While many universities across the nation are offering gender-neutral housing where men and women can live in the same room, Penn State does not have plans to join the trend.

Penn State is turning 152 years old today and is throwing itself a birthday party.

Nolan Fontaine was all smiles as he spoke about his future plans -- which include doing overseas ambassadorial or council work and changing the world.

In three years, it's recouped $68,000, held a 94-percent arrest rate and produced footage of culprits in action so clear that it might as well be a yearbook photo.

Student activists at Penn State have long been criticizing the university for fostering what they say is a discriminatory environment.

For the first time, the State College borough has evicted a fraternity from its house, based on violations of borough ordinances and state laws.

With sprinkler installation taking up a large portion of housing funds, university officials are trying to balance the need to update residence hall's heating systems and furnishings.

Three local bars -- the Allen Street Grill, the Shandygaff and the Tavern -- are facing minimum fines of $1,000 after receiving citations for serving alcohol to minors, police said.

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Dane Miller and Steve Meyers may have very different approaches to throwing the shot put, but so far their contrasting styles have produced results this season.

The date still remains fresh in his mind, so fresh that he doesn't have to pause and think about it, even more than a year later.

Just four days after opening the Big Ten season, the No. 51 Penn State men's tennis team is playing out of conference again.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fans at the Value Center Arena were jumping up and down, excited, relieved, and showing more enthusiasm for a Penn State-Ohio State men's basketball game then anyone could have foreseen.

Coaches and critics tell David "Mooch" Jackson that he doesn't shoot enough, and he'll be the first to tell you it's true.

The No. 5 Ohio State women's basketball team has the opportunity to add an extra scoop of tradition to its already dazzling program tonight. Penn State is simply looking for its first Big Ten road win.

Katie Perret has dyed her hair three times since pre-season. The defending Big Ten champion on the uneven bars and natural brunette believes change is good though, even if that means dying her hair purple.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With 1:19 remaining in last night's men's basketball game against Penn State, Ohio State freshmen center Greg Oden corralled a pass in the low block, drew a foul on Nittany Lion forward Milos Bogetic and promptly threw down a powerful thunder dunk.

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• Some Thon criticism meant to be helpful
• Reasons don't matter if Thon kids benefit
• Criticizing Thon pride is unfair, hypocritical
• End justifies means
• Reader believes Thon must always be FTK
• Some parts of Thon are self-promotional
• Pride not a bad thing when kids will benefit
• Saving children's lives most important part
• Greek Thon participation entails much sacrifice
• Daily Collegian columnists need to research topics
• Thon column stereotyped greek life at Penn State

MTV and VH1 have refused to let the reality TV craze fade and their new line-ups of prime time shows prove it. These channels have audiences tuning in on weekday nights to satisfy their guilty pleasures. Sure these shows lack real plots or talent, but regardless they are fun to watch.

Tell all your friends that Taking Back Sunday will be where you want to be and louder now than ever at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 22nd with openers Underoath and Armor for Sleep. Their North American Tour 2007 is the biggest touring endeavor the band has ever done, and this will be their first time playing at the BJC. During a conference call, I had the opportunity to talk with the bassist Matt Rubano.

There are bands and song-writers, and then there are Keystone State bands and songwriters.

Several college-aged bands are set to rock State College, as the Dragon Chaser's Emporium hosts four groups tonight at 8, including one band being lauded by mtvU as one of the best bands on a college campus.

The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and that means it's time for our movie critics to make their picks on the top six categories of the night.

Spring Break is just a few weeks away and the newest spring fashions may look tempting, but as the recent snowfall in State College has shown, winter is far from being anywhere near over.

Parade will march into Playhouse Theatre tonight, but it won't be a joyous celebration.

Symphony fans and tea party enthusiasts both can indulge in a classy experience as the Nittany Valley Symphony holds its tea and symphony fundraiser.

The Bryce Jordan Center will be getting a little bit Louder Now when Taking Back Sunday takes the stage in Happy Valley.

Tomorrow evening, the Bryce Jordan Center will host a group that sings to a more religious tune.

Tonight at Lulu's Nightspot, 129 1/2 S. Pugh St., audience members will be given a chance to laugh for a good cause as the Penn State Marketing Association sponsors a comedy benefit.

The Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will share the sounds of South Africa from its award-winning album Blessed and its new album, African Spirit, tonight in the Eisenhower Auditorium.

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