A Julian man found guilty of killing a 68-year-old pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident will wait until Dec. 16 for his sentencing, a Centre County district attorney said.

Penn State has ceased to recognize Delta Sigma fraternity as an official organization because of an incident no one will comment on pending a police investigation.

Dreary skies ushered in the first day of deer season for hunters eager to bag that elusive white-tailed deer.

Temporary leadership for the College of Health and Human Development will be taken over by Fred Vondracek, the college's associate dean.

Centre Region officials last night axed an ongoing project for a road that would allow drivers to bypass eastern State College to get to North Atherton Street.

Friends said it will be difficult to forget Lorraine LaFountain's contagious smile, kindness and thoughtfulness.

Angela Davis, political activist and scholar, proposed that racism is inherent in capital punishment and called for a need to take a California man off death row.

Students camping in front of the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) said they were angry when they learned bowl tickets would be distributed through a lottery system and not a walk-up sale as the athletic Web site stated.

With a 70-cent decrease in gas prices since September, students and State College residents enjoyed cheaper travel during Thanksgiving break.

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The measuring stick is making another appearance for the Penn State men's basketball team tonight.

As a native of Pittsburgh, freshman point guard Brianne O'Rourke is a huge Steelers fan. Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland, on the other hand, didn't even know that O'Rourke's hometown team was playing on Monday Night Football.

Adrienne Squire possesses neither a plethora of experience, loads of playing time nor an abundance of agility -- but she has done well with what she has been given.

The bowl destiny of the No. 4 Penn State football team is still a matter of speculation, but should the most likely scenarios unfold, the Nittany Lions will find themselves with either a bid to the Fiesta Bowl or the Orange Bowl on bowl selection Sunday, Dec. 4.

The Penn State men's swimming and diving team improved to 4-2 this past Tuesday, winning decisively against West Chester University at McCoy Natatorium.

Cutting number of RAs detrimental to students residing in North Halls

My Opinion: Scott Dimmich

As some students enter college, their instrument-playing days -- formerly days filled with sheet music and endless practices -- come to a close as these former musicians focus on other priorities.

Now that it is beginning to feel like winter, it is time to celebrate the holiday tradition of the classic tale The Nutcracker.

Tonight's Folly Fest benefit concert will aim to please music fans and put smiles on children's faces by donating proceeds from the show to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

While walnuts, almonds, and pecans have already been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Penn State researchers are currently working on showing that pistachios are heart healthy, too. Pistachios are also a source of plant sterols, which help to lower cholesterol, and antioxidants, which help to reduce oxidation and inflammation.

In an effort to control the avian flu, a senior research associate at Penn State last month announced the development of a quick screen test to stop the sickness that is spreading throughout Asian bird populations.

My Opinion: David Garrison

My Opinion: Katy Feeney