University spokesman Bill Mahon, long praised by his colleagues for his management of the Office of Public Information, is getting a promotion.

Conquering stress might become a laughing matter as one Penn State student tries to start a laughing club.

Legislation introduced to Congress last Thursday would create a passengers' bill of rights to avoid airline issues such as passengers waiting on planes during long delays, a congressman's spokeswoman said.

Students from Hendersonville, Tenn., traveled 13 hours to Penn State this week to offer prayers, scrub fraternities' bathrooms and give out hot chocolate.

According to a recent study, students who have studied abroad are valued by employers and should use the experience to beef up their chances at getting a job.

Jason Gilleece and Sarah Fay were the first in line to enter the remodeled McDonald's location at 442 E. College Ave, winning them a free Big Mac Extra Value Meal for a year.

Repeated snowfall and below-freezing temperatures have students anticipating spring break, but recent gas price increases may cut into their vacation budgets.

Penn State placed 31st nationwide and second in the state in total donations received by universities, according to a recent study.

A 10-year partnership was announced yesterday between Penn State, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Highmark Inc., in which the health insurance company will be donating $20 million to help fund the Penn State Children's Hospital at Hershey and $5 million for cancer research.

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From Big Ten to NCAA

If there were any two wrestlers that were supposed to take control of their weight classes at the Big Ten Championships, they would've been Phil Davis and James Yonushonis.

At the beginning of preseason competition, the Penn State softball team had a solid pitching staff. Led by junior veterans Jenn Reynolds and Ashley Esparza, and a pleasant surprise in freshman Jackie Hill, the staff looked to be in top shape.

The No. 6 Penn State men's volleyball team recently enjoyed a 10-day layoff from match play but steps back on to the Rec Hall floor tonight.

Two weeks ago, at the end of a successful but chaotic Ohio State meet, the Penn State women's gymnastics team waited anxiously to hear the recipient of the Ann Carr award.

It is certainly "surf's up" for a small group of students at University Park.

The ACHA Division II Penn State Ice Lions knew the history. They knew that in two consecutive years they had lost the first game in pool play. So entering their game with Michigan last night, Penn State knew what to expect.

Twelve days ago, a traveling band of 150 Illinois students arrived at the Bryce Jordan Center and created a home court feel for the visiting Illini.

Sports in Brief

Gaming classes: New classes a step in the right direction

My Opinion: Extravagant spending hurts PSU budget

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Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! promises to make you feel like a kid again.

The long-anticipated week of freedom from schoolwork, classes, activities and all scheduled commitments has finally arrived.

The State College music scene is continuing to blossom.

Pi Beta Phi sorority is making it a little easier for Penn State to stay in style with an added bonus: Keeping style affordable.

Sit around and watch the tube but nothing's on; change the channels for an hour or two. Twiddle your thumbs just for a bit, sick of all the same-old... Well, you get the picture. When you're spending spring break at home, a week can seem like forever. Luckily enough, though, there are enough concerts within driving distance to make non-stop rocking possible. Here's the rundown.