Cause of cabin fire unknown
MILES TOWNSHIP -- Investigators announced yesterday they were still searching for the cause of a cabin fire on Madisonburg Mountain, believed by many to be the worst tragedy in Centre County history.

Residents enjoy own gala Oscars events
Spotlights glared. Men and women walked down the red carpet decked out in their best threads while a three-piece band serenaded them.

Lecturer uses justice experience in classes
Even though he said most people don't aspire to work at a prison, Barry Johnson said he's glad to bring 10 years of corrections experience to the Rape and Sexual Violence class he teaches.

Chief justice resigns from Elections Court
The chief justice of the Undergraduate Student Government Elections Court, Duane Gildea, resigned yesterday after a petition for his removal was presented before the USG Supreme Court on Sunday.

USG candidates face off in debate
Last night, the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice-presidential campaign became more heated during the second of three debates.

School documentary debated
Spectators at the State College Area High School Board meeting last night filled every seat in the board room and lined the walls.

Snack attack
Weight gain not related to late-night snacking, but to amount of calories consumed.

Lay's fat-free chips courtesy of Olestra intrigue students, but concern about side effects prevalent
A recent breakthrough in the snacking industry, the new Lay's WOW brand chips and Doritos, are low fat and fat free with half the calories, but more importantly, they have the taste of the original chips. The reason for the flavor retention is Olean, which is the brand name of the fat-free cooking oil, Olestra.

Fresh air
As warm weather approaches, many University students are looking forward to getting outside and going hiking, mountain biking or simply relaxing in the fresh air.

Applicants numbers may reach record
HERSHEY -- The numbers just keep growing and growing.

Trustees approve construction projects
HERSHEY -- More on-campus construction will be in store for students at University Park.

Geisinger merger updated at trustees' meeting
HERSHEY -- Combined services, new academic opportunities and continued negotiations are some of the benefits the creation of the Penn State Geisinger Health System has brought.

Day to raise diabetes awareness
The American Diabetes Association is holding an alert campaign today to encourage college students, among others, to become aware of their risk of diabetes.

USG Academic Assembly elects executive members
After a three-hour meeting Sunday night, Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly elected David Kayal (junior-economics) as assembly president and re-elected Nathan Cline (senior-kinesiology) vice president for next year.

Announcements from Shields

Police log

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Lady Lions ready for championship
The story of the Lady Lions' basketball season can be divided into two chapters.

North-South clash in cager NIT semifinals
Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn certainly has Georgia on his mind. And rightfully so.

Note to Juniata: Spikers' bite is worse than bark
When Juniata came to Penn State back in January, the visiting Tiger fans outroared the Nittany Lions' crowd, but Juniata lost.

'Super outstanding'
Talk to Mike Dutka's teammates, coaches and rival coaches in the Big Ten, and you'd think you were hearing about Superman. Talk to him though, and you'd swear it's Clark Kent.

Tough call leaves Neidlinger empty-handed
CLEVELAND -- Going into the 177-pound quarterfinal match last weekend at the NCAA Championships, Penn State wrestler Rob Neidlinger knew his competitor very well; the No. 1 seed Mitch Clark from Ohio State.

Collegian Sports Column
Collegian Columnist J.P. Gramlich talks about how Central Michigan became the Cinderella squad at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

Traditional laxer powerhouses annually commit to top-notch recruiting
Blue Jays, Orangemen and Tigers. Although they may seem unrelated, these mascots represent teams that have a stranglehold over the rest of men's college lacrosse: Johns Hopkins, Syracuse and the new kid on the block, Princeton.

Boxers preparing for midwestern adventure at National Championship
When the bell sounded and the dust cleared Saturday night at White Building, three men wearing blue and white stood victorious.

Collegian Sports Briefs
Lady Sluggers finish weekend tourney 3-1; Brown's trial delayed again, no new date set

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Collegian Editorial
Changing key: Increase in concert diversity step toward learning outside classroom

My Opinion
Big screen offers some advice for how we all should live

Letters to the editor