Pulling together
HERNDON -- To honor the memory of 11 young people who died in a cabin fire March 22, the road to Line Mountain High School has been lined with gold and blue ribbons, the high school's colors.

LGBSA kicks off Pride Week
A theatrical performance by a bisexual incest survivor, a drag workshop and an "absolutely fabulous dance" are just a few attractions of the 13th annual Pride Week.

Sportscenter Café set for downtown
A sports bar with an outdoor twist will soon open in downtown State College.

March meltdown
Collegian feature photo

Candidates attend multicultural forum
Student leaders heard four tickets for Undergraduate Student Government president voice support for affirmative action and diversity programs last night.

USG candidates set goal of working with University administrators
Goals such as improving education and increasing University funding catch the attention of students, but Undergraduate Student Government can only accomplish these goals through the University administration.

Rodent racer
Collegian feature photo

College of Medicine develops new heart assist device
A new device developed in part by the University's College of Medicine may help heart patients live longer, more comfortable lives.

Radio show features feminist artists
The rabbit is out of the hat on Pride Week at the University. WPSU-FM (91.5)'s "Purple Rabbit Show" devotes its time to publicizing issues and events concerning lesbian and bisexual feminist women and gay feminist men.

CATA to approve expansion of services
Increased state funding could provide expanded Centre Area Transportation Authority bus service for State College and several outlying areas starting in August.

Growing size of Thon may change location
Despite upcoming renovations to the White Building, the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon will not have a new home next year, for now.

Donor gives $5 million to chapel expansion
The Frank Pasquerilla family of Johnstown has made a $5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Eisenhower Chapel. The announcement was made Friday in a Department of Public Information news release.

Exhibition interaction
From a study of John Milton to a study of rat bones, from research on plant growth to a poetry reading, the exhibits and performances of the Graduate Research Exhibition were as diverse as the students who created them.

Persian New Year
Collegian feature photo

Write-in ticket loses campaign privileges
The write-in ticket for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president, Kornelius P. Spankum and Kendra Ciesla (junior-advertising), will not be able to participate in tonight's debate or appear in Wednesday's voter guide published in The Daily Collegian.

Activity fee system rejected by CCSG
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments has declined to support a recommendation for the implementation of a two-tier system of the student activity fee at all campuses.

Women's History Month Trivia

Police log

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Keenan rebounds; laxers top UMBC
Down 3-7 after the first quarter against Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) on Saturday, Penn State goalie Kevin Keenan knew his position was in jeopardy.

Lady laxers reign over Monarchs after dropping one to Princeton
With a three-game losing streak on its back, the Penn State women's lacrosse team was in a freefall before yesterday's matchup with No. 15 Old Dominion.

Injured Stephens' presence missed in cager's NIT loss
It was a career night for Gyasi Cline-Heard. The 6-foot-7 freshman power forward set career highs in points (14), minutes (24) and field goals attempted (8). He also pulled down five rebounds.

Sluggers' slide leads to series split
Two games into its Big Ten opening series with Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., the Nittany Lion baseball team had reason to smile.

Lady sluggers take two from Badgers
Lady Lion softball coach Robin Petrini couldn't help but be satisfied her team's performance this weekend. Penn State's two wins against Wisconsin this weekend have already equaled Penn State's conference total from last year.

Spikers split in Garden State
Princeton (10-7) squashed Penn State (14-14) 3-0 on Friday but the Lions came back Saturday night with a 3-0 victory of their own against Rutgers-Newark (15-9). Both opponents were division rivals.

Musser struggles at NCAAs, looks to next year
Clint Musser went through the motions. He listened to the announcer call his name. He waved to the crowd. He descended from the awards platform and shook hands with the other seven All-Americans.

Fencer Tom Peng stepped up when it mattered most
Penn State junior epee fencer Tom Peng didn't have much time to dream last Saturday night. He was so anxious to compete, he only got an hour of sleep. He made up for the lost time last Sunday afternoon.

Ruggers gain experience at Invitational
The Penn State men's rugby team traveled to Pittsburgh Saturday with two goals in mind -- getting younger players some experience and beating Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Lion Swimmen finish season with NCAAs
The Penn State swimming and diving team wrapped up its season Saturday at the NCAA Championships at Auburn, Ga.

Netwomen fall to Gophers, Hawkeyes
Penn State women's tennis coach Sue Whiteside was pleased with her team's doubles play. She liked the Lady Lions' ability to bounce back after a loss. She said several of her players are making definite breakthroughs in their play.

Booters land new recruits
Sean, Derek, Kevin, Whitney, Ryan, Chris and another Ryan. They may not have cool names like Diego, Alexi or Pelé, but they are still excellent soccer players. And the Penn State men's soccer team is betting its future on them.

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Collegian Editorial
No place like home: Segregating students to certain sectors of town discriminatory

My Opinion
Evolution theory may require more 'faith' than we realize

My Opinion

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Online editors for this issue:
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Sports: Bridgette Blair
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
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