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Study examines lack of sleep at Thon
By 9 a.m. Sunday, University professor Nancy Records had them right where she wanted them -- in a state of total sleep deprivation.

Student-athletes balance books
Describing the task student-athletes face in attempting to juggle both sports and academics is, well, academic. It's a challenge.

Love of theater shows on professor's stage
In front of a crowded Art of Theatre class in Forum, Annie McGregor's love of the theater is evident in her every movement.

Shining through the storm
Collegian feature photo

Memories of Thon
Collegian photo page

Not all survive Thon's 48 hours
Throughout the weekend, some dancers dropped out of the 1998 Interfraternity Coucil/Panhellenic Dance Marathon from exhaustion, swollen ankles and other ailments, while others were able to make it through all 48 hours.

Group to boost feminist activity
Five University students traveled to the NOW Women of Color and Allies Summit in Arlington, Va., this past weekend and returned with vigor, ready to promote feminist activism on campus.

Steve Miller to perform at University
Rock's self-proclaimed "Joker" is returning to State College. The Steve Miller Band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. April 4 at The Bryce Jordan Center, according to Bernie Punt, marketing representative for the center.

Committee questions Spanier
HARRISBURG -- At University President Graham Spanier's house Saturday, the 1998 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon came up. One of the people working as a server mentioned that he had danced in the event in 1992.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Collegian feature photo

Police Log

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Rocket man, record man
Throughout history, there have been many seemingly unbeatable records that have fallen. There was Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak before Cal Ripken Jr. came along or Fleetwood Mac's album sales for Rumours before Michael Jackson released Thriller.

But it's got to be a good feeling for one Penn State sprinter to know that it's unlikely anyone will ever be able to break his record.

Gymwomen shine in defeat
The final score of any competition sometimes tells only half the story. This was the case at the Penn State women's gymnastics meet at the Bruin Classic Sunday evening.

U.S. hockey team's antics anger fans
I'm moving.

I'm getting the hell out of this country.

If that men's hockey team is the best this country has to offer, I don't want to be a United States citizen anymore.

Dutka roars in like a Lion in his return to gymmen
The banner hanging from the railing at the west end of Rec Hall read: "PSU Gymnastics Just Like Paradise." But for one Penn State gymnast, it was better than paradise.

Lady cagers full of confidence heading into Big Ten Tourney
One thing is certain about the Lady Lion basketball team -- it is confident.

Garner makes statement against Spartans, Badgers
With the Penn State women's basketball team on a four-game skid and none of the Lady Lions seeming to emerge as go-to players, someone had to step up last weekend.

In name only
Kim McGreevy has been everything from an All-American to the Blue and White Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year.

Collosal blowouts, final scramble for wins leading to Big Ten season finale
The Indiana men's basketball team may have been blown out by Michigan 112-64 Sunday, but Hoosier coach Bobby Knight can take pride in the fact that he only lost the game, not his words.

Two wrestlers vie for last spot in tourney lineup
And then there were two for the Penn State wrestling team.

Lady golfers fall short at Classic
Combating a lackluster team performance and uncharacteristically wet and overcast Arizona weather, senior Laura Hammond won the Midwest Classic this weekend in Phoenix.

Board games
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Collegian Editorial
Someday: Thon provides hope that one day cancer will not be an obstacle

My Opinion
Men can be an important part of feminist movement

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