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High Times
Professor prostests law by again smoking 'joint.'

Groups team up to attack cancer
Score one for the good guys. The fight against cancer sunk a solid shot on the deadly disease, thanks to a benefit event held last night at the Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave.

Seminar teaches self-defense
"No!" The word echoed from the HUB Gallery Lounge last night as a self-defense workshop co-sponsored by The Center for Women Students and Delta Sigma Theta sorority, 108 Hibbs, taught women students the first rule in fending off an assailant -- tell the person "no."

Police chief carries message of civic responsibility since youth
While it's been said that the police are an intricate part of the court system, State College Police Chief Tom King admits there is one court he loves to dominate -- the basketball court.

Corman seeks nomination
J. Doyle Corman's son hopes to fill vacant seat his father's departure will create this fall.

Town continues to prepare for North Atherton Street resurfacing project
North Atherton Street is getting a face-lift this summer.

Honors dean selection nears
The search for the dean of the Schreyer Honors College is coming to a close. The search committee has narrowed the applicant pool to four, said Robert Secor, vice provost for academic affairs and personnel.

University group discusses ethics in science
More than 40 years ago, the destructive potential of the hydrogen bomb caused a crisis in the scientific community, spawning a movement that spread to the University this month.

Iowa newspaper battles college publication in court
The place is Ames, Iowa -- a small college town. The competitors are two newspapers -- one student-run, the other professional.

Markers help University recall history
Though they may go unnoticed, the signs speak of the past.

Students ponder roommate selection
To live with friends or not to live with friends is one question many students ask themselves when deciding where to live during the next academic year.

Thon committees travel to Harrisburg
A dance marathon promotion sponsored by the 1998 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon will be held from noon to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Colonial Park Mall in Harrisburg. Thon committee will also be selling promotional items and canning for donations, Overall Dance Marathon Chairman Todd Waltman said.

Students handle late-drop guidelines
It's a problem many students face during the course of their academic careers -- to drop a class, or to stick it out.

Police log

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Lady cagers eye Illinois, Northwestern comes first
The Penn State women's basketball team's path to a Big Ten title could get a lot clearer this weekend. With a win Sunday against conference leader No. 8 Illinois, the Lady Lions will have the opportunity to possibly move into a first-place tie with the Big Ten front-runner.

West Virginia grappler seeks revenge against Lions
The last time the Penn State wrestling team took on West Virginia, the Nittany Lions' Clint Musser beat the Mountaineers' Mike Mason 6-0.

Husband, wife lead respective teams into battle
When two people marry, there is the possibility that their favorite sports teams might play each other once in a while. There may be some rivalry, but it rarely boils down to this.

Top-ranked teams to give Icers greatest challenge yet
Blowout wins will take a back seat to tightly contested matches for the Penn State men's ice hockey team the next couple weeks as it begins a tough stretch of games against top-ranked opponents. Over the next three weeks the Icers will face off against four teams ranked near the top of the ACHA.

New date set for drug trial of former cager
The waiting game continues for Monroe Brown.

Swimwomen set to renew an old rivalry
When Lions and Tigers meet, it gets fierce.

Swimmen look to bounce back against Big Ten rivals
If you consistently win, a loss can be a huge setback. For these guys, it wasn't.

Gymwomen heading down south to confront Tide-al wave
The Penn State women's gymnastics team knows competing on the road is no picnic and getting the job done is top priority.

No. 3 gymmen to meet old friends, make new in Illinois
For the Penn State men's gymnastics team, tomorrow's meet in Champaign, Ill., will be like the first day of high school. There will be some familiar faces along with some new ones, in totally new surroundings.

McNutt hoping to throw his weight around at Terrier Classic
Just a few weeks ago, Neal McNutt was ringing in the New Year in Florida, facing the Florida Gators in the Citrus Bowl.

Beantown bound
After two weeks of team scoring competition, members of the Penn State women's indoor track team get the chance to show their stuff as individuals.

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Books of Love
Boy meets girl. She's utterly gorgeous and intelligent with a great sense of humor. He can't stop thinking about her. Their conversations flow as easily as cool water down a parched throat. He's dying to ask her out, but the right way to approach the subject keeps eluding him.

Pac-man, Pitfall fuel retro video game system revival
Home gaming used to mean playing bridge or Monopoly. Now it means playing video games, but some University students say newer does not always mean better.

One-man show documents 'Passage' of history
When the loudspeaker in Anthony Irons' Alabama high school announced that students could miss class if they auditioned for a local theater production, the then-theatre-rookie received his acting call.

Legendary trumpeter Davis set new tone for jazz
Miles Davis holds a unique and honored place in the history of jazz -- he is a musician who not only took part in all of the genre's major movements from the '40s to the '90s, but one who was instrumental in creating those movements as well.

Collegian Arts Columnist
Collegian columnist Steve Kurutz discusses the hidden musical treasures he found at a junk sale.

Ship shape
Recently, ship movies have been dropping anchor in theaters everywhere.

Italian drama finds humor in sadness
A man stands in the middle of a traffic jam in a small Italian village, waving his arms and yelling warnings to all of the careless drivers with concern evident in his wide, panicked eyes.

Days of 'Wine' and roses
Collegian Feature Photo

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Collegian Editorial
Back to basics: Trend of fraternities becoming alcohol-free a positive step

Keeping In Touch With USG
USG reaches out to help students voice their concerns

Letters to the editor