At Penn State, professors have taken varying approaches to including the attacks in their courses, ranging from a brief mention to a semester-long discussion.

One month after air strikes on Afghanistan officially began, it is still too early to tell how or if the retaliation efforts will indefinitely affect Americans. Experts at Penn State say the war on terrorism is not easily defined and not easily solved.

Tall Shiva Hookah Lounge, 224 W. College Ave., will no longer host rave parties, the lounge's owner said yesterday.

Before the attacks of Sept. 11, the political turmoil in Afghanistan was not a common topic of discussion among Penn State students. But recently students have been working to spread awareness about that war-ravaged country across the ocean.

Starting today, the sidewalk on the south side of the Eisenhower Parking Deck will be closed for the next three weeks.

Penn State students' weekend quests no longer are restricted to where that night's big bash is or whether to scarf pizza and wings for a late-night snack. Often overlooked in the mass of confusion downtown is the vital search for practical, legal bathroom options.

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As authorities continue to investigate anthrax attacks, some are questioning what, if anything, might be targeted next. Experts say one possibility is the Internet.

The U.S. and Afghanistan are both using methods to get people on sides.

Heightened security and the threat of terror attacks are business as usual for private package carriers this holiday shipping season.

While Centre Area Transportation Authority authorities say they try to keep Loop buses on schedule, some Penn State students are annoyed at the delays.

The 21-year-old Penn State student who has been missing since the early morning hours of Nov. 1 was depressed prior to her disappearance, police said yesterday.

Amanda Wetzel (senior-international politics) presented an award-winning essay to the United Nations General Assembly in New York yesterday.

Circle K, a Penn State service organization, is launching a massive, 24-hour marathon today to promote support for community service.

It's not surprising that the Illini are 7-1 and in serious contention for their first outright Big Ten title since 1983.

My Opinion: Jeff Rice

It has spent nearly a month of trying to form a cohesive team from a group of players that includes just one returning starter. Now the Penn State men's basketball team will get its first opportunity to get its rotation on the court together against a team that won't be wearing blue and white.

The dominos are falling just like they were stacked at the women's Big Ten tournament at the Purdue Soccer Complex.

Getting to Furman, SC., has been a goal since mid- August.

For that goal to be fulfilled, the Nittany Lions will need to run well at the Regional meet this Saturday at Lehigh. The top two teams on Saturday will earn automatic bids to the NCAA Championships.

After dismantling a Rutgers Lady Scarlet Knights te am 15-0 last weekend, the Penn State Lady Icers look to keep the win wagon rolling when they return to the ice this weekend in two non-league games.

The No. 13 Nittany Lions (17-5, 10-4) travel to Champaign for a 7 o'clock match tonight at Huff Hall. Tomorrow, the Lions head to Bloomington, Ind. to take on Indiana at University Gym in another 7 o'clock match.

The ACHA Div. I Penn State Icers have done nothing but win this season and it has been ugly -- for the opposing team.

Entering his fourth year as Penn State wrestling coach, Troy Sunderland faces the most important season of his tenure -- off the mat.

Penn State moves on after Sept. 11 attack

My Opinion: Mike Peel