Penn State already receives some of the lowest levels of state funding of public universities, Penn State President Graham Spanier told state legislators Tuesday.
The popular rave drug MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy, is the fastest increasing drug used among the 19- to 26-year-old population, according to a recent nationwide study by the University of Michigan.
He has witnessed the spectacle of the Nagano and Sydney Olympics, shed light on the tragedy of Princess Diana's death, chased the Elian Gonzalez saga, and wandered through the streets of Lancaster, Pa.
The Libertarian Party paid for a controversial full-page advertisement in Tuesday's editions of USA Today and the Washington Times that parodied a series of advertisements sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Throughout the nation, including State College, doctors' offices and hospitals have been feeling the strain of the vaccine shortage.
Whether the adults want to get a better job, read recipes, or help children with homework, the Mid-State Literacy Council, 234 E. Calder Way, helps them improve their literacy skills.
Hemp is grown from the plant Cannabis sativa, the same species of plant from which the illegal drug marijuana is harvested.
The women are determined to irreversibly cripple the terrorists' ability to attack again.
While some are lounging on the beach or relaxing at home for spring break, some Penn State students will be singing.
For students returning to Penn State, finding a place to live might be on their list of things to do. For those who will be leaving Penn State, finding someone to take over a lease might be a problem as well.
Kevin Dare, the Penn State sophomore who was killed in a pole vaulting accident Saturday at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championship, was remembered as caring and free-spirited at his funeral mass yesterday.
The Buckeyes prevailed in the day's most exciting game, defeating Michigan State 85-82 in double overtime.
The Penn State basketball team is down to one last regular season game tomorrow at 12:17 p.m. against Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind., before the start of the Big Ten tournament Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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While the rest of the student body is basking in the sun on the beach or just relaxing at home, the members of the No. 3 Penn State men's gymnastics team will remain in State College to train and compete. While in Arizona for a meet, the team will get one day off to relax and have fun.
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After months of playing in the unnatural baseball environment of January and February in the northeast, the Penn State baseball team gets a little glimpse of hard ball heaven this week.
Forget they won't; but move on, they will try.
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This is the second story in a series previewing the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament.
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The Nittany Lions (3-7) have lost numerous tough games in the late innings, including an extra inning game that ended with one swing of the bat on a home run and a pair of games, where leads were squandered in the field, in the final inning.
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After rolling over every opponent during the course of their 11-game winning streak, the Penn State men's volleyball team nearly suffered an upset at the hands of Concordia (NY) last Saturday.
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At 1 .p.m. on Mar. 9, the No. 16 Nittany Lions will take on divisional rival No. 7 Georgetown on Jeffrey Field. The Hoyas (1-0) are the prohibitive favorite in the ECAC and pounded the Lions (1-0) 12-5 last season in Washington, D.C.
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This weekend, the No. 23 Penn State women's gymnastics team (4-8) aims for the former when they face the No. 5 University of Nebraska (9-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.
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The No. 12 Lions have prepared for their games Saturday at Vanderbilt (1-0) and Thursday at No. 9 James Madison since last spring's first round NCAA tournament loss to Dartmouth, 9-7.
Laurel (Md.) — They did not play their best. They were lackadaisical, and were missing the passion and intensity, which always seems to be there, but they got the win.
It's fitting that the home of the "Freak Nic," the world's craziest dance party, and the "dirty bird" will also hold another big dance this weekend.
My Opinion: Tobin Lehman
Huge tuition hike is not acceptable
My Opinion: Tobin Lehman
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What does a Harlem Globetrotter do when not pantsing the referee, completing an amazing slam-dunk or throwing water and confetti on the laughing crowd?
Four Grammys, four Emmys, three Oscars, three Golden Globes, one Tony and one Pulitzer Prize — and most of us still have no clue what Marvin Hamlisch looks like.
4-H, the popular youth education program, is celebrating its centennial. Penn State's Special Collections Library is commemorating the occasion with a new exhibit, The Power of Youth: 100 Years of 4-H, on display through April 5.
With several artists and groups making their way through the Northeast region this coming week, there's something for just about everyone who wants to take a road trip and check out a live show.
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Tucked in a corner on Kelly Alley under a green awning, Herwig's hides from the eyes of most passing by. A seven-week old bistro with a tongue-twisting menu, Herwig's specializes in Austrian cuisine.
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Voices of venues Asks...
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As lights dimmed in Heritage Hall last Saturday night, a latent crowd of roughly 100 turned its collective eye to the stage as Changing Frames went headlong into its opener.
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Author Truman Capote created a character named Holly Golightly for his book Breakfast at Tiffany's that he wrote in 1958. Three years later, director Blake Edwards set out to bring her to life in the film adaptation.
Clocking in at over 70 minutes — with no need to skip over any tracks — Add It Up makes for the perfect listen on long road trips.
The newest fad to hit college campuses is a different kind of reality television. Rather than putting people in bizarre circumstances and competing for money, Banyan Productions has decided to stick with real-life situations that are more common occurences.
Reviewers debate 1978's 'Animal House.'
My opinion: Gretchen E. Gailey
Bands who perform their own original compositions, and cover bands alike, are invited to try out to participate in the Great Southern Festival in South Halls. The event is being sponsored by the South Halls Residence Association.
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