Youth-full
Movin' On announces Sonic Youth as headliner

Clinton preps professor for space
The first University professor to visit space took a break from last-minute preparations for his launch to receive a few parting words from President Bill Clinton yesterday.

Tax day surprises many as post offices prepare
On the heels of today's seemingly harmless springtime winds, tax day arrived -- creating lines at the post office and an increase in stress for those who have not yet filed their taxes.

Environmental studies
Collegian feature photo: Julie Rainey (junior-kinesiology) sits outside Hammond Building yesterday. Rainey was studying before a class.

Gathering of the minds
Collegian feature photo: Nicole Wood, (senior-biotechnology) left, Christie Majoris (senior-biotechnology) and Kevin Koshute (senior-biotechnology) wait for friends outside Pollock Library. The group gathered outside yesterday evening before studying.

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Fans rock the vote at battle of bands
The Movin' On Battle of the Bands almost turned into a battle of the physical variety Monday night.

Fraternities approve nonalcoholic rush week next fall
Barren. Arid. Parched. They all mean one thing -- dry. And it's what rush is supposed to be like this fall.

Students seek help getting into grad school
Education series: This is the third story in a five-part series on educational resources at the University. This story focuses on applying to graduate schools.

Rain delayed
Collegian feature photo: Bill Tollis (freshman-architecture) plays tennis on the courts across from Pollock Library yesterday. Tollis got the chance to play before the rain interfered.

Workshops emphasize unity
Diversity is a serious topic. Groups of people laughing while singing "Yellow Submarine" and "Blue Moon" isn't the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks about a workshop on diversity.

Closing a chapter
Shepherds Book Centers closes amid competition from 'superstores

Welcome to the Big Show
Collegian feature photo: Despite an afternoon shower, the grand opening of the Sportscenter Cafe and Grill, 244 W. College Ave., attracted several anxious customers. The bar features an outside seating and serving area.

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Malka is real about life after Lion career
Roy Malka is the same at home as he is in the gym. "He's a perfectionist," Brandon Stefaniak said. Stefaniak should know -- he lives with him.

Big Ten trio hits NCAAs into Championships
When the 1998 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships begin tomorrow, some familiar foes will be displaying their athletic prowess and incredible flexibility in a quest for glory.

Lion Stefanik walked into success as walk-on
If someone stands close enough to Penn State gymnast Brandon Stefanik before he gets ready to perform on the pommel horse, there are certain distinguishable sounds that might be coming out of his headphones.

Pitchers answer call versus Cornell
The search may be over. Throughout the season Penn State baseball coach Joe Hindelang has stressed the need for his team to develop a stronger bullpen with reliable sixth and seventh pitchers.

Sluggers receive much needed relief from 'pen
Penn State coach Joe Hindelang was searching for some answers. The Penn State baseball team's bullpen has not faired well this season. With a team earned run average just less than 7.00, senior reliever Chuck Romig's performance against Cornell yesterday may help Hindelang breathe a little easier.

Lady sluggers host upstart Bison squad
The Bucknell softball team (12-14) may have stars in its eyes when it takes on Penn State (14-21-1) in a doubleheader today at Lady Lion Field.

Netmen look to avoid Bloomsburg Husk-ing
After losing two Big Ten road matches last weekend, the Penn State men's tennis team could use a win to reach the .500 plateau again and begin to gear up for the end of the season.

Wilcox pounds way to national championship
It is why athletes train so hard and put in extra hours at the gym, a universal goal that all competitors strive for -- to be the best. In rare cases, they also get the chance to be the first.

Trackwomen finish second at weekend meet despite change in rules
When the rules change, especially on short notice, it usually doesn't bode well for the uninformed.

Switch to team-scored track meets gaining support in Big Ten circles
Flipping through the channels around midnight Sunday, one might have come across Penn State men's track and field on ESPN2.

Spikers talking the talk, walking the walk
Dizzy Dean once said, "If you're good at it, it ain't bragging." By watching the gestures and words being exchanged between them and their opponents, it must mean the Penn State men's volleyball team is on their way to a national title.

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Collegian Editorial
A face to a number: Clothesline Project makes the pain of assault real, educates public

My Opinion
Choices beyond what class to take can be difficult, limited

Letters to the editor

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