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[ Thursday, Feb. 01, 2007 ]


PHOTO: Tom Larrabee

PHOTO/GRAPHIC: Tom Larrabee

NEWS
[ Updated Thursday, Feb. 01, 2007 ]

Local bars Tony's Big Easy, Lulu's Nightspot and Candy Bar and Lounge, 129 S. Pugh St. may have their liquor license revoked, a Liquor Control Board official confirmed today.

Students hoping to remember songs from Interfraternity/Panhellenic Council Dance Marathon weekends will soon be able to do so on their iPods.

For some Penn State professors and faculty members, Black History Month is about recognizing social justice; others say the special distinction may have adverse effects on the elimination of racism.

Move over, Miss America. Step aside, Miss Universe. There's a new pageant winner in town, and his name is Uzair Qadeer.

Eight student activists showed up at Penn State President Graham Spanier's office yesterday afternoon to deliver a U.S. Senate bill that, if passed, would prevent U.S. companies from profiting from sweatshop labor.

For the first time since 1970, college freshmen are steering away from "middle-of-the-road" political ideology and raising their voices on issues that concern them the most, according to a national survey.

Every student who requested an on-campus housing contract for the 2007-2008 academic year received an offer -- a drastic change from last year when 1,200 students were denied contracts.

"How is your vagina feeling today?"

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SPORTS

Fresh off of a weekend swing in Hawaii, the No. 7 Penn State men's volleyball team returns to the mainland riding a newly found wave of momentum.

Penn State men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis's e-mail inbox has been flooded lately.

After a thrilling, 7-6, victory on Dec. 8 against Lehigh, the seventh-best 174-pounder in the country was busy doing what he often does after home meets. He was quickly surrounded by posters to sign and people to greet.

During one of its final practices in the Bryce Jordan Center before hitting the road yesterday, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland called for a halt in activity.

Talor Battle envisions a future that you probably can't imagine.

While Meggan Quinn was dribbling up the court against Iowa last Sunday, Penn State head coach Rene Portland yelled out to her. "Do you know Inside?" Portland asked, referencing the specific play.

As the ACHA Division I national tournament rapidly approaches for the No. 2 Icers (23-5-0, 21-3-0 ACHA), head coach Scott Balboni is looking for consistency -- consistency from every player, every line and every unit.

Sports in Brief


OPINIONS

Discrimination: Spanier should support HRC review

My Opinion: Food policy a waste of everyone's time

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In big cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New York, the "First Friday" of each month is dedicated to showcasing the cultural, intellectual and entertainment talent in the community.

It's not unusual for musicians, long into their career, to leave their most creative days behind. Fans often learn to expect concerts filled with old hits and new albums with diminishing returns.

Students can clamor and clap for The Clarks and Cloverleaf, which will lay claim to HUB Alumni Hall tonight, and it won't cost a clam.

The lights shining onto College Avenue will turn a shade of the blues at 7:30 tonight when blues-rock legend Dr. John brings his Cajun growl to The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.

What did breweries do during Prohibition?

He comes armed with the music industry's most lethal of weapons: Eight hit records, a current top-20 single and streams of loyal supporters.

Dr. Dog is not a hip-hop group, though it has been mistaken for one.

In the land of local bands, there is sometimes an exaggerated sense of self-importance that surpasses that of any mainstream rock band.

For those who can't handle dancing for 48 hours straight, or even 46, dancing for just four hours might be more doable.

Students may grumble at the idea of spending St. Patrick's Day at home this year, but they can revel in another Irish celebration tonight at Eisenhower Auditorium.

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