It's 2:30 a.m. and you find yourself walking alone down a deserted College Avenue -- at least you think it's deserted, until a shady-looking character steps out of the darkness and now seems to follow you. When Rachel sees the turtleneck in her closet she wants to burn it. But she hasn't. Language does more than reflect thoughts, it can also define them. For a woman who has been raped or assaulted this is a powerful distinction -- it is the difference between being a victim or a survivor. One out of five college students will be involved in an abusive relationship, either as a victim or a perpetrator, before he or she graduates. Members of the University community tonight will have a chance to learn about vital environmental issues the United Nations will address this June during the Earth Summit in Brazil. Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance members agree that although the climate for women in the group is improving, sexism still exists. Strolling across campus, Huey Jones takes time to stop and chat with everyone he meets, even strangers. Into the life of every University student comes the infamous "Italian scallion sandwich" and "potato chip tuna casserole." The Four Diamonds Fund is a blessing to Roxanne Arndt.
The path to excellence is a long one, and one studded with obstacles. The men's track team is out of the starting blocks and midway through the season, just about on course. It was not exactly a stellar start for the women's tennis team's spring campaign. It won two individual matches Sunday and Monday but, unfortunately, it lost 16 of them. The women's swimming and diving team is prepared to embark on its greatest challenge of the year, and quite possibly the greatest challenge in team history. The Lions don't need any more clues to solve the mystery of tonight's crucial contest against the Butler Bulldogs. COATESVILLE -- Up until 10 minutes before game time, everything seemed to be fine. The men's volleyball team, fresh off a two-win weekend tournament, looked to extend its winning streak over the Manitoba Bisons. COATESVILLE -- With the men's volleyball team down 13-5 in last night's third game, in came a young face that Lion opponents have seen a lot this season. When Missy Masley scored on a layup with 3:08 left in the second half, Coach Rene Portland had the warm glow she always has when all of her Lady Lions get on the scoreboard. Neither Coach Rene Portland nor Temple Coach Charlene Curtis got what she expected from last night's game at Rec Hall.
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Big Band composer and pianist Frank Mantooth will perform as guest soloist with Penn State's top jazz band Centre Dimensions tonight.