Victims' names reminder of Holocaust
A list of names, read continually between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., was part of a Holocaust Remembrance Day service sponsored by HILLEL: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international commemoration.

Partnership director helps keep downtown bustling
Community Close-up: Jim Mann, executive director of Downtown State College Partnership Inc., has been working to better the downtown area since his 10-year career led him back to State College, where he was previously a University student.

Greek Oscars honor members' dedication
Greek Oscars is a celebration of the members who have done well in the community, in the classroom and in social events, NPHC Co-President Sabrina Kum said.

Ceremony honors black graduates
Evoking the spirits of their ancestors and reflecting upon the diligent struggles that sought to give them social, economic and educational parity, many of the University's African-American seniors celebrated their academic accomplishments last night in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

University quietly raising funds
As the capital campaign -- a push for private donations to the University -- continues its first phase, the number of donations has increased significantly, said Rod Kirsch, vice president for development and alumni relations.

Students test rocket project
Immersed in a project for Science, Technology and Society 497B (Sound Rocket Science), students tested an experiment yesterday that will be sent into space in a year with a sounding rocket the class designed itself.

Students plant trees to provide environmental 'Re-leaf'
This week, as a fitting end to Earth Week, University students will have the opportunity to help plant trees along nearby streams.

On anniversary, Armenians fight to keep memory of genocide alive
The Armenian Genocide remains seared in the national consciousness. But today, on the 83rd anniversary of the dawn of the near annihilation, it has largely been looked upon with blind eyes.

Students for a Free Tibet bring monks to campus
Barely a year old, the University chapter will host several Buddhist monks Sunday and Monday in a effort to raise both awareness of the Tibetan freedom movement and funds for a struggling monastery.

Amistad sparks panel discussion
The film Amistad inspired a discussion on racism, history, art and many other topics yesterday in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. About 35 people attended the event.

State Senate candidates debate
From age-old election issues such as tax reform, to more modern issues such as state liquor stores, state senatorial candidates fielded questions from the local business community yesterday.

Warm weather brings sobriety checks
The Centre County Driving Under the Influence Sobriety Checkpoint Network will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint and roving DUI patrols in the Centre Region today, tomorrow and Sunday.

Rap group Onyx to perform free concert

Dear Doc

Police log

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Blue-White allows young to shine
The 1997 season could be classified as a disappointing one for the Penn State football team. After being ranked No. 1 in October, the Nittany Lions stumbled and ended their season with two straight losses by a combined score of 70-20. The season-ending skid dropped them to a final ranking of No. 16.

Sports agent faces charge
HARRISBURG -- Sports agent Jeff Nalley was charged with one count of unlawful actions by athletic agents yesterday by district attorneys' offices in two counties after a four-month investigation.

Sluggers play host to top-shelf Ohio State
Jeremy Deitrick will be even more thrilled than he was Wednesday afternoon if he and his Penn State baseball teammates can take a couple of games from Big Ten co-leader Ohio State this weekend.

Lady sluggers look to boil Purdue in weekend series
The Penn State softball team was in prime position to earn its third doubleheader sweep of the season heading into the sixth inning of Wednesday's second game at Kent.

Hens in the house
When the Penn State men's lacrosse team thinks about its game with No. 20 Delaware at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Jeffrey Field, one name will come to mind -- John Grant.

Terrapins and dynamic duo welcome lady laxers
Tomorrow night, the Penn State women's lacrosse team faces a double threat.

Netmen have Big Ten home win in sights
The Penn State men's tennis team hopes to end its regular season with a bang, with something it hasn't had all season -- a home conference win.

Netwomen duo plays through pain
Last weekend in a match against Michigan, Pilar Montgomery popped her doubles partner Alison Barnett with two consecutive serves -- once in the back and once in the leg.

Lady golfers look to stop the buck at tourney
It's time for all the hard work to pay off. After three straight weeks of practicing, the Penn State women's golf team is ready to take to the course this weekend at the Lady Buckeye in Columbus, Ohio.

Homebound golfers eye first tournament victory
It may be a strange analogy but this year's Penn State men's golf team and archeologists have one thing in common. Both are in search of something.

Trackmen, track world, journey to Philly for Penn Relay Carnival
This weekend, 20,000 athletes will descend on West Philadelphia and the campus of the University of Pennsylvania for one of the nation's premier track and field events.



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Movin' On up
Influential rockers Sonic Youth take top spot at annual free music event.

Drumke focuses on music
Mila Drumke does what she loves -- she plays music.

NPHC step show participants do it in the name of fun
The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be sponsoring its annual step show at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the White Building. Doors open at 3 p.m.

Ramones' punk approach helped save rock
Ideally, this article should be written like a Ramones song -- not too pretty, not too long, straight and to the point. That's probably how the band would like it.

HUB acts showcase abilities
They are the entertainers, and they know just where they'll stand -- and you can see them doing so while performing their various acts from 9 p.m. to midnight today and tomorrow at the HUB.

Despite lack of dance floor, Less Than Jake energizes
A diverse audience of devoted fans crammed into Crowbar, 420 E. College Ave., Wednesday night to see the headlining band, Less Than Jake.

Clinton gives up the funk at Rec Hall
Seeing a George Clinton performance April 20, an unofficially recognized day to celebrate marijuana, is analogous to seeing Otis Redding moments after his heart has been broken; there's supposed to be an intensity in the air.

Poet expresses native verse
Visiting Romanian poet at the University, Liliana Ursu, said at her poetry reading Wednesday night that even though she is in State College, she cannot banish thoughts of her homeland from her mind.

Orchesis defines dance
In Greek, the word "orchesis" means "the art of movement." This weekend, the Orchesis Dance Company, along with students from the Penn State Dance Program, will define that art for the University.

Prints express changing times
The "Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Exhibition II: Modern and Contemporary Prints," which complements the exhibit "American Printmakers, 1920 to 1945," celebrates gifts to the museum over its history, concentrating on prints created after 1945.

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Collegian Editorial
Affirmative: Until colorblind society is reached, affirmative action is necessary

My Opinion
Nobody's going to break my stride: Students never say hello

Letters to the editor

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Online editors for this issue:
News: Daryl Lang
Sports: Chad Washington
Arts: Daryl Lang
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
Graphics: A.J. Sedlak & Pak Lee