University to take back night
Some believe it's unsafe for women to walk alone at night. But tonight, hundreds of women will be walking -- together -- to reclaim the night.

Harmonizing
Concert series combines music, food for lunchtime entertainment

Speakers, Greeks discuss stereotypes
Speakers talked about common misconceptions about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered community.

USG Senate president, committee chairs elected
Although it took two rounds of voting, the new Undergraduate Student Government Senate elected Town Senator Kirsten Grenoble Senate president at a meeting last night.

Group requests self-sustaining construction
University students may find themselves drinking water purified by "the living machine" -- tanks of fish, bacteria and plants -- to continuously recycle a building's water.

Nominee's sexuality considered
The University community's response to James Hormel is similar to that of the Senate -- it's divided about whether he should be appointed as the first openly gay U.S. ambassador.

Collegian Photo/Galen A. Lentz

Free wheeling
Katie Shimp (freshman-division of undergraduate studies) of Delta Gamma sorority, 10 Shulze, takes a spin on a tricycle on Fairmount Avenue yesterday. Fraternities and sororities teamed up to compete in an obstacle course as part of Spring Week. (Click for full-size image.)

Environmental series part III: University's excess stormwater to be drained into natural environment
Last week the University announced its plans to drain excess stormwater into Millbrook Marsh -- a decision that may greatly affect the future of the natural habitat and educational plans for the new educational center.

Interim dean resigns to take new position
The interim dean of the Eberly College of Science will leave the University July 1.

Police log

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Baseball legend to speak tonight
Rich Lally's Kinesiology 440 class will be meeting in a different kind of classroom today. The Philosophy and Sport class is moving from its normal venue of 106 Chambers Building to Beaver Field.

Sluggers to Duke it out
Things did not look good for the Nittany Lion baseball team last Sunday afternoon in Iowa.

Kent hosts sliding lady sluggers
Kent softball coach Karen Linder can't be blamed for delaying any thoughts of what her team will do against Penn State.

Coast to coast
With the fierce competition in college athletics these days, coaches sometimes have to travel around the world to find their next big recruit.

Sticking it to 'em
The Penn State men's lacrosse team will be carrying some more big sticks when it takes on the No. 20 Delaware Blue Hens this Saturday at Jeffrey Field.

Lady laxer Long on team unity, short on selfishness
Everyday, Penn State women's lacrosse midfielder Sarah Long plays the game -- on hurt ankles and bad knees. She accepts whatever assignment she's given for the sake of the team. No matter what, she gives everything she has.

Reflections on past with eyes on future for gymwomen
The season has finally come to an end for the Penn State women's gymnastics team. All of the time spent training in White Building will cease for a little while. It is a time now for the legs and arms to heal from the year's wear and tear. More importantly, it is time for the Lady Lions to look ahead to what appears to be a promising 1999 campaign.

Mortality bites
The firsts were the worst for the Penn State men's volleyball team. The 1998 schedule was littered with several difficult first-time experiences for the Nittany Lions -- an unexpected break from their typical seasons of the past.

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Collegian Editorial
Taking back the night: March provides for faces behind statistics on rape, sexual assault at the University

My Opinion
Affirmative action more than just issue of race, gender

Letters to the editor

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Sports: Chad Washington
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
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