Professors set time to write
The summer evokes images of crowded beaches, bathing-suit-clad bodies stretched out under the glaring sun and afternoons spent lounging beside a pool.

Schlow Library to host abuse exhibit
Donna Ferrato hopes to accomplish one goal by bringing graphic images of domestic abuse to Schlow Library tomorrow -- awareness.

Instrument always part of violinist's life
DYI Series: This is the third story in a five-part series detailing the DIY (do-it-yourself) work ethic among University students. This story spotlights violinist Jessica Zehngut.

Collegian Photo/Megan K. Morr

Walls of fame
Yutong Jiang (graduate-chemistry) looks at some covers in the Rolling Stone Exhibit last night in the HUB Ballroom. The exhibit, sponsored by Rolling Stone, AT&T and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, runs through tomorrow. (Click for full-size image.)

Reformulated Rohypnol lessens risks
Many changes in the drug Rohypnol have lessened its chances of being used to sexually assault women.

Senate works to lower students' drinking levels
Despite protesting voices, the University Faculty Senate passed 16 recommendations intended to discourage student drinking yesterday.

Answering machine messages act as students' secretaries
Hi, I'm not here right now, you know the drill. Beep. It's happened to everyone at one time or another. Call up a friend to see how they are and rather than being acknowledged by a familiar voice, animal noises are heard and you are told that your friend is out "monkeying around."

Collegian Photo/Christopher Mortensen

Flying High
Kevin Bradshaw (sophomore-landscape contracting) jumps high while playing hackey sack on Old Main lawn. Bradshaw enjoyed yesterday's sunny weather.(Click for full-size image.)

WKPS jazzes up its programming
For people who enjoy jazz music, commercial radio offers few options. Thanks to WKPS-FM (90.7), the University community is not deprived.

Just the facts
Maybe it's name recognition. Maybe it's community reputation. Whatever it may be that gets candidates elected, some people hope the issues have something to do with it.

USG approves most of cabinet
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate and administration are scrambling to find a suitable candidate to handle USG funds next year.

Record stores allowing listeners to preview compact discs
Buying a new compact disc can be risky business, but many area record stores are taking the risk out of the purchase with the listen-before-you-buy policy.

Ask the Adviser

Police log

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Reaching for the top again: Lady Ruggers host championships for second straight year
Along with men's gymnastics and wrestling, women's rugby has been added to the list of championship competitions held at Penn State this year.

Reaching for the top again: Respect is key to rival coaches
The four teams in the women's rugby nationals final four, which will be played this weekend at the pitch behind the Flower Gardens, must fight each other to win the title. Yet, the mood is surprisingly friendly among the coaches.

Lady sluggers seek to Zip past Akron
After winning four of its last five games and earning a landmark sweep of Purdue this past weekend, the Penn State softball team may have trouble concentrating on its next opponent.

Collegian Sports Column
Geoff Mosher laments the corporate nature of professional sports today.

Point guard Dan Earl granted sixth year
Dan Earl's wait is over. Yesterday, the NCAA granted the Penn State men's basketball player the sixth year of eligibility he filed for three months ago.

The skinny on coxing: Breaking down the quarterback position of crew
Complete this analogy: Quarterback is to football as __ is to rowing.

Trackwomen reach peak at Penn Relays
Momentum is an important property, especially in sports. It can be gained through success and then utilized in the stretch run of the season, carrying a team into the postseason.

Collegian Sports Column
Chad Washington recalls fond memories of covering sports at the University and offers advice for fans and athletic officials alike.

Ultimate frisbee tosses for the future
It's nice to know that after the women's ultimate Frisbee team traveled to different colleges every weekend this season, there was some reward at the end.

Ruggers seeking new recruits
There is a Penn State team in a tough situation. It is a highly successful athletic program that did not achieve past heights this year. Some players wanted to head up a recruiting trip. The only hitch is, they don't have any scholarships to dangle in front of the faces of potential superstars.

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Collegian Editorial
Double trouble

Letters to the editor

My Opinion
Involuntary beauty pageant no fun: Judges get low marks

Collegian Senior Column
Graduation sits at a crossroads

Collegian Senior Column
People willing to reach back when one reaches out for help

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