Man sentenced for Gopper's drug ring
A man charged in connection with a drug ring operating out of a State College pizza shop was sentenced yesterday to 30 days to 12 months in prison.
Quincy Carraway, 29, was charged with three counts of criminal conspiracy and three counts of possession of a controlled substance in connection with a high-level marijuana operation that was based out of Gopper's Pizza, 114 Hetzel St.
Carraway pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance and received 30 days to 12 months in the Centre County Correctional Facility. He will also pay a $250 fine and the costs of prosecution.
Fraternity makes national conference
Last weekend, 11 members of Phi Beta Lambda, a professional co-ed business fraternity, attended Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda's State Leadership Conference.
The conference is an annual event during which Phi Beta Lambda members compete in various professional events and tests, as well as attend lectures and professional development.
This year was the Penn State chapter's first year attending. The Penn State organization placed in eight of the nine events it competed in. In addition, there were three first-place winners and three second-place winners from Penn State.
The six individuals who placed will attend Phi Beta Lambda's national leadership conference in Atlanta at the end of June, Phi Beta Lamba member Michael Markle wrote in an e-mail.
Faculty Staff Club to cease operation
The Faculty Staff Club, which "sought to sponsor activities and opportunities to promote collegiality, thoughtful discourse and a sense of community" among Penn State faculty for nearly 16 years, will cease operation on June 30, according to a statement released on Penn State Live, live.psu.edu.
The heavily dues-based group experienced a surge in membership after its formation, but it has thinned in recent years. In 2002, the club had 770 members, but there are 320 members currently, according to Live.
The group's events prior to June 30 will not be affected by the club's collapse, according to Live.
A full refund will be provided to members who paid dues between Jan. 1 and April 2. These members should complete a refund request form available at the id+ Office, 103 HUB-Robeson Center, by June 30.
Police Log
Criminal Mischief: A ground-floor window of the south side of South Henderson Building was damaged between 5 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Monday. The estimated damage is $400, Penn State Police said.
Theft: A traffic control sign, valued at $300, was stolen from North University Drive Extension near University Support Building II. The incident occurred between 5 p.m. Friday and 8:13 a.m. Monday, Penn State Police said.
Theft: A staff member reported that a student did not return several borrowed sporting equipment items, valued at $1,000, last Monday when they were due, university police said.
Theft: A secured bicycle, valued at $430, was reported stolen from the east side of Deike Building. The incident occurred between 11:30 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Monday, university police said.
