[ Updated Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 ]
The owner of the Marvin Gardens apartment that caught fire last month is now in compliance with borough smoke detector ordinances but could face criminal charges after the fire investigation is completed, according to the Centre Region Code Administration.
[ Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 ]
Students have been using LionCash+ to pay for more than just their laundry.
John Montgomery spent several late nights this month writing a book about a man disoriented by a car crash, but he'll soon gain a bit more sleep as National Novel Writing Month comes to a close.
According to a recent study by two Penn State professors, being black in Pennsylvania could have stressful negative effects -- and some Penn State students agree.
By the end of the week, the first phase of the Urban Village Revitalization Plan should be complete, State College Borough Council was told at a special work session yesterday.
During her freshman year, Kay Lampe was hit by a truck and was lucky enough to walk away.
A bloody footprint in the kitchen of the alleged murderer of a Penn State student may prove that there was a third, unidentified individual involved in the murder, according to a defense attorney.
Students interested in living on campus next year can apply online starting at noon today, though housing officials said they're unsure if there will be enough room to fit all the students who apply.
In the largest agreement in the institute's history, the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute (PTI) at Penn State will receive up to $25 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to fund research, education and outreach activities.
During last night's 2nd annual Holiday Lights Tour, the carols were playing, the bulbs were glowing and there were plenty of cookies to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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News in brief
Salima Davidson was hurt. It was October 1991 and Penn State's freshman setter was supposed to be out four to six weeks with a partially torn ligament in her knee. But this was her first season under head coach Russ Rose, who recruited her and all other setters under one condition: Don't get hurt.
Friday nights are meant for parties. Many students go out for a few drinks, maybe some beer pong, and take in the culture provided by the No. 2 party school in the nation.
In the wake of Tuesday night's loss to Saint Francis (Pa.), arguably the worst in head coach Rene Portland's 27-year tenure at Penn State, members of the Lady Lions program are still looking for answers to the abundance of questions that has accompanied them through this four-game skid. And central in Portland's mind are the questions regarding the direction of the offense.
After two seasons of finishing one win shy of All-American status, and settling with a redshirt season, Mark McKnight could not be more excited to start hitting the mat this year.
As the Penn State women's basketball team slowly returned to the court after a timeout in the second half of Tuesday's 74-69 loss to Saint Francis (Pa.), sophomore guard Mashea Williams gazed at the scoreboard and her team's dwindling lead, and then slowly shook her head.
My Opinion: Chris Agostini
My Opinion: Lions taking every game down to the wire this season
Sports in Brief
Peace on Earth: The holiday season is a time of peace
My Opinion: Ethan Fallon
Letters to the editor
For its final show of the semester, No Refund Theatre (NRT) will perform a play written by one of its own -- director Jeff Kornberg (junior-English). This Friday and Saturday NRT will bring Kornberg's A Completly Rehearsed Play to stage.
Listening to Grenadas Dream instantly brings "aggression" to mind. Drums clang, guitars screech, screaming throats are scorched.
This weekend, usual December holiday anthems like "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bells" won't be heard during Volé's fall semester production, Legends.
Being a singer/songwriter/guitarist can take a lot of work no matter what, for Tim Kasher, fulfilling all of those roles for two bands, things can get a little hectic. Whether he's mellowing out with The Good Life or waxing aggressive with Cursive, Kasher's plate is usually pretty full.
For Ronnie Burrage, jazz music and scatting has been a staple part of his life from the moment he was first able to speak.
Returning to State College for the first time since 2001, Boston-based alternative hard-rock band Godsmack will take the stage of the Bryce Jordan Center tomorrow night.
Jazz, strings and American songbook classics will come together at Penn State tomorrow night.
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Due to the popularity of the Suds Snippet, I decided for this week's beer column I'd compile a list of some of my favorite beer trivia. Growing up in a brewing family, I've learned a lot of interesting facts and tidbits. I've also included a list of Web sites where these facts (plus more) can be found.
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