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Amanda Votta (senior-science) and Jonathan Fink (senior-science) talk outside Sparks Building on the Pattee Mall Wednesday.
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Lions pick frosh

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Courtesy of Mark Selders True freshman Robert Bolden will start as quarterback at this Saturday's game.
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Matisyahu leads Jewish Festival

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Matisyahu, an orthodox Jewish reggae rapper, performs on the HUB lawn at the Jewish Life Festival Wednesday night.
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Residents annoyed by broken elevators

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A broken elevator in University Towers forces tenants to climb stairs.
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Penn State researches canola as energy source

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A machine in Farm 10 presses canola seed into oil that might someday be used in on-campus dining hall fryers.
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Lounging at the library

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Melissa Kidd (sophomore-classical studies) enjoys the warm weather outside the Pattee-Paterno Library on Wednesday afternoon.
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Deadline to purchase UHS health insurance approaches

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The next available time for student health insurance will be the spring semester.
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Students line up for T.I. tickets

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Students line up in the HUB-Robeson Center Wednesday for T.I. tickets.
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Updated Thursday, September 2, 2010 6:52 PM
Penn State Football Show

Paterno weighs in on Bolden

Joe Paterno said the quarterback competition is far from settled on his Thursday night radio show. Updated Thursday, September 2, 6:52 PM


Big Ten divides 12

The Big Ten took its next step beyond expansion Wednesday evening by announcing the divisional breakdowns for the conference.


Matisyahu leads Jewish Festival

If the echoes of beat-boxing didn't already lure concertgoers in, the smell of kosher hot dogs did the job as Matisyahu performed a free acoustic set Wednesday night on the HUB lawn.

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News

Paterno weighs in on Bolden

Joe Paterno said the quarterback competition is far from settled on his Thursday night radio show. Updated Thursday, September 2, 6:52 PM

Matisyahu leads Jewish Festival

If the echoes of beat-boxing didn't already lure concertgoers in, the smell of kosher hot dogs did the job as Matisyahu performed a free acoustic set Wednesday night on the HUB lawn.

Collegian general manager chosen

After more than a yearlong search, The Daily Collegian's Board of Directors selected Patricia Hartranft as its new general manager Wednesday night.

Fraternity combines gay community and greek life

Fraternities often market themselves as groups that offer brotherhood and friendship, but Delta Lambda Phi goes further by offering something different -- a fraternity that saves lives.

UPUA to push for voter registration

Though the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) voted Wednesday to partner with a campaign promoting voter registration among students, some members expressed dissent.

News in brief

Pi Lambda Phi waives hearing

Student faces assault charges

A Penn State student faces charges after he swung a knife at another student he had taunted for speaking Spanish, the State College Police Department said.

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PSU announces TEDx speakers

YouTube sensation Jordan "DJ Earworm" Roseman is coming to Penn State in October.

Residents annoyed by broken elevators

Since the elevator broke in University Towers Apartments this summer, resident James Lenz has taken the stairs to his seventh floor apartment.

Penn State researches canola as energy source

Beyond East Halls, beyond Beaver Stadium and even beyond the Snider Agricultural Arena, Doug Schaufler spends time in the basement level of a barn on Farm 10 pressing canola seed into oil.

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Sports

Video: Youngstown State Pregame

Paterno weighs in on Bolden

Joe Paterno said the quarterback competition is far from settled on his Thursday night radio show. Updated Thursday, September 2, 6:52 PM

Visitor's Lounge: Youngstown State

Joe Scalzo of the Youngstown Vindicator shares his thoughts on Saturday's game against Youngstown State. Updated Thursday, September 2, 5:57 PM

Lions pick frosh

In his 60 years at Penn State, Joe Paterno hasn't been too fond of freshman quarterbacks.

Big Ten divides 12

The Big Ten took its next step beyond expansion Wednesday evening by announcing the divisional breakdowns for the conference.

Linemen looking to move on

Ollie Ogbu is tired of hearing the same question year after year.

Spikes streak at six

The State College Spikes took a complete 360-degree turn Wednesday night.

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Monroig taking on new role

Maddy Evans took a seat on the field, lowered her head and placed it in her lap following last weekend's disappointing loss to William & Mary.

Freshmen could redshirt

Blair Brown sat on the sideline her entire freshman year.

