To marathon dancers nervously awaiting the start of their 48-hour ordeal - never fear. The Morale Team is here.

Thomas D. Marro, who failed in two previous bids for the State College Area School Board, has decided to take a third swing.

At the request of a 14-year-old cancer victim's parents, the Four Diamonds Fund was established to ease the financial burdens of families whose children are receiving treatment for cancer at the University's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

In the third consecutive day of protest, about 150 members of the black community marched in front of the HUB early yesterday, reaffirming their commitment to racial justice at Penn State and eventually inviting all members of the University community to join in the struggle.

There is no rest for the weary.

About 150 students, mostly blacks, spoke heatedly last night in an open forum meeting designed to communicate to the University community about ways to attack racism. But the open discussion ended with the blacks' dismissal of all non-members of their community.

Students who protested racial intolerance this week gained a measure of support last night as the University Student Advisory Board voted to endorse a proposed rally next week.

Students should find it easier to stand up tall at an interview if they've done their legwork, University experts say.

Seven employees and three inmates at the State Correctional Institute at Rockview were injured in a disturbance Wednesday morning, authorities said.

You're walking past the HUB on your way to class and you know you've seen that guy in the blue jacket somewhere before. If it's Mark Price, you may have seen him in a University recruitment film.

As the Interfraternity Council Dance Marathon gets underway this weekend, two researchers at the University's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are researching to combat children's cancer.

Is there any answer for the sore feet, tired eyes and severe lack of energy of the typical marathon dancer? Veteran dancers seem to think so.

Child care problems at the University cannot be solved until students with children voice their needs, said a member of the Child Care Task Force.

The Local Tax Reform Amendment aims to place more emphasis on an individual's ability to pay taxes and form a more equitable tax structure, a local politician said Wednesday night.

The Eastern Wrestling League dual meet title will be on the line tomorrow night when the third-ranked wrestling team hosts No. 8 Lock Haven at 7:30 at Rec Hall.

The women's basketball team got back on the winning track last night with a 79-54 victory on the road against Atlantic 10 rival Massachusetts. The win boosted the Lady Lions' record to 10-12 overall and 8-5 in the conference.

If the past two games are any indication, the men's basketball team has developed a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality.

The spotlight will shine on the seniors tomorrow in the men's swimming and diving team's season-ending meet against Boston University in McCoy Natatorium.

The men's indoor track team will do double duty this weekend.

Some of the best paddlers in the nation will participate Sunday in the 24th Annual Pool Kayak slalom race, sponsored by the Canoe Division of the Penn State Outing Club.

Although "a win is always welcome," the men's gymnastics team (7-0) is looking for something more substantial in its meet tomorrow night at Ohio State.

The globetrotting men's volleyball team opens a three-day, three-city tour at 7:30 tonight in Rec Hall's South Gym.

The best and worst of the International Collegiate Hockey League will be displayed at the Ice Pavilion this weekend when the ice hockey team faces defending-champion Niagara at 9 tonight and last-place Rochester at 3:30 tomorrow.

The women's gymnastics team will host Pitt, one of its most prominent rivals, in its third home meet of the season at 8 tonight in Rec Hall.

Collegian Editorial

Collegian Editorial

My Opinion: Bill Cahir

My Opinion: Carolyn Sorisio

It's easy to see why Brooksfilms (started by the infamous comic Mel Brooks) is responsible for The Fly II --the film is laughable.

Tim Archibald and Steve Rosenberg, seniors majoring in art here at the University are about to embark on a turning point in their photography careers. Starting today and running through Sunday, the two will have a dual exhibit of their photos at The Art Alliance which is located on Pine St., Lemont.

"People who claim to be truly happy should be given urine tests - maybe I can help you get depressed."

There was dancing now on the canvas in the garden; old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners - and a great number of single girls dancing individualistically. . .

Even if you had never met Harold Feinstein, you would know what he was about talking, especially about his work in photography, he speaks with the fervor and passion of a man in love.

-- The Low Brass Studio at the University's school of music will dedicate two performances next week to eminent trombonist Frank Crisafulli, who will retire this year at the conclusion of his 50th season with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.