Among public universities in the Big Ten, Penn State has the second highest tuition rates for both in-state and out-of-state students for the 2000-2001 fiscal year, yet it typically ranks at or near the bottom of the conference in level of state appropriation per student.
With alumni and donor gifts rolling in, Penn State enjoys the 'little extras'

The plans of a local developer who wants to build a 106-unit townhouse development on a 10-acre plot of land in Ferguson Township are being questioned by residents living near the proposed site.

Tantalizing smells of foreign foods wafted through the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel Saturday night. A crowd of 750 people chatted while music from different parts of Africa played in the background.

Nine-year-old Steven Weaver sat patiently next to a table stacked with puzzles, games, art supplies and Furbies.

About 15 people lounged in overstuffed armchairs and couches in the living room-styled Alumni Lounge Friday to hear a panel of four Penn State alumni discuss issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the workplace.

It's not about the money, the flowers or the applause — although those things certainly are appreciated. It's a chance to represent the university.

A male Penn State student was assaulted while walking alone on the 300 block of West Beaver Avenue Saturday, the State College Police Department said.

A. Catharine Ross, professor of nutrition, has been selected to receive the Osborne and Mendel Award of the American Society for Nutritional Sciences for her research on vitamin A.

A neighboring business owner reported a burglary at Alley Cat Music, 122 N. Atherton St. early Saturday morning, the State College Police Department said.

The Spring Semester 2001 final examination schedule will be available on March 12 on the Office of the Registrar's Web page.

With less than 10 minutes to play in the Penn State men's basketball game Saturday night, The Bryce Jordan Center fans could sense an upset.

Penn State women's gymnastics coach Steve Shephard jumped up and down on the side of the mat. As Maria Taylor finished her routine anyone of the 2,084 in attendance could see the excitement in Shephard's eyes.

My Opinion: Adam Gorney

Despite a nine-point loss at the hands of No. 2 Ohio State, the ninth-ranked Penn State men's gymnastics team says it is one of the best in the country.

The No. 9 Penn State men's volleyball team tightened the stranglehold they have on the EIVA regular season title by winning two more matches against EIVA rivals Princeton and No.14 Concordia.

Wrestling fans were treated to some exciting and competitive matches on Wednesday night, even though the Penn State varsity team was nowhere in sight.

If there were any questions as to why Penn State men's lacrosse coach Glenn Thiel made a converted midfielder the leader of his attack line, they were answered quickly in the Nittany Lions' game against Notre Dame at Holuba Hall yesterday.

Led by the triumphant return of defending national champion Jessie Burke, Penn State fencers geared up for regionals with solid performances Saturday.

The Penn State softball team swept both Mississippi State and UNLV during this weekend's UNLV Tri-Tournament.

While head coach Glenn Thiel's squad showed the ability to hang with the big boys and exhibited good team chemistry, it wasn't enough for the Nittany Lions in their season-opening 10-8 loss to No. 11 Notre Dame.

You could see the excitement in Leslie Bair's eyes as she took to the mat for her floor routine.

Penn State baseball coach Joe Hindelang got his 500th career win in dramatic fashion on Sunday when Mike DeRenzo’s double in the top half of the tenth inning gave the Nittany Lions a 7-6 win over Virginia.

Spanier's recent apology a disservice to students

Council's riot control absurd

My Opinion: Rick Law

Reader Forum: Matt Roan

• If event makes one think, it achieved great success
  
• Rep. Lawless a hypocrite for arranging appearance
  
• Media focus on Sex Faire, not enough on PSU's Thon
  
• View of female genitalia closed-minded and blind
• Editors should have faith in new party's candidates
  
• Members of Student Party will represent students
  
• Joke about NASCAR races inappropriate, insensitive
• Gay opponents of Eminem hypocritical to protest him
  
• Getting elected to office better than just revolting
• George Bush supporters mistaken about election
  
• PSU ignores complaints regarding student parking
  
• Tanners need to respect the intention behind Thon
• U.S. actions against Iraq add to civilians' suffering

Saturday night was another great evening at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tango Pasión danced the tango and then danced it some more. All night, the energy never stopped or wavered.