Lions trying to focus on Youngstown State

It may seem strange the words "Youngstown State" were not included in any question asked of Joe Paterno at his weekly press conference. After all, the Lions open their season at noon Saturday against the Penguins.


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Arts

Students line up for T.I. tickets

Students swarmed the HUB-Robeson Center Wednesday and purchased more than 2,000 student tickets for rapper T.I.'s Sept. 24 concert.

'Reel Big Fish' set to perform at PSU

Legendary ska band Reel Big Fish is coming to State College -- and the Student Programming Association (SPA) is hoping the show will sell out.

Students anticipate fall premieres

Fall television premieres kick off tonight, and students and faculty say they're ready to tune in.

Crisp

Even in the happiest of valleys, it's hard to resist the temptation of the nearest fast food restaurant when you need a quick meal.

Emmys Fashion

We saw many "pieces of art" come down the red carpet on Sunday at the Emmys, but I have a hard time calling them that.

Sh*t My Dad Says

This book made me laugh out loud on the bus. Enough said.

Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"

Katy Perry is living the dream.

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Cultural Conversations to talk 'War Against Women'

Cultural Conversations wants to start a dialogue about the elephant in the room.

Energy conservation policy affects student artists

Recent energy conservation efforts and building renovations have forced student performing arts groups out of their usual venues -- and members say Penn State needs to help them find new performance spaces.

Crowd rocks out to 'MMMBop'

The 650-person crowd in HUB-Alumni Hall erupted in chants of "We want MMMBop" before Hanson took the stage Saturday night for a free concert.

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Opinions

Editorial: Lotteries should be more fair

Monday's lottery for the Penn State vs. Alabama game left some students both empty-handed and frustrated by the university. About 40 students waited in line outside the Bryce Jordan Center were denied football tickets, including the first 16 students in line, leaving those who had been there longest angered at the situation.

Betty fever spawned from youth

My gay friend Jack has been obsessed with Betty White since high school. Honestly, he had Betty fever long before she made her sudden comeback at the ripe old age of 88. It's hard to mark the exact moment when my love for this white-haired lady came into my life, but if I don't count all the times Jack made me watch "Golden Girls," it was probably when she played the eccentric grandmother in "The Proposal" (2009).

Letter: THON rules are not a big issue

Personally, I never thought announcing the individual totals was ever contrary to our cause. Hearing the huge totals had always inspired me to see what I could do the next year to reach their level of success. A healthy dose of motivation in this form does not hurt anybody, especially if it fosters an environment of continuous improvement. In fact, plenty of fundraisers do this.

Letter: Preachers do not disturb

The police received complaints regarding the Christian organization preaching the Gospel outside of the HUB-Robeson Center on Monday.

Letter: PSU wrong on egg debate

In response to Tuesday's article "Cage-free egg battle rages," Director of Residential Dining Lisa Wandel claims that the science does not show that battery-cage eggs are riskier than cage-free.

Letter: Greed destroys Americans

We, as Americas, are never satisfied with where we are at. We have come to believe that we are entitled to everything and anything that we want.

Editorial: Students should avoid website

If a new website that pays students for getting good grades sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Penn State students attempting to use Ultrinsic.com should practice extreme caution. While the website claims it just provides further incentives to earn good grades, Penn State has denounced it as dangerous gambling.

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Lottery bypassed most dedicated fans

In general, I agree with the use of a lottery system for selling sporting event tickets. It's how a large portion of tickets will be sold for the 2011 Nation Hockey League Winter Classic game that will be held in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day. A lottery system helps to address which Penguins fans or which Capitals fans are the most deserving of tickets outside of regular season ticket holders

Letter: Penn State going cage free should be an easy decision

I cannot believe that there is still a battle over the topic of Penn State going cage free or not. Clearly cage free is the way to be. There are plenty of studies that support the fact that eggs produced by hens locked up in battery cages are far less healthy than those that come from hens that have the freedom to move around. That being said, there are many other reasons to go cage free besides just the health concerns.

Letter: Catholic center shows donors should have say in money use

In response to Tuesday's article "PSU plans Catholic Student Faith Center," there were several online comments made about how the $6.5 million donated by many individuals could be used for "better" purposes. Specifically, Derek Morr said, "That $6.5 million could be so much better spent. How about donate it to relief efforts in Haiti or Pakistan, rather than build a monument to supernaturalism?"

