A former Penn State department head filed a federal lawsuit against the university and two university officials, alleging that he was removed as philosophy department head for reporting discrimination and harassment within his department.

Three Penn State students and one alumna are alleging a Penn State University Police officer made a racially discriminating remark toward them Tuesday afternoon.

About 40 Allies and Black Caucus members yesterday protested the April 18 decision to keep Rene Portland as head coach of the Lady Lions basketball team and fine her $10,000. They tried to deliver a letter to Penn State President Graham Spanier's office and were denied access by a locked door, but they slipped the letter under the door anyway.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) will have to vacate its office tomorrow, possibly to make room for administrative office space, a HUB advisory board representative said yesterday.

Penn State Hillel's student board sent a letter to the administration yesterday demanding an official apology and other concessions for last week's cancellation of student Josh Stulman's art exhibit, Portraits of Terror.

To alleviate students' stress surrounding finals and the responsibility of packing up and vacating their dorms, one Philadelphia-based company says, "Moving Sucks, Let us Help."

Students typically flock to the library as finals week approaches, but this semester, the library is coming to the students.

Chairman: Spanier promised Thon cut

Downtown State College is getting a little brighter with the help of streetlights that have been placed in the Urban Village neighborhood.

Penn State President Graham Spanier answered Eco-Action's half-mile chain of 4,500 letters yesterday, releasing a statement outlining the university's goals to reduce pollution and pledging to do everything possible to reduce emissions.

As the family and friends of late Penn State student Christopher Raspanti remember him a year after he died in a house fire, local officials agree his death resulted in positive changes in fire safety.

A Penn State student failed to stop at a flashing red light early yesterday morning, causing his sport utility vehicle to be struck by another vehicle, become airborne and land on a police cruiser.

After meeting with Felicia McGinty, associate vice president for Student Engagement, former Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Galen Foulke has officially formed the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) Transition Council.

The lawyer for the State College man accused of beating a Penn State student to death in February claims there is no proof his defendant can be convicted of second-degree murder.

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It was a bittersweet day for Kent State pitcher Brittney Robinson, but it couldn't have tasted sweeter to Penn State.

The phone rang, as it had done many times throughout the day. It's a busy time of year to be the Penn State men's volleyball coach.

There are some things in life that we can always count on at this time of the year. The flowers will bloom, the trees will turn green and the world's best athletes will meet in the city of brotherly love for the Penn Relays.

At first, the goal was to qualify for regional championships. Now, with almost every Nittany Lion posting a regional qualifying mark, the Lions are looking to end their tough April stretch with a little fun.

Tomorrow's match could be the season ender for the Penn State women's tennis team (8-12, 2-10 Big Ten) as it faces single elimination in round one of the Big Ten championships. The No.8 seeded Nittany Lions will battle No. 9 Minnesota at the University of Illinois tomorrow at 9 a.m.

The last time the No. 52 Penn State men's tennis team faced off against Iowa, the match was something to forget.

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• Readers respond to issues surrounding censorship of art exhibit
• Readers respond to issues surrounding censorship of art exhibit
• Readers respond to issues surrounding censorship of art exhibit
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As the warmer weather rolls in, minds inevitably turn to thoughts of what to pack for an amazing beach trip. When thinking about what you want to read when you're laying out in the hot sun, my advice is to stay away from both extremes, i.e. Tolstoy or the tabloids. Instead, consider these "lighter" novels for your ideal beach book.

The next Steven Spielberg or Sofia Coppola may be sitting in Schwab Auditorium tonight, as the 2006 Penn State Film Festival gives student filmmakers the chance to see their work on the big screen.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

If this summer you find yourself unoccupied at home because you were too broke to get away somewhere exotic, there's no need to fret; a fun time spent outside in the lovely summer weather might be only a driving distance away. Assuming you live in the tri-state area, here are some suggestions for cool and convenient getaways.

Flip-flops, traditionally considered summer attire, have been spotted throughout Happy Valley since the first day of above-45-degree weather.

For some people, getting cast in a movie may require many auditions and a constant pursuit of the perfect role, but for some lucky souls, it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

To say the least, the 6.36 billion people inhabiting the Earth are very diverse in nature. From life experiences, to skin color and even to favorite ice cream flavors, we are all as different as the world is large. But one thing that seems to unite most people is a fundamental knowledge and appreciation of one of the greatest shows of all time: VH1's Behind the Music.

You might've seen Bernie Punt, director of marketing for Bryce Jordan Center, running around campus these last few weeks with a gorilla by his side. In fact, he's been trying a number of unorthodox strategies to get the word out that Black Eyed Peas is coming.

It was the dawn of a new millennium. The Y2K scare had come and gone, Britney was still cute, Florida had its voting problems and boy bands ruled.

With musical pieces ranging from a piano and clarinet duet about a homicidal suburban princess, to a synthesized tribute to a '60s cult British miniseries, Musica Nova will break the stereotype of classical-music recitals.

In the early '90s, Spence Ford decided it was time to leave the bright lights and dancing feet of Broadway and headed for an area known more for its supply of dairy cows.

Celebrities, musicians, athletes invade Penn State in 2006
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