The University's Ritenour Health Center will not offer Norplant, a new birth control device, in the near future, a University health official said. Participants in the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation are excited, but nervous, about beginning 48 hours of non-stop action tonight. "Awwright, next up we have . . . Doc! Doc, where are you?" Opponents of the Persian Gulf war will march across campus tomorrow, exactly one month after U.S. and allied troops began bombing Iraqi military installations. University students who want to work in industry may find that a master's in business administration is a necessity. A blue-and-white ribbon, waiting to be cut, spanned the door of the University's newest microcomputer lab in Pollock Library before the lab's official opening yesterday. The Commonwealth campus system is more involved this year with the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon than ever before -- and not just in numbers. The state House on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill giving military personnel in the Middle East extra time to file state and local income taxes. When students returned to the University this semester, they may not have realized that a part of Penn State tradition was missing -- and still is. Dancers at this weekend's Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon will not be the only ones working hard for a good cause. In response to student demand, a snack bar will open in dining hall B of South Halls' Redifer Commons on March 14, said Lisa Wandel, assistant director of food services. After being forced to make two presentations for a seat on the University Student Advisory Board within the last three weeks, Latino Caucus' request was denied by a 2 to 1 margin last night.
The boxing club heads into tomorrow's VMI Invitational with more confidence, a better idea of its ability and some added leadership. When it comes to the stretch run, nothing is more exciting than a close race. In the International Collegiate Hockey League the race couldn't be closer. It could be said after last night's performance against the No. 2 women's basketball team, that the Rhode Island WRams beat themselves. Seven seconds into last night's women's basketball game, Rhode Island's Anne Kelsen drove hard to the basket for a layup. Then Jennifer Vaughn's layup split the center of the Penn State defense. Until last month, 167-pounder Dave Hart had never missed a wrestling match because of injury. The top-ranked men's gymnastics team takes on its stiffest challenge of the year so far when it heads to Columbus, Ohio tonight to face the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The top rankings only add fire to a strong rivalry that has developed in the past five years between the two teams. The situation looks all too familiar to the men's basketball team. Coach Harry Groves and his Penn State men's track team have probably forgotten what it's like to compete in a meet at the Greenberg Sports Complex. Wednesday night marked a beginning and an end for the men's volleyball team. Although the regular season is over and NCAA Regionals are not for another two weeks, some members of the men's and women's fencing team won't have the weekend off. Even though the women's gymnastics team defeated rival Ohio State 186-181.1 on in its first home meet Jan. 19, the Lady Lions, ranked No. 13 nationally, are expecting a challenge. The men's swimming and diving team will try to end its dual-meet season with a bang tomorrow afternoon when it heads north to Olean, N.Y., to face St. Bonaventure. Finally, the women's track team is getting back together.
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The Center for the Performing Arts will present the fourth performance of this season's Mozart 200 concert series with an "authentic" approach to classical music. Although Valentine's Day has passed, it is still possible to join in the spirit of the holiday by attending the Penn State Chamber Singers' "Celebration of Love" concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Old Main rotunda.