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Proposed NASA space station to aid agriculture, farm show exhibit teaches about project
Old Mac Donald had a space station? The NASA International Space Station Program (ISSP) Outreach Team was at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg this week to educate visitors about the new space station, which NASA is scheduled to begin constructing this year.

Spanier, guests discuss cinema
University President Graham Spanier took his monthly radio show in a new direction last night with a discussion of how movies influence society.

Geisinger merger unrelated to loss
Medicine doesn't come cheap. Some health systems in the country are learning that lesson as several managed health care systems have reported significant losses in the past year.

Apartment chain considers Patton Twp. site for complex
Melrose may be coming to nearby State College -- not the TV drama, but at least the name.

Bars set for competitor
Competition is one of the reasons why people love watching sports. However, local sports bar restaurants may find that come next season, they will have not only competition on the big screens, but also in the Centre Region.

Preliminary Hearings

Ice cream retailing discussed
They made their pilgrimage from all over the world, from as far as Australia, Greece and Ecuador, to learn the secrets unveiled this week at the University.

Renaissance Man
Pieces of Charles Dumas are scattered all over his office.

Pennsylvania Farm Show
Feature Photos

Arnelle speaks to forum
About 28 years ago, H. Jesse Arnelle was elected by alumni to the University's Board of Trustees.

West Side Story takes stage
Fans already know "Something's Coming" that's going to be "Cool" when West Side Story takes the stage "Tonight." The show will be performed at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Creative writing contest for bucks
Student writers hoping to earn some money now have an opportunity to do so. The College of Liberal Arts and the College of Communications are sponsoring the Katey Lehman Creative Writing Awards contest.

Last days for Book Co-Op
Today is the last day for students to drop off books, and tomorrow is the last day to buy them, from the Book Co-Op, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the HUB Reading Room.

Police Log

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First-half flop: Cagers unable to dig themselves out of halftime hole
The Penn State men's basketball team (8-6, 1-3 Big Ten) may have established itself as a second-half team this year, but the 26-point halftime lead by Wisconsin (9-7, 2-2) during last night's Big Ten matchup was too much to handle.

Wicks explains departure; Portland stands firm
Since former Penn State women's basketball player Courtney Wicks left the team Dec. 4, the reasons for her departure were shrouded in a cloud of confusion as different sides of the story were presented by Courtney's father, Milton Wicks, and Lady Lion coach Rene Portland.

Wrestlers viewing NCAA weight loss laws in positive light
When he's not wearing a Penn State wrestling uniform, Jason Betz weighs 155 pounds.

Spikers struggle to match West Coast talent
Sergio Pampena doesn't have anyone to play with at home.

Gymwoman Leopoldus triumphing despite injuries
Even though Penn State gymnast Missy Leopoldus could not physically prepare herself as much as she wanted to before her team traveled to the University of New Hampshire for its home opener last weekend, she found other ways to prepare.

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Collegian Editorial
No more cheers: Act 199 fails to serve intended purpose, hurts 21 and over crowd

My Opinion
Life lesson found in country twang

Letters to the editor