The State College Downtown Improvement District's first year is proving to be a success.

A strike by University nurses could occur as soon as tomorrow after the University refused the Pennsylvania Nurses Association Local 811's proposal to enter into binding arbitration.

State College fell victim Friday to a series of crimes that police think they have seen before.

Thirty years ago a jawbone sat outside 415 E. Foster Ave.

The mandible advertised its namesake, the Jawbone Coffeehouse, and enticed people to participate in the evening's activities. After teeth were stolen continually, the bones were replaced with a sign.

It seemed like an April Fool's Day joke when all the bouncers at The Saloon were fired last Thursday. But The Saloon wasn't joking.

University officials denied rumors yesterday that former Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North will be speaking at commencement this spring.

The Penn State Cycling Club outclassed the competition in a tournament at West Point last weekend.

Penn State athletes are taking their talents out of the classroom, off the field and into the community.

With about a month and a half to go until the Big Ten Championships, the women's track team is right on target in its performances.

The tough winter sports season in Happy Valley continued at the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships last weekend.

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In 1979, Holly George-Warren, then 21, moved from North Carolina to New York City to be a part of the punk scene and to write. But while working at the East Village Eye, George-Warren realized her gender would be an issue. She was accused of writing from a "guy's perspective." As a female critic, George-Warren said she started to doubt herself, adding that "my self confidence got a real kick."

Molly Peacock has a hard time deciding which of her poems is her favorite.

Picture a small, dimly lit theater. The wooden chairs and standing room are filled with students, faculty and any other theater fan the town has to offer. Up on the stage, budding stars create scenes and gush emotion, while the playwrights sit on the edge of their seats, hoping it will all come together.

The State College music scene has become similiar to the American auto industry -- too much importing and not enough new models.

Brace yourselves --Andrew Dice Clay may be coming to State College, courtesy of the Days Inn Penn State, 240 S. Pugh St.