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Winter returns at last to Central Pa.
Tottering down College Avenue, wary walkers interchangeably stretched out their arms in a tightrope balancing act or tenaciously held onto the nearest storefront wall for support as they avoided slipping on ice-coated sidewalks last night.

Fall '98 campus housing applications available
Hating the far walk to his classes, Barry Schlansky said he hopes to avoid receiving an East Halls housing assignment for next year.

Ritenour offers HIV tests, counseling
For University students who have ever wondered about their sexual health status, the time to learn has arrived.

New group Chazak promotes education
Seeing a need for traditional Jewish learning on campus, Josh Silverman spent much of last semester developing an organization devoted to that cause.

University vice provost returning to classroom
First loves can be hard to forget.

Mayor experiences growth of a 'small-town,' learns lessons
State College Mayor Bill Welch has seen first-hand the development of the changing State College Borough -- from the lessening of the "small-town feel" to the addition of jobs in the area.

Walker's 'weather weenies' wait for winter's worst
This week, students and professors on the sixth floor of Walker Building were getting excited. And when they are excited, it's time for the rest of State College to get nervous.

Banquet honors Dr. King
Standing tall and proud before a backdrop of vibrant African tapestries, speakers of all races read the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last night.

Professor smokes marijuana as act of civil disobedience
To stand up for his personal freedoms and inform University students about the government, University chemistry professor Julian Heicklen sat in a chair at noon yesterday at University Gates and smoked a joint.

Campaigning Schweiker stops at Nittany Lion Inn
Promises remembered, promises kept and promises yet to be fulfilled were the subject of a speech given by Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker yesterday morning at the Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave.

'Lord of Dance' to return to Bryce Jordan Center
Michael Flatley's famed musical production Lord of the Dance will will again take the stage on March 25 at The Bryce Jordan Center.

Parking office closes booth
The University Parking Office information booth on Curtin Road, near Palmer Museum of Art, has been permanently closed since Dec. 24, said Kendra Lucas, staff assistant at the parking office.

Sprinkler activation brings Alpha Fire Co. to Allenway
At about 6:50 p.m. yesterday evening, the Alpha Fire Co. answered a call at Allenway, 315 S. Allen St., said Alpha Fire Co. Assistant Chief Stan Clouser.

New column will appear every other Wednesday
When is it appropriate to take a leave of absence and how do you apply for one? What is the procedure for taking a course at another school and transferring the credits to Penn State? Do you have questions about University-wide academic policies or procedures? Ask the adviser!

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Round two
Penn State - owner of the year's biggest college wrestling upset, a stunning 25-17 dual meet victory over Iowa in the Hawkeyes' own backyard on Jan. 3 - returns to the scene of the crime for this weekend's Cliff Keen/National Wrestling Coaches Association National Dual Championships.

Illiniois, Purdue to test Lady Cagers
The Penn State women's basketball team faces two crucial hurdles in its path.

Wicks to start afresh at Syracuse University
Former Penn State women's basketball player Courtney Wicks said she has found a place to begin again.

New icers to take stage for first time
Last year Chris Riley and Brad Hamel were playing Div. I ice hockey in the Northeast. This weekend, the two will make their club hockey debuts with their new teammates at the ice pavilion as the No. 1 Penn State ice hockey team (15-3, 12-1 ACHA) hosts the West Virginia Mountaineer Hounds (11-6) at 9 p.m. today and 3:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Spikers looking for experience, not wins in weekend tournament
The rules have changed. The experience of facing a formidable opponent is now the most important item on the list. Winning is secondary - at least for now.

Gymmen Owl hunting again
Balance is what gymnastics is all about.

Gymwomen host one of their own
Not only will tomorrow night mark the first home meet of the season for the Penn State women's gymnastics team, but it will be a homecoming for a former Lady Lion gymnast.

Wandering swimmen hope to continue road-win streak
On the road again.

Swimwomen diving into competition shorthanded
It usually hurts to return to work after a break. The Penn State women's swim team will be hurting more than most.

Feeling the Groove
The Penn State men's indoor track team is looking to keep its success rolling this weekend at the Bucknell-Hershey Relays in Lewisburg.

Returning stars look to get trackwomen off on right foot
The Penn State women's track team is loaded and ready to make a run at the Big Ten championship this year.

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1997: An ambitious year for music
Somewhere midway through the sprawling, radio-unfriendly, downright creepy single "Paranoid Android," Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke sheepishly utters, "Ambition makes you look pretty ugly."

Big screen sizzles with mainstream offerings
Call it the year the empire struck back.

Fashion reaches back into past
Snappy dressers in State College bought clothes inspired by styles of the past in 1997, a year marked by fashion repeats.

Shadow LP in need of editing
Quite simply, turntable stylist DJ Shadow is a true master of his craft.

From country to hip-hop music, fans will get their fill this spring
As the winter bears down on us and the semester moves into full swing, a variety of events are getting organized for local music fans this semester.

STOMP brings noise, Sleeping Beauty brings ice to upcoming theatre season
From singing to dancing -- and even ice skating -- performers will be doing it all this semester when productions of all sorts hit campus.

Weather disasters, serial killers, Blues Brothers highlight spring films
Whether searching for silver screen entertainment on or off campus this spring, University students will have a variety of films to choose from, encompassing many genres and cultures.

One-hit wonders return
Long before Sgt. Pepper set the lofty standard for intelligent album-oriented rock music, and inadvertently gave birth to dozens of dreadful progressive rock bands, there was something called the pop single.

----------------------------OPINION----------------------------

Collegian Editorial
Governor's student trustee choice should be made quickly

My Opinion
Freshman overcomes social, academic challenges of college

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