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Couples seek right to wed
University groups celebrated National Freedom To Marry Day, discussed difficulties same-sex couples have when trying to marry.

Nuclear Society hopes for chain reaction of jobs, public awareness
Although its members do not build nuclear weapons or talk about the political justification of their use, the American Nuclear Society does discuss the potential of nuclear energy.

RA on the fast track
This week's personality profile

Speaking out
Malcolm X Grassroots Movement addresses race, law, gender issues

Gift of song
Fraternity offers melodic Valentine messages

Love turns to abuse for some
Valentine's Day may be here again, but not all relationships involve hearts, flowers and candy.

Spanier talks about film
University President Graham Spanier took his monthly radio show in a new direction last night with a discussion of how movies influence society.

Spanier to name new dean
University Board of Trustees members will consider the acting dean of the honors college in March.

MTV scouts student talent for spring break specials
Sunny skies and fun-filled beaches could be on the horizon for Rocco Impreveduto.

Mock trial by jury
Court exercise raises rape awareness

Clinic owner guilty of fraud
In a decision handed down Tuesday morning, Dr. Steven C. Brigham was found guilty of defrauding insurance companies and failure to file income tax returns, the New York Attorney General's office said.

Truck walk
Collegian feature photo

Clothing store to open
Clothing shoppers will have a new option this spring for shopping on College Avenue.

Spanier discusses teen-age pressures
Topics ranging from dating behavior to body piercing were discussed last night on University President Graham Spanier's monthly radio call-in show, "To the Best of My Knowledge," broadcast on WPSU-FM (90.1, 91.5, 106.7).

Police Log

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When they see her smile . . .
Penn State women's gymnastics coach Steve Shephard noticed something special about Janae Whittaker during his recruiting travels three years ago.

Lady cager Falcone sees limited time on the court
Before the season began, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland talked about her dream of seeing Helen Darling and Chrissy Falcone playing together in the same backcourt.

Exploring the intricacies of fencing
Fencing. A sport that combines the fine arts of quickness and precision. A sport with a tradition that dates back more than 3,000 years.
A sport few people know much about.

Dunn not to blame for cager woes
During the last two seasons the Penn State men's basketball team has lost 26 times. With those losses have come some finger pointing by Nittany Lion fans and the media.

Swimmen deep-six morning practices
Swimming is a very demanding sport that makes the entire body throb and exercises almost every muscle.

That's why they are taking a break.

Lady spikers sign three top recruits
After a runner-up finish in the NCAA tournament, the Penn State women's volleyball team has received letters of intent from three top-notch high school seniors.

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Collegian Editorial
Chronic problem: Marijuana laws must be clarified to end selective prosecution

My Opinion
Salaries of teachers vs. NBA players show where priorities lie

Letters to the editor