The Penn State men's swimming and diving team got its first taste of intense competition this past weekend at the University of Virginia. The Nittany Lions lost to national powers Virginia and Auburn by scores of 187-166 and 217-125, respectively. The one win came against conference foe Purdue, 188-165.

At the conclusion of last Saturday's 5-4 win against Ohio, there was a slightly different sight as players from both teams lined up to congratulate each other.

The cold and rain did not stop the soccer players from reporting to the practice they didn't have to attend.

When mixed well, talent and teamwork can combine to overcome inexperience. A young but driven men's club volleyball team willed its way to a third-place finish at this weekend's Spartan "Back to the Hardwood" Classic at Michigan State.

Normally, fans support the athletes -- yesterday that role was reversed.

A graveyard is something that is seen as desolate and depressing, not a place for fun and frolicking. But if you live near the Juniata Golf Course in Northeast Philadelphia, the idea of kids yelling and screaming in a burial ground wouldn't seem that foreign.

At his weekly press conference yesterday, Joe Paterno was slightly intrigued after hearing his team's updated Bowl Championship Series ranking.

This week, Penn State women's volleyball head coach Russ Rose has watched his team change before his eyes.

As the lone senior on the Penn State women's club hockey team, Lauren Johnston has become a role model for her young teammates. But had fate taken a different course, she might have never stepped foot on the ice as a Lady Icer.

The day started early, with Penn State Director of Communications and Branding Guido D'Elia unlocking the doors to Penn State's locker room so the area could be set up for a day of filming.

Sports in brief

Sports in brief

My Opinion: Andrew Staub

Abercrombie shirt protest threatens women's ability to exercise free expression

My Opinion: Thomas Mei

• Police censor speech by using Facebook
• Students should stop committing crimes
• Police should let go of OSU field rushers
• Evangelicals spread true word of Christ
• Ideological debates full of idiotic jargon
• Political arguments dubious for all sides

Don't be afraid to toss a fake limb or two on stage tonight at the Crowbar -- Reel Big Fish (RBF) will be more than ready for it.

While the name Osama often brings images of terrorist Osama bin Laden to mind, the film Osama actually depicts the life of a 12- year-old girl trying to survive under the regime of the Taliban.

Allen Street Grill, 100 W. College Ave., will feature Domenick Swentosky (231-4745).