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Phil's followers
PUNXSUTAWNEY -- Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, thus predicting six more weeks of winter weather. But he was not the only attraction.

Sociology lecturer 'destined' to teach
Gently caressing his Buddhist prayer beads, Sam Richards, senior lecturer of sociology, gets a laugh out of his students in Sociology 119 (Race and Ethnic Relations). He tells a story of eating guinea pigs in Ecuador.

Despite rehabilitation claim, Tucker to be executed today
The impending execution of convicted murderer turned born-again Christian, Karla Faye Tucker, 38, has sparked some new debate about the death penalty and when it should be applied.

Diverters still on borough agenda
Traffic in State College, especially the East College Heights neighborhood, dominated discussion at the State College Borough Council meeting last night.

University waits for state budget
If the University gets the money it has requested from the state, increased salaries and decreased class sizes could be some of the educational benefits on the horizon.

Dickinson receives rise in applications
What's in a name? In the case of The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University, the name change may be the cause of an increase in applications for 1998-99.

Sprucing Up
Collegian Feature Photo

Call trace feature added to 862, 865 exchanges
University dorms are now equipped to trace harassing or obscene phone calls through a new call trace feature made available by the University's Office of Telecommunications.

IFC nominees present goals
Nominees for the positions of Interfraternity Council president, executive vice president and treasurer gave speeches at an IFC meeting last night at Kappa Sigma fraternity, 255 Highland Ave.

Announcements from Shields

Police Log

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PSU, OSU give Big Ten gift of unwanted tickets
Thanks to Ohio State and Penn State, students and alumni at other Big Ten universities will have an opportunity to attend the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament.

Trackmen pair impressive in Boston at Terrier Classic
For Andrew Hardyk, the Classic was a chance to get his feet wet. For Neil McNutt, it was an opportunity to qualify for NCAA championships.

Classic learning experience for trackwomen
The Penn State women's indoor track team did not win any events on Sunday at the Boston Terrier Classic, but it did come away with more confidence as the Big Ten Championships approach.

Canadian swimwomen bring northern flavor to 'The States'
Before every home swim meet at Penn State's McCoy Natatorium, "Oh, Canada," the Canadian national anthem, is played. Senior swimmer Carmen Kondra is moved every time she hears it because she is from that country, and so are three of her teammates.

Showdown is a letdown for bowlers
Familiarity breeds confidence. Unfortunately, confidence doesn't always lead to success.

Collegian Feature Photo
Coaching before kisses

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Unique show STOMPs onto Eisenhower stage
You've seen them in Coke commercials, on Letterman and, if you're lucky, in New York City.

Waiting for the band
Before last year, concert-goers at The Bryce Jordan Center may have needed just a little perseverance in order to get good seats for their favorite shows.

Radio stations B-103 and WMAJ-AM sold to Froggy 98 owner
Before last year, concert-goers at The Bryce Jordan Center may have needed just a little perseverance in order to get good seats for their favorite shows.

Movin' art
Art on the Move puts University artists work on display

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Collegian Editorial
Healing the rift: Northern Ireland peace talks set example for other nations

My Opinion
Liberal arts education serves as students' gateway to world

Letters to the editor