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Police promote subletting safety
With spring traditionally being prime sublet season, the State College Police Department issued a warning to all students wishing to sublet their apartment for the summer.

Program stresses safe-sex
Get tested. That was the overriding message at "Protect the Blood," a program about AIDS and HIV that about 50 people attended last night in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center ballroom.

DiFranco brings blend of folk, punk to Eisenhower
Ani DiFranco has accomplished a lot in her career -- she owns and operates her own record label, has released 11 albums in nine years and has managed to earn a reputation as one of the stalwarts of '90s music, even though she refuses to sign with a major label.

Cooking shows spice up TV network
It sounds a lot like something Jerry Seinfeld would have left out of his act: What's the deal with TV cooking shows? I mean, you can't smell or taste the food, and you don't even get to lick the bowl when the show's done. What's the deal?

Surveys follow Class of 2000 trends
Missy Erenrich may not be the most typical sophomore at the University.

Study shows more students begin drinking alcohol in high school
Although 53 percent of University students said their alcohol consumption increased during their freshman year, more students are beginning to drink during high school, according to Penn State's Class of 2000 Project.

Students drawn to blood drive
Blood. Every student has it -- but to the American Red Cross, it's precious.

Governor recognizes graduate students
Recognition and appreciation are extended to University graduate students this week.

National Day of Silence quietly raises awareness
The roar of Pride Week has ended, and an eerie silence has fallen over the Lambda Student Alliance.

Easter conjures up basket of memories
Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way. April 12 is around the corner and many children, students and adults are getting ready for a visit from that world-renowned bunny.

Conversation stresses arts' importance
Students pass by them every day, but rarely venture inside.

Group to render traditional ballet
When the Bolshoi Ballet takes the stage at The Bryce Jordan Center tonight, they won't be bringing anything new to town. That, however, is the point.

Taking action
Collegian Feature Photo

Student charged with assault
Jordan J. Wolfson, the University student from New York who allegedly assaulted another man on campus last week, was charged yesterday with simple assault, ethnic intimidation and harassment and stalking, District Justice Carmine Prestia's office said.

Police log

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Rug burn
Penn State rugby player Paul Sochocky suffered a tear of his medial collateral ligament in his right knee last September in a match against West Virginia. The doctor said he shouldn't be playing. But against Navy last Saturday, Sochocky personally accounted for half of Penn State's offense.

Brown overcomes sprains, breaks, surgeries
She's been playing a sport every day of her life since second grade. She's suffered six concussions, a wrist injury, mouth surgery and back and hip problems. But one would never know.

Sluggers earn split with Hoyas
Heading into yesterday's doubleheader with Georgetown in Washington D.C., the Penn State baseball team's offense resembled Murderer's Row.

Houston's midseason liftoff powers Spikers
With his long, lanky exterior, Eric Houston, swing hitter for the Penn State men's volleyball team, doesn't look like he could stand up under intense pressure.

Struggling Netmen seek to end skid vs. Duquesne
After losing five straight matches, including three at home, the Penn State men's tennis team needs to get a win to stop its free fall.

Big Ten track teams keep busy while waiting for tourney
With the Big Ten Championships coming May 22-24, the men's track and field teams have been preparing themselves for their annual civil war by competing in big-name events and capturing several qualifying marks for the NCAA Championships in June.

Boxers take third at nationals; Scott wins individual title
Before they left for the National Collegiate Boxing Championships in Lexington, Ky., this past weekend, members of the Penn State Boxing Club wrote down their team goals. The goal at the top of the list was simple -- finish among the top three in the country.

Baseball club bags quartet of victories in weekend road run
With a revitalized pitching staff and clutch hitting, the Penn State club baseball players were warriors on the road this weekend.

Lady sluggers drop two at Ohio State
The Penn State softball team, currently in the middle of an eight-game road trip, dropped both games of a doubleheader at Ohio State yesterday.

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Collegian Editorial
Just don't do it: Questionable Nike labor practices must be challenged by University

My Opinion
Happiness important part of life, not completely impossible

Many Voices One Song
Apathy must give way to awareness

Letters to the editor

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Online editors for this issue:
News: Kelly Ruoff
Sports: Chad Washington
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
Graphics: Sean Brandt and Kara Heermans