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'Can you feel it?' STOMP captivates with nonverbal comedy, jaw-dropping percussion
People go to STOMP expecting to see unusual items used in interesting rhythms. They expect chest-pounding bangs and clangs on stage. They even expect to leave with a headache. They don't expect to leave with their ribs aching from laughing at the show's comedy.

Handbook offers minority students guide to life on campus
Imagine a white student at the University of Ghana. Walking around campus or sitting in the classrooms, it would be a struggle for the student to blend in, fit in or feel comfortable. This is an example given by Marc Levey, a principal author of How to Succeed on a Majority Campus: A Guide for Minority Students, of what minority students often experience at a predominantly white institution.

Town, campus gyms work out future plans
In the past nine years, the nature of athletic facilities both on and off campus has changed greatly, and the University's fitness programs are adjusting to keep up, said Tim Curley, athletic director.

No passing: Crowded gyms turn some away
Due to an overflow of interest this semester, the recreational sports fitness program has had to turn students away from fitness classes and has halted the sale of additional passes.

STRAIGHT ahead: Group elects new batch of officials, discusses semester agenda
Grappling with declining membership and the absence of its founding leader, members of Students Reinforcing Adherence In General Heterosexual Tradition met Tuesday night to lay the framework for a new semester.

Judgment calls: District justice applies life experience, humor to work in Centre County
Wandering around Fayette Campus, wondering what to do next with his life, college student Carmine Prestia's eye glanced at a flier about a major in law enforcement and corrections. And, as they say, the rest is history.

State, federal budgets may mean fewer loans, more grants
Recently proposed budgets spell both good and bad news for University students who receive financial aid.

Underpass remains closed to student traffic
The underpass at the intersection of Pollock and Shortlidge roads is dormant. It was a well-intentioned idea that simply did not work," said Paul Ruskin, spokesperson for Office of Physical Plant.

Journal costs drain University budget
Higher education is selling its most valuable commodity -- ideas printed in academic journals -- at way too high a price, University President Graham Spanier told the University Faculty Senate Tuesday.

New town senators appointed in USG
At its meeting Tuesday, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate appointed two new town senators.

Feature photo: Not-so-fluffy stuff

Preliminary Hearings

Police Log

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Lions address run-stopping woes with beefy recruits
The criticism was the same for the Penn State football team after each of its three losses in 1997. The defensive line was too small and, as a result, the opposition was able to run at will.

Football recruits sign dotted line
The most important decision in many high school football players' lives was made yesterday, on National Signing Day. It is the day when highly touted athletes across the country officially accept scholarships to play football.

Lions get Recker-ed in Hoosierland
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana men's basketball coach Bob Knight has a simple wish. Just once, he'd like to have his team play perfectly.

Recker rampage spells Lion demise
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana's Luke Recker came into last night's game against Penn State with some personal business to take care of.

Big Ten front runners run for cover; Badger fans flocking
No Big Ten women's basketball team is safe. After beating Big Ten leader No. 12 Illinois 82-71 last Friday, Iowa (10-9, 7-3 Big Ten) moved into a first-place tie and appeared on its way to turning a disappointing season around.

Charlotte's World Wide Web
She has experienced scorching Australian summers. She has learned the finer points of speaking the Hungarian language. She fenced her way to a World Cup championship in Poland.

Minnesota wrestlers grappling with success
Shelton Benjamin knows a thing or two about keeping his confidence. Benjamin, Minnesota's senior heavyweight, remembers exactly where he was on a certain Sunday afternoon in mid-January -- namely, in the finals of the 1998 Cliff Keen/NWCA National Duals at Iowa's thunderous Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Icer teams experience ranking reorganization
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) experienced a shakeup this past weekend when the top two teams, Penn State and Iowa State, both lost. The No. 1 Icers dropped two road games to No. 3 Michigan-Dearborn and No. 4 Eastern Michigan. The No. 2 Cyclones split their weekend series with No. 9 Illinois.

Gymwomen look to bring routines to highest level
The Penn State women's gymnastics team is focused on two goals. From now until the conclusion of the season, the Lady Lions will focus on incorporating more difficult skills into their routines and performing those skills cleanly. If these goals are accomplished, the Lions can increase their national ranking and make the NCAA Super Six.

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Collegian Editorial
Breaking it down: University must consider fall break for the good of student body

My Opinion
Interest in Clinton's personal life turns government into circus

Letters to the editor