Pa. universities grieve deaths of fire victims
After a 19-year-old area resident randomly fired five rounds on the HUB lawn in September 1996, leaving one student dead, many Penn State students sought counseling to deal with their grief.

USG candidates focus on bettering education
Perhaps more than any other issue, education plays a part in every student's life at the University. Candidates for USG president and vice president discussed what the University should do to make education better.

USG tickets meet minority groups
Candidates for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president faced some of the toughest questions of their campaigns last night.

Campaign fined $40 for election violation
A candidate for Undergraduate Student Government president was found guilty last night of an election violation and sentenced to a $40 fine by the USG Supreme Court.

CATA driver shuttles students with a smile
Community Close-up: CATA Bus Driver Chris Deck

Erie college receives $20 million donation
Penn State Erie received the largest gift in the college's history this past week from an anonymous donor.

Hoisting the sales
The box office is not the only place people are sinking their money for the highest-grossing movie ever.

College life can take toll on students' health
Do you remember when you were younger and your mother pestered you to wash your hands before you ate? It turns out, as usual, mother knew best.

Police seize Heicklen's 'joint' again
Officers from University Police Services confiscated at least one "joint" yesterday from retired professor Julian Heicklen during his weekly marijuana protest in front of University Gates.

Latino fraternity gets IFC blessing
The Interfraternity Council has recently approved a new fraternity chapter.

Car accident injures 3
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP -- Three people were injured in a four-car accident on the 1000 block of East College Avenue Wednesday night, the State College Police Department said.

School of business alters requirements
A not-so-new requirement will hit the Smeal College of Business Administration soon. Starting this summer, all incoming business students will find 12 credits of foreign language on their audits, a general education regulation the school last held in 1953.

Elections fever
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Spring kicks
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Loop Dreams
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Women's History Month Trivia

Police log

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Golden fleece
NEW YORK -- When Titus Ivory knocked down his second 3-pointer of the game with just over three minutes remaining in the National Invitation Tournament final to bring Penn State within four of Minnesota at 64-60, it brought the Nittany Lions back to life.

Lisicky says goodbye to Lion hoops
NEW YORK -- When Pete Lisicky got to the locker room it hit him -- his career at Penn State was over. First there were tears, but then the smile returned.

Sluggers aim high as Big Ten season opens
Last year's Nittany Lion baseball team had high expectations heading into the Big Ten season. After winning the conference crown the year before, Penn State expected to take its game to a new level.

Lady sluggers readying for tough conference play
The preseason schedule for the Penn State softball team was tough enough. The Lady Lions competed in tournaments in Texas, Florida and South Carolina. They've faced the likes of Florida State and Louisiana State, not to mention several other strong teams.

Spikers see red looking toward Rutgers rematch
The Penn State men's volleyball team may be inspired this weekend by something more than a desire to win -- revenge.

Laxers hoping to get on roll at home
This weekend the Nittany Lions will play at home, yet in unfamiliar territory -- they will play outdoors.

Lady laxers focusing on improving fundamentals
The little things kill. The No. 9 Penn State women's lacrosse team experienced that last weekend against William and Mary and Virginia. The team struggled with basic skills as it dropped both games.

Netmen to face Hawkeyes, Gophers
They hope practice makes perfect. After losing a crucial doubles point last weekend to Wisconsin, the Penn State men's tennis team (7-4, 0-1 Big Ten) has practiced its doubles play to prepare for two upcoming road matches against Big Ten rivals Minnesota and Iowa.

Struggling netwomen kickoff home schedule against Iowa, Minnesota
The Penn State women's tennis team will start taking stock for the rest of the season with its first home matches of the spring this weekend.

Trackmen to host Jim Thorpe Invite
El Nino and bizarre weather have gripped the nation all year resulting in unpredictable calamities of the elements. This must be in the back of the minds of the Nittany Lion men's track and field team members as they prepare to turn the inside out -- making the transition from a successful indoor season to an unpredictable outdoor season.

Trackwomen start anew at Raleigh Relays
The beginning of a season provides the opportunity to start anew with a refreshed approach. Sometimes the pressure to succeed with premature expectations can be overwhelming to a team.

Lady Ruggers face future final four foes
The Penn State, Radcliffe and Navy women's rugby team already know they have qualified for the Final Four in May. So when the three sides meet this weekend at Virginia Tech, it will be more than just a regular tournament.

Bump given award for early-season success
Penn State pitcher Nate Bump has been selected Big Ten Pitcher of the Week. This is the fourth time in his career the senior right-hander has picked up the honor.

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Collegian Editorial
Be proud: Pride Week marks advancements, looks toward future goals

My Opinion
Break out the bananas: Time for spring break memories

Voices of Unity


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Living in the '80s
If rock 'n' roll had kicked the bucket sometime in 1971, it could have left the world while it was still beautiful, different and in one piece. But, even as its songs extolled the virtues of an early demise, rock lived on.

Modern makeup goes retro
Call it the end of the simple, natural look. Call it a chance to experiment. Call it the return of the long hours it took to apply makeup in the '80s.

Catching up with Depeche Mode
Synthesizers, cute lyrics and wild hair and makeup seemed to be the recipe for success for many early techno-pop imports from Britain in the early '80s.

Manson's bizarre tome takes readers straight to 'Hell'
You've heard the rumors. You've listened to the tales.

Stranded at the drive-in
Although it's not quite time for those summer nights yet, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies will be out again this weekend.

Celebrity fashion highlights Oscars
As film fans were glued to their TV sets during Monday night's Academy Awards, many star-gazers may have been commenting on celebrity fashion as much as the actual awards.

'Crunch time'
Sitting in a booth at the back of a small-town diner, Lou orders a plate of fries. At the end of a bad day, the only thing he wants to do is to enjoy his fries in peace and quiet.

Thespians to perform Hair
Theatre students are getting ready to let their HAIR down.