Ask average shoppers the fat content of the potato chips they are buying, or how many milligrams of pantothenic acid they need each day. Local pro-choice and pro-life activists expect Idaho's new abortion bill, if passed by the governor, to challenge Roe vs. Wade. A master plan to improve University Park Airport has received Federal Aviation Administration approval, putting four projects for renovation in motion, airport officials said. Tasty ethnic delicacies, a comical stage show and speakers marked a celebration of nationhood as members of the University's Pakistan community gathered Friday night to commemorate their country's move toward independence 50 years ago. Denise D'Ambrosio is afraid to cut her hair. With a sharp clap, the students run into place. Metal and ceramic matrix composites used in missiles, aircraft, automobile engines and other high-temperature, high-stress situations may one day be available for use in indestructible products such as washing machines, golf clubs and tennis rackets. Out hiking? Find a tick on your pet? Don't throw it out, save it for University researchers who are studying the spread of Lyme disease. Fifteen thousand dollars in prize money, $5,000 more than originally announced, was awarded to graduate students at last weekend's Graduate Research Exhibition. How well can you see in the dark? Abortion is not about choices, rights, rape or incest; it is about money, said a former abortion clinic owner turned pro-life activist. A victory by Jennifer Farrington at the No. 6 position clinched the victory for the women's tennis team, 5-4, at the Penn State Tennis Club on Saturday. In response to the growing concerns about environmental problems on college campuses, the National Wildlife Federation has established a program to address greenhouse gases and the global picture on a local level. After receiving honors at a regional conference Saturday, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will elect new officers tonight. At the first annual Student Conservative Awareness Conference this weekend, speakers and student discussions promoted conservative values and encouraged student activism to achieve goals. The HUB Ballroom became a potpourri of sounds, smells and color this weekend as more than 2,000 people explored the customs of Slavic American heritage during the 12th annual Penn State Slavic Folk Festival. To bring more attention to Moslem culture, Project Growth will present a panel discussion on "The Muslim Culture and Perspective" at 7 tonight in the Paul Robeson Center's Auditorium. Plans for a longer runway, expanded parking facilities and a renovated terminal at University Park Airport were, in part, sparked by service expansion plans of United Express. Asthma -- a disease which affects about 10 to 15 million Americans and kills nearly 2,500 every year -- is known mostly as a childhood disease. But it affects every age group and is prevelent among college students.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Standing a few feet from the platform where he accepted his silver medal at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Greg Haladay, looking at the floor, spoke softly about his loss to Kurt Angle in the finals. COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Four wrestlers, including second-place finisher Greg Haladay, earned All-America status as the wrestling team captured sixth place in the NCAA tournament, held Thursday through Saturday at Maryland. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore. Although the women's gymnastics team did not top its highest score of the season, it captured its eighth consecutive Atlantic 10 title on Saturday with a 187.45 score. Coach Judi Avener called it the team's best meet of the season. Call it Shorty Stoner's victory tour. When the baseball team traveled to New York last weekend, it had three goals in mind -- stingy pitching, timely hitting and Stoner's 200th win as a Penn State coach. During the first day of the NCAA swimming and diving championships in Indianapolis, the 400-yard medley relay team -- one of the men's swimming and diving team's best chances to score points -- finished 21st out of 22 teams. Once again the women's lacrosse team relied on the play of Megan Smith and Diane Whipple, this time to rally from an early deficit and defeat Colgate, 13-6, yesterday afternoon in Hamilton, N.Y. Despite sloppy play, the men's lacrosse team scored the first four goals and coasted to an 11-5 victory over Lafayette Saturday. The No. 12 men's volleyball team capped a perfect weekend with an incredible comeback win over George Mason, 14-16, 8-15, 16-14, 15-12, 16-14, Saturday night at Fairfax, Va. Call it Shorty Stoner's victory tour. When the baseball team traveled to New York last weekend, it had three goals in mind -- stingy pitching, timely hitting and Stoner's 200th win as a Penn State coach.
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To raise awareness about disillusion plaguing both Palestinians and Jews, The Creative Theater, Israel will perform its original play . . . On the Crossroad. . . at 8:15 tonight in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.