The Iranian Student Association celebrated the Iranian New Year, "Noe Rooz" or "New Day," with traditional Iranian dance, fruits representing a new harvest and national songs.
Cancer patients in Central Pennsylvania and the commonwealth at large have a new ally in the Hershey Medical Center, as the Penn State Board of Trustees officially authorized the construction of the Cancer Institute at its meeting last Friday.
For Peter Tombros, the figure to beat is $1.37 billion.
A Penn State student was hit by a vehicle while crossing South Atherton Street at West Beaver Avenue Thursday night, prompting a State College police investigation into who may have furnished alcohol to the victim.
A chorus of groans came from fraternity members when read the question: "What are the most popular places downtown to shop for girl's clothing?"
An influx of visitors in State College for the PIAA high school basketball championship drove a new clothing store to open Friday, almost two weeks earlier than expected.
After a rainy weekend, more than 500 volunteers walking for suicide awareness and prevention were greeted with warm and sunny weather.
• Out of the Darkness Walk Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
• Out of the Darkness Walk Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
From belly dancing to a song titled, "I Wish I Had Dean Brady's Beard," the students of Schreyer Honors College vied for first place last night in the Mr. And Ms. SHC Pageant.
A plan outlining a new way to distribute football season tickets was voted down vehemently by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) last night.
Representatives from six groups lobbied for their piece of the student activity fee pie Saturday before the newly formed Funding Activity Board (FAB), with the Student Programming Association (SPA) requesting the most -- about $1.15 million.
The "Share the Road" sign on Boalsburg Road at first seems unremarkable -- but then a white bike on the hill appears, resting on a cross.
• Memorial Bike Ride Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
• Memorial Bike Ride Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
Under the dance floor's dimmed lighting, bodies gyrated, wigs bounced and bondage accessories flailed along to fast-paced music in celebration of the start of Pride Week 2007.
• Queer Ball Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
• Queer Ball Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
Joe Paterno and two former Penn State women's basketball players offered their thoughts on the resignation of former Lady Lion head coach Rene Portland this weekend, admitting both surprise and disappointment.
News in brief
It was an all-too-familiar beginning that finished with an unfamiliar ending.
The No. 6 Penn State women's lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season yesterday when it was defeated by No. 18 Vanderbilt, 9-7, at Holuba Hall.
After stumbling out of the gate at the start of the spring season, it seems as though the Penn State men's rugby team has begun to regain its footing in time for the postseason.
As a section of nearly 40 children danced and cheered in the stands for their beloved team, the members of the No.13 Penn State women's gymnastics team did not disappoint.
The Penn State women's tennis team had its four-game winning streak snapped by the Michigan Wolverines on Friday at the PSU Indoor Tennis Center.
The Penn State women's golf team tried to overcome its recent struggles at the William and Mary Invitational yesterday, finishing No. 8 of the 17 schools competing. The Nittany Lions had a final three-round score of a 66-over-par 642.
After the first game of the match Saturday night in Rec Hall's south gym, the No. 6 Penn State men's volleyball team looked to be in complete control of No. 11 IPFW and there was a sense that the match would be over in three games.
Austin Scott spoke slowly in the Penn State weight room on Friday, fielding questions that mostly revolved around how frustrated he must have been these last three years.
Experience is giving way to potential in Penn State's secondary.
Josh Yukelson and some of his ACACIA fraternity brothers stood directly behind the Central Connecticut State dugout yesterday afternoon, leading a rowdy student section that hoped to spur the Penn State baseball team to a ninth-inning rally.
If there is ever a bad time to get a hit, the Penn State baseball team found it yesterday.
At the end of a grueling four-day competition, the Penn State fencing team walked away with 194 points and its 10th national title at the 2007 NCAA championship at Drew University in Madison, N.J.
Joe Paterno walked with a slight limp during Friday's opening spring practice, but his tongue was as quick as it's always been during his 42-year head-coaching career at Penn State.
• Spring Practice Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
• Spring Practice Photo Gallery Web Exclusive
My Opinion: Jon Blau
Hazing: Response to alleged incidents positive step
My Opinion: James Conroy
My Opinion: Chris Mueller
Letters to the editor
- Columnist overexaggerated effects of N. Dakota bill
- Portland attitude indicative of PSU campus atmosphere
- Race doesn't define student
- Student supports Portland
- Penn State basketball team in need of coaching change
- War protesters undermine troops' actions overseas
- Student applauds faculty for dedication and impact
- Columnist didn't interpret real purpose of new bill
Comedian Charlie Murphy took the stage to a partial standing ovation Saturday, when he was introduced as a co-writer of the -- and this is a direct quote -- the "smash hit, Norbit."
Guests were encouraged to "think pink" at alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority's second annual breast cancer awareness charity ball Saturday.
Arts in Brief
The bar scene
