It is hard to believe that the sun will ever shine again in State College and that it will ever be spring.

Despite the weather outside, spring is right around the corner -- Spring Week 1991 begins April 13 and registration takes place Thursday and Friday in the ground floor of the HUB.

Since January, the Overall Committee has been hard at work creating new programs and restructuring Spring Week, keeping in mind the goal to make this year's event University-wide and open to all students and all organizations.

Because Spring Week presents such a unique opportunity to have fun -- plain and simple -- we expect a diverse range of participating teams this year.

However, in order for this to occur each organization must make the choice to participate. By joining any organization or club, you become friends with many people. By registering on Thursday or Friday you will be participating in one of Penn State's greatest traditions.

You and your friends will be able to participate in the jello relay, the obstacle course, the spaghetti eating contest, the carnival after the Blue and White Game, and many other activities and events. Imagine all the lasting memories you and your group will have after Spring Week is over. It is these kind of memories that last well beyond your stay in Happy Valley.

Because there are so many organizations on campus, this year we have created registration categories for joint, sole and small teams. No longer will a group of less than 50 have to pay the same registration fee and compete in the same category as groups many times their size. The opportunity is there for all. There has been an obvious effort to include even the smallest organizations in this year's event.

However, there is only so much a seven-member committee can do. The Overall Committee has done all it can to make it as easy as possible of the entire University population to "Explore the Fantasy." It is up to you and your friends whether or not you participate or let this tradition pass you by.

Registration once again is Thursday and Friday in the ground floor of the HUB. We invite all students to make the most of their time in Happy Valley with Spring Week 1991.