip maneuver. While her final season ended in disappointment due to a knee injury, she’s now spending her time with all kinds events not just Skenes’ games. She did the “Riders Up” call for the Kentucky Oaks while in competing pink dresses with sister Julz Dunne, and then did the full splits on the runway for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s event in Miami, Florida.

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Dunne at a Skenes game. / @livvydunne/Instagram

Dunne has been on several of Skenes road trips of late, and even joked about the brutal MLB travel schedule in a TikTok video.

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She took a break from Skenes but went to another baseball game: LSU in the College World Series for Saturday’s matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks — and she did so in style. Check out her Skenes LSU jersey in the front and Pirates in the back. She wrote, “party in the front business in the back 🫡.”

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She also has the U.S. flag on it for patriotism. Skenes was an Air Force cadet and has a strong connection to the military.

What an awesome tribute and a way to root on Skenes’ former college team — a team he helped win the CWS in 2023.

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No Kings protest State College | State College News

Americans across the country took to their city streets Saturday to participate in the “No Kings” and “Kick Out the Clowns” protests — State College was no different. The No Kings Day of Defiance is an effort to reject authoritarianism and “show the world what democracy really looks like,” according to its website. Kick Out […]

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Americans across the country took to their city streets Saturday to participate in the “No Kings” and “Kick Out the Clowns” protests — State College was no different.

The No Kings Day of Defiance is an effort to reject authoritarianism and “show the world what democracy really looks like,” according to its website. Kick Out the Clowns reflects “the absurdity of the MAGA regime and the clowns who lead it,” according to the Women’s March, which spearheaded the nationwide effort. Both protests countered President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington D.C.

The “No Kings” protest began at 1 p.m. in front of the Allen Street Gates, drawing hundreds of community members and children of all ages. American, Pride, Palestinian and Ukrainian flags flew as protesters held signs reading, “It’s so bad, even introverts are here,” “No kings, no dictators since 1776” and “Fight for truth today.”

Protestors yelled chants like “Hey, hey, ho, ho, billionaires have got to go,” “This is what democracy looks like” and “This is not normal.”

One protester, Kimberly Wilsoncroft, said she wanted to use her voice when and where she could.

“I always like coming out to protest when I can,” Wilsoncroft, a graduate student at Slippery Rock University, said. “It’s just nice to feel that hope.”

She said it’s important for people to use their First Amendment rights as they’re currently “under attack.”







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Community members stand in front of the Allen Street Gates during the No Kings protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in State College, Pa.




“Students are being bagged off the street for writing things in their college newspapers,” said Wilsoncroft, referring to Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained by ICE after co-writing an op-ed for Tufts Daily.

Luke Dubec said it’s troubling for him to see the state of the country under the current president.

“I feel like the tyranny is being treated as the new normal, and I don’t want that to continue,” Dubec, a graduate student studying psychology, said. “I’m glad that, across all 50 states, everyone is making clear that this is not normal and it’s not okay.”

Dubec said he also attended the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 and was met with discouragement then, as well as on Saturday. Still, he said it’s important for people to participate in them.

“I think that it’s important for people to realize that this kind of peaceful protest is what democracy is all about, and what our freedom of speech is all about,” Dubec said.

During the protest, organizers would walk around the crowd chanting and allow attendees to take the megaphone for a moment and share sentiments with the crowd.

Immediately following, the Kick Out the Clowns protest started in the same place at 2 p.m. A speaker discussed the current war between Ukraine and Russia while sharing stories, playing music and educating the crowd.

Benjamin Kelsey, from Knoxville, Tennessee, was visiting State College over the weekend and decided to come out to the protests.

Kelsey said people have “a breaking point” when it comes to funding cuts to essential government services.

“We have a kid, and we have nieces and nephews, friends and family and everybody that needs protection,” Kelsey said.







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Community members sit on a wall overlooking the No Kings protest at the Allen Street Gates on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in State College, Pa.




Kelsey said he hopes the series of national protests today can show how deeply unpopular what’s going on truly is and that people aren’t just going to sit by idly and watch what happens.

Lauren, who preferred to go by her first name only, shared this sentiment, saying the county’s marginalized communities, single mothers and those with disabilities are struggling, and “it’s not okay.”

“We should be protecting our people, not making it so hard to live,” Lauren said.

Community member Brianna Woomer said she is currently pregnant and has a daughter at home as well, and that being a woman in this country now is a “joke.”

“I want a world and a country where my daughters can grow up the way they should,” Woomer said.

During the protest Lauren held a sign with a Mark Twain quote: “It is curious that physical courage should be so common and moral courage so rare.”

“We never have a lot of moral courage… There’s so many people out there that are hurting and they just turn and look the other way,” Lauren said. “We should all be united and love each other. I was hoping this would remind people that moral courage is just as important as physical courage.”

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Knox-Jones and Guerrero Alvarez Garner ITA Regional Awards

By: Dan Richeal Story Links TEMPE, Ariz.—The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its men’s regional awards. Dartmouth’s Alex Knox-Jones and Carlos Guerrero Alvarez earned regional awards. Knox-Jones was named ITA New England Region Most Improved Player. In his senior season he had a 9-7 record in dual single matches while being […]

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TEMPE, Ariz.—The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its men’s regional awards. Dartmouth’s Alex Knox-Jones and Carlos Guerrero Alvarez earned regional awards.

Knox-Jones was named ITA New England Region Most Improved Player. In his senior season he had a 9-7 record in dual single matches while being 14-6 in doubles play. Knox-Jones played in multiple positions this season for the Big Green as he won matches in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth singles while also winning doubles matches in first, second, and third doubles. He finished his career with 116 career wins.

Guerrero Alvarez was named the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Leader & Sportsmanship award. Guerrero Alvarez was the first singles player for the Big Green this season and won seven matches in dual matches. Throughout the season he had a 20-15 record in both tournament play and dual match format. Following the season, he was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team, he closed his career with 106 wins at Dartmouth.



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