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Police log

Sampson murder trial to begin in Bellefonte
More than eight months ago, Kitu Sampson was found shot to death in a trailer owned by Douglas Grove of Ferguson Township. Today, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Grove will be tried for Sampson's murder at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte.

Effects of Gulf War linger six years later.
Gulf War veterans celebrated the sixth anniversary of the war's end last Friday, but some are still struggling with the so-called "Gulf War syndrome."

This little piggy went to save a life
The Central Region of American Diabetes Association's Pennsylvania Affiliate, Inc. kicked off its fourth annual kiss-a-pig campaign yesterday, and asked people to vote -- with donations -- for the candidate they would most like to see pucker up to a porker. The promotion raised more than $14,000 last year, according to the association.

College fights alcohol abuse
Students in the College of Communications are getting a chance to put their education to practical use this semester.

Concert takes night from annual march
Priorities, priorities, priorities. Whether female students will be dancing to "Closer To Fine" at an Indigo Girls concert or rallying to protest sexual assault at Take Back the Night on April 15 is a dilemma Womyn's Concerns has been forced to confront.

Students sprout plans for senior class gift
The Senior Class Gift Committee took time away from raising money for the Peace Garden, its gift to the University, to critique some of the 40 proposals designed by students in the Landscape Architecture 327 (Design II) class yesterday.

Surviving . . . One day at a time
Joe was a typical fifth grader who liked riding his bike and playing with GI Joe action figures.

Survivors take steps to deal with sexual assault
One thing Patty Johnstone has learned in her 10 years of working with sexual assault survivors is that rape does not just happen in one way. It does not just have one set of consequences for its victims.

Sexual assault survivors share stories
Jane was raped on the eve of her 18th birthday at a fraternity where she had been drinking.

Students debate STRAIGHT issue
In attempt to clarify the viewpoints of diverse people on the issue of STRAIGHT, ACLU sponsored a forum with representatives from Allies, LGBSA, Womyn's Concerns, ACLU and the Coalition of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Graduate Students.

House voices budget concerns
Sitting alone in front of the state House Appropriations Committee yesterday, University President Graham Spanier absorbed criticisms, received compliments and answered questions about the University.

Council discusses ordinances
Last night's State College Borough Council meeting saw more action on the proposed historic district rezoning, a new amendment added to the tax agreement extension with the University and three ordinance amendments to regulate student housing forwarded to the Planning Commission.

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Spikers sweep Puerto Rican national team
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Puerto Rican national team could have showed to the Hall of Fame Classic and been just happy to be there. But the pride of its country would let it do nothing of the sort.

Neidlinger a rising force
It is easy to overlook him. When it is his turn to wrestle, the match is usually decided. And when the meet is within the opponents' grasp, often the focus is on the two-time All-American heavyweight preparing on the sidelines.

Iowa game center of Dunn's attention
With all the trials and tribulations his team has endured this year it would be forgivable if Penn State basketball coach Jerry Dunn admitted he was looking forward to the end of his team's season. But he is having none of that.

Bottom drops out from under swimmen at Big Ten tourney
Think back to the first time you went to an amusement park.

Trackman Gorham leaps to victory in Princeton
John Gorham's victory in the long jump highlighted Penn State's performance at the IC4A championships.

Harvard dismantles hapless netmen, 6-1
The men's tennis team was dominated Sunday at Harvard.

Volleyball Hall of Fame gaining popularity
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Volleyball Hall of Fame is slowly transforming itself from a small room with some memorabilia to what it hopes will one day be an interactive museum that will rival Cooperstown.

Thiel looks for leadership from attackmen
Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series previewing the men's lacrosse team. Today's article highlights the attack position.

Improved lady sluggers play solid over weekend
Penn State finished the weekend 3-1.

Richmond proves too strong for sluggers
Penn State baseball coach Joe Hindelang was pretty optimistic a week ago after his squad swept a three-game series against Norfolk State.

Ski team preps for nationals
The Penn State ski team is looking for its third title of the season this weekend when it competes in the collegiate national skiing championships in Lake Tahoe, Nev.

Floor hockey club serves up hits
Since the mid-1970s Penn State students have had the opportunity to imitate the power and style of their NHL heroes, only without the ice, in the Penn State floor hockey club.

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Collegian Editorial: Run for it
The deadline to run for USG is rapidly approaching.

Collegian Column
Scott Paterno gives readers apartment searching tips.

Reader Opinion