Police cite 5 during protest
On State College Police Department territory yesterday, Professor Emeritus Julian Heicklen was out to see some police action.

Speaker emphasizes forgiving
That theme of compassion and love was repeated during anti-death penalty events held last night in the HUB. The events, speeches and the signing, were sponsored by the Death Penalty Abolition Coalition, which draws members from Penn State Amnesty International, the Penn State chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and Pax Christi at Penn State.

Community leader concerned with children's needs, hopes
Thelma Price, through her work with area children, has become an important part of a movement to emphasize children's rights and bring about change in area schools.

Skeptics dispel myths, legends
From Bigfoot to outer space aliens and UFOs, the goal of the Penn State Skeptics Club is to prove what it calls "myths," wrong.

Valentine's Day: Hearts and Daggers

Science of falling in love
Love and lasting relationships -- some people think these life-changing happenings are determined by fate and chance.

Sometimes, Cupid misses his target
Students reflect on commercialization, public displays of affection during Valentine's Day.

From a distance: Lovers celebrate holiday apart
Some students may be busy making Valentine's Day dinner reservations or stocking up on chocolates and flowers for their boyfriends or girlfriends, while others may be trying to find a way to cope without their lovers this weekend.

Local businesses cash in on holiday gifts
Pasquale Bondi is one of the reasons local stores have been busy this week.

Bedazzling: House of Dazzle's Masquerade Ball planned to benefit The AIDS Project
Fabulous costumes, music and entertainment in celebration of Valentine's Day is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. tonight at The Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., for the House of Dazzle Masquerade Ball.

ID card makover includes added student services
If all goes according to schedule, the University's new ID cards should finally be ready for action by the 1998 Summer Session, said David Rose, manager of the ID card office.

Renovations may create higher fee
Before the plans have been finalized and the construction has been started, discussions about the costs for the use and upkeep of the soon-to-be renovated White Building and its facilities have begun.

Blowing in the wind
Collegian feature photo.

Conklin announces intent to run for Senate
Local businessman Scott Conklin announced yesterday his intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the 34th district state Senate seat.

USG elects new director of lobbying department
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate elected Art Spicciati to be the USG lobbying director Tuesday night at a meeting.

Preliminary Hearings

Police Log

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Cagers look to exact revenge against stumbling Wisconsin
For one team it was the high point of the season, for the other it was as low as it would get.

Lady cagers hope to end home season with sweep
Last year, the Lady Lion basketball team headed into its Valentine's Day weekend with matchups against Michigan and Iowa clinging to hopes of making the NCAA Tournament.

Wrestlers riding momentum into dual meets
All season long, Penn State wrestling coach John Fritz has stressed improvement.

Three Lion fencers heading west to participate in Junior Olympics
They aren't going to Nagano. Not for these Olympics, anyway.

Fan-hungry Spikers greet Ball St., Rutgers-Newark
Only 201 fans showed up to support the men's volleyball team last Tuesday in Penn State's three-game sweep of Eastern Mennonite. Swing hitter David Gealey wasn't very happy.

Gymwomen to face off against Buckeyes
The rivalry may not be as intense as Michigan and Ohio State in college football, but the Penn State and Ohio State women's gymnastics teams have had some classic contests throughout the years.

Gymmen trio look to take Lone Star state by storm
Hakeem. Troy. Nolan. All have made a name for themselves in Texas.

Virginia Tech Invitational to provide trackmen with best of both worlds
The Penn State men's indoor track team will get the best of both worlds this weekend -- top individual competition and a fast track of which to take advantage.

A Dickens weekend for trackwomen
It is the tale of two cities. The Penn State women's indoor track team will compete in two meets in two different cities this weekend.

Sluggers begin season against UNC-Charlotte
Tomorrow at noon the Penn State baseball team will open its season at UNC-Charlotte (3-0) in a doubleheader against the 49ers, followed by a single game on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Oh, the horror!
"If you were the only suspect in a senseless bloodbath, would you be standing in the horror section?" asked film geek Randy in the hit horror movie Scream.

Jewelry protects superstitious from harm
As odd as it may seem now, petrified snail amulets were thought to bring good luck in the 18th century.

Charmed, I'm sure
A black cat crosses your path on your way to class. The mirror in your bathroom has cracked. When you finally sit down to read the morning newspaper, the date in the upper left-hand corner says Friday the 13th.

2nd Annual Ska Fest set to invade HUB
Area ska fans will be dancing to their hearts' content this Valentine's Day weekend.

Pumpkin guitarist Iha gives love a bad name on solo album
Listening to a bad love song can be a truly grating experience.

Coltrane good addition for jazz collection
John Coltrane could be the most influential jazz musician of all time. If he is not the most influential, he is definitely the most famous.

Silly love songs have serious origins
You'd think that people would have had enough silly love songs.

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Collegian Editorial
Drink to this: Act 199's purpose, enforcement tactics miss the mark

From the Editor
Act 199 does not serve its intended purpose

Letters to the editor

Keeping In Touch With USG
Act 199 does not serve its intended purpose

Voice Your View
Caller answers weekly question about Iraq