Psyched up
Students act as guinea pigs for extra credit in psychology

Wonder Woman
Personality Profile: As a high school student in Texas, Bonnie Ferguson never thought that she'd be in the military. That all changed when she called a recruiter who offered her a free ride to any college she would like. Ferguson (junior-media studies) chose the University.

USG candidates focus on diversity
Election series part II: One of USG's biggest tasks is bringing together the multitude of different interests of University students.

Panel airs views on drug legalization
About 50 University students got an earful of marijuana facts, figures and history last night in a panel discussion about the pros and cons of the legalization of the drug.

Car Crash on College Avenue
Collegian news photo

Mass of Brass
Collegian feature photo

Tree's company
Collegian feature photo

Four marijuana advocates bound over for trial
BELLEFONTE -- Four of the five smokers charged along with retired professor Julian Heicklen in his marijuana protest Feb. 12 went before District Justice Allen Sinclair yesterday in their attempt to reverse current marijuana laws.

Preliminary Hearings

Lipizzaners to return to center
"The Wonderful World of Horses," featuring the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, will return to the University at 7:30 p.m. May 1 in The Bryce Jordan Center.

USG candidates face public
Students will be able to meet the candidates for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Student Book Store, 330 E. College Ave., said Scott Nycum, debate and publicity elections commissioner.

Firefighters rescue victim with Jaws of Life
The Alpha Fire Co. responded yesterday morning to a two-car accident at the intersection of Pugh Street and Fairmount Avenue, according to a news release from the fire company.

Women's History Month Trivia

Police log

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Cagers dig way into NIT finals
NEW YORK -- It's not the big ball, but it's a Cinderella story nonetheless.

Student-athletes rake in academic awards at banquet
The 11th anniversary of National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, but the celebration of Penn State student-athletes started Monday with the Student-Athlete Advisory Board Academic Achievement Awards Banquet.

Trackwomen prepare for outdoor season
Sometimes it's acceptable to finish third, especially when competing in one of the strongest conferences in the country.

Wilcox victorious in battle for respect of women's boxing
When Mike Tyson fought Frank Bruno on March 16, 1996, in front of a Pay-Per-View audience of more than 30 million viewers, the main event was not the main topic of conversation the next day. Christy Martin defeated Diedre Gogarty on the undercard and it marked the first time a women's bout outshone a male Pay-Per-View card in terms of action and competitiveness.

Standing alone
In the middle of Pennsylvania, No. 17 Penn State is on the outskirts of lacrosse country.

Crowd support warming up cagers on quest for NIT crown
NEW YORK -- The Penn State men's basketball team has a storied history of playing well, and winning at The Bryce Jordan Center.

Billman's rookie run earns fifth at NCAAs
CLEVELAND -- Two weeks ago, Jamarr Billman was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

Competitor to coach: McCoy adjusts to new vocation
CLEVELAND -- At this time last year, Penn State's Kerry McCoy stood on top of the NCAA Championship podium and received his first-place medal as the heavyweight national champion for the second time in his illustrious career.

Seven swimmen splash into NCAAs
A long, grueling six-month season now comes down to a single competition.

WNIT title run was fusion of old and new
Back on Oct. 14 at Penn State basketball Media Day, Lady Lion coach Rene Portland talked about putting her team back on the map.

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Collegian Editorial
Let them stay: Iraqi dissident deportations send frightening message to the public

My Opinion
Key to women's advancement found in getting angry

Letters to the editor