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Updated October 6, 2008 4:59 AM
Today's deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania spurred a flurry of campaign activity this weekend as John McCain's and Barack Obama's State College offices canvassed and registered voters locally.
Unlike those who believe chickens could unite State College neighborhoods, other residