Bombs bursting in air may be part of the Fourth of July holiday tradition, but the pyrotechnic marvels should be launched only by licensed professionals, according to the State College Bureau of Police Services. Ruth Lavin was unanimously elected president of the State College Borough Council last night after serving about two months as the council's interim president. The University raised more than $352 million in private contributions through the Campaign for Penn State, University President Bryce Jordan announced yesterday at a ceremony marking the campaign's completion. The University might never have a Commonwealth campus on Mars, but as a newly named space grant university it will be a part of future development in outer space. Although there is no weekend to look forward to this Fourth of July, students are still busy planning how to enjoy their one-day holiday. Historical preservation of State College should begin in the neighborhoods, several residents told the State College Borough Council last night. In a couple of years, more "oohs" and "ahhs" will emanate from West Halls as students step into the showers -- all thanks to funds from the governor's office. A man from Baltimore, Md., is in Centre County Prison after leading University and State College police on a high-speed chase Sunday night in a stolen car.
Once when playing in a game, Lion lacrosse goalie J.J. Pearl was hit hard with the ball. It hurt, but he said he loved it. He loved it because the ball didn't go in the cage.
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In a society in which the quest for the almighty dollar is often considered the rule, American Indian craftsman Bob Moore is an exception. Tom Cruise's new vehicle Days of Thunder proves Hollywood will do anything to make money.