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We Are

Stylist works to change lives one wig at a time

Take one look at Russell Gutch, and you'll know he's a New Yorker. He's a charismatic, smooth-talking Italian -- collar popped, hair combed back -- with a slight accent that has The Bronx written all over it.

Freshman's casual interest turns into musical career

On his way to a party during his senior year of high school, Mike McCourt had no idea what he was about to stumble upon.

Students turn magic hobbies into success

David Clavens stood surrounded by a group of students in the lower level of the HUB-Robeson Center. Fanning out a deck, he asked each person to draw a card.

Lang balances life as Playboy model and student

A passionate Penn State football fan, Brianna Lang was disappointed when she had to miss the home game against Purdue in 2007. But to her, the opportunity to tailgate in the nude wasn't such a bad consolation prize.

Student finds happiness in daily challenges

Katie Knobloch was ready to proclaim her message to all of campus.

Beth Carey went from THON child to supporter

For Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon family relations captains, it's hard to stand out.

From sports to snow, he's in the know

If you know Penn State sports, you know Dean DeVore. If you've been to a Penn State football game since 2000, you know him. If you've been to a women's volleyball game or a men's volleyball game or a wrestling match or a men's gymnastics meet or a men's lacrosse game -- you know him.

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Official follows passions in work at PSU

Mike Negra juggles jobs

It's early in the morning, and a small herd of goats is following Mike Negra. The executive director of the State Theatre and self-proclaimed "up-and-coming goat farmer" is wearing a denim shirt, a thick pair of jeans and a hunting cap straight out of "The Catcher in the Rye," and he's carrying a bucket of food that every goat really wants to get at.

Student perseveres through hardships of injury

He left the Penn State Activities Building after classes, preparing to get food. But by day's end, Penn State student Paul George was in a hospital bed, preparing for a life with a prosthetic leg.

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Magazine

Lions ready for road challenges

That 13th Big Ten title can wait.

Warming prepping for 1st season

Bob Warming's resume precedes him.

QB battle, questions and looming milestones reminiscent of 2001

Nothing is out of the realm of possibility for the Penn State football team this season.

Finals or bust for Icers this season

Penn State Icers head coach Scott Balboni is confident that this year's team is the most talented team from top to bottom he has seen in his 5 years at Penn State.

Lady Ruggers seeking three-peat, history

The Penn State women's rugby team is trying to become the first team in history to win three consecutive national championships.

Lions looking to sustain success

After a disappointing end to last season the Penn State men's tennis team is hoping to stay focused and come out with a successful season.

Women's tennis trying to recover

The Penn State women's tennis team is looking to improve from last season, in which it managed to win only six of a possible 70 points in Big Ten play.

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Men's rugby gunning for more this year

Receiving cortisone injections to play on an injured foot that requires surgery while also dealing with a separated shoulder in most sports would keep players out indefinitely.

Men's XC looking for redemption in 2010

Coming off a disappointing 2009 season, the Penn State men's cross country team is looking forward to a more successful year in the fall of 2010. After finishing the season by placing 16th at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals and failing to qualify for the NCAA Championships, the team is looking to rebound with a positive mentality this upcoming fall.

Women vying for another Big 10 Championship

The 2010 season for the Penn State women's cross country team looks very promising. After ending the 2009 season with a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, the Nittany Lions hope to do even better than that in the upcoming season.

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Blogs

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Blogging, Kicking and Screaming: Buffalo Preview

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Footblog: Week one predictions

The Collegian football writers take a look at the weekend's games in college football.
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Footblog: Paterno: Poise gave Bolden edge

Paterno said just because Bolden's the starter Saturday doesn't mean the starting job is set.
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Inside the Dugout: Heath promoted to Double-A

Ben Heath is at it again.
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Snap, Crackle, Pop: Blending of genres

So I've never been the type to go for hip-hop. I've always enjoyed the occasional Top 40 rap hit or the classics that everyone plays at their parties. But lately, I've REALLY been into it.
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Can You Dig It?: September 3-4 scouting report

What should the Lions expect from this weekend's opponents?
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Footblog: Penn State football daily: Sept. 2

AJ Cassavell chats with Joe Scalzo of the Youngstown Vindicator
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Collegian: Exposure: Across the Pond

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