Sen. Arlen Specter has held one of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senate seats for more than 20 years and, while some feel it's time for a change, others see his seniority as an asset.
More male faculty members than ever before are taking time off after the birth of their children and going on paternity leave, most likely due to changing attitudes toward gender roles, Bob Drago, professor of labor studies and industrial relations, said.
In response to sexual assaults in the area, local gyms and groups on campus are providing self-defense classes to teach students how to stop a situation in which an assault may take place.
Members of Penn State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) say a positive atmosphere and more achievable goals are setting the tone for a productive year.
Late last month, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology named Susan Hockfield its first female president, adding to a growing number of women in leadership positions at some of the nation's top colleges and universities.
Borough officials are working to amend property code rules so renters and owners would lose the ability to live in residences more quickly for incidents of serving alcohol to minors and assaults.
Fraternities on college campuses across America are seeing a growing trend: the adoption of a BYOB policy for social functions.
In a continuing effort to improve risk -management techniques in the greek community, the Interfraternity Council and its Board of Standards members have revamped the levels of risk for social functions in fraternities.
The Women's Law Project of Philadelphia (WLP) recently released to the public a review of a report conducted last year recommending that Penn State revise its sexual assault and harassment policies.
With the relationship between Penn State and the Dickinson School of Law being called into question, some law school students are concerned with the possible change in the school's name affiliation with the university.
The highly anticipated first of three debates between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry will be held tonight, and some students and experts are already talking. The debate will start at 9 p.m. at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla.
On a returning visit to his fraternity, Sigma Pi, Harry Eberly encountered a few surprises.
Ketchup goes with Heinz like barbecue goes with summer.
Man bound over on sex assault charge; Morgan may file complaint with police
Robert Novak, political commentator and journalist, introduced himself last night as Washington's "Prince of Darkness."
Former followers of traveling preachers who visited Penn State last week are warning against the effects of the preachers' message.
As some college students approach their first presidential election as voters, many may enter the polls or send in absentee ballots without educating themselves about local races.
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The first few weeks, things were moving along pretty smoothly for the Penn State receivers. Tears filled every eye in the room as four teenage boys took turns holding the baby on their laps. Weakness is not an admirable trait in sports. Balance is. For the No. 5 Penn State women's soccer team, the latter is a much better description for them than the former. It is often memorable when a young upstart takes down his or her role model. Paul Jefferson apparently has had his ear to the ground this week while preparing for Minnesota. Tradition walked onto East Campus Fields yesterday at 6 p.m. in the form of Ireland's Trinity College and beat the Penn State men's rugby team 74-10 in its first match against an American team. Close games were a thorn in the Penn State field hockey team's collective side during the early stages of this season.
Stats Posted: Oct. 19, 2004 My Opinion: Chris Rajotte 
Academic Assembly needs more diversity, but so does university My Opinion: Matthew Valkovic Letters to the editor
I'm Eszter and I buy fake designer bags. Whether you prefer John Hughes, the WB, or Nirvana as the storyteller, one thing's for certain: as a subject matter, high school can be pretty entertaining. Very few hip-hop bands have an MC with a name inspired by a science fiction novel. Pennsylvania Ballet took a risk that refreshed the waters of a little ballet tradition known as Swan Lake. Saturday night I went to a party. Everyone has weaknesses, those little fetishes that lure you in and keep you coming back for more. Scott Levesque of Wheat is making a name for himself by accident. When you hear about the Vote for Change tour, do you think liberal fundraiser? Or do you think "Tripping Billies?" Bluesy roots-rocker Ben Harper has spent the last decade gaining a rabid following with his easygoing albums and fiery live shows, frequently with his band The Innocent Criminals, who will join him tomorrow night. My Morning Jacket may be one of the lesser-known acts in the line-up for the Vote For Change tour coming to the Bryce Jordan Center tomorrow, but it has just as much soul as the others. It's a true sign of talent, appeal and staying power to gain the respect Jurassic 5 has after releasing only two albums and an EP in its 11-year history. A reunion of some of the planet's finest jazz musicians will pass through State College at 8 Saturday night as The Moutin Reunion Quartet grooves at Esber Recital Hall. Break out the Victrola and brush the dust off the needle; there's a record sale coming. Life is a cabaret, old chum, and No Refund Theatre (NRT) invites you to come to I Guess I Expected Chocolates, a cabaret of love songs and monologues being performed at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday in 111 Forum. Jim Breuer and Dean Edwards, two Saturday Night Live veterans, will combine comedic forces in a double headline show Saturday night at HUB Alumni Hall. Allen Street Grill, 100 W. College Ave., will feature Bill Filer. Specials include $1 Miller Lites (231-4745). Most Penn State students have had their turn to live in the dorms, most have at one point or another gained a pound or two, done poorly on a test, lost an ID, skipped a class or worn dirty clothes. 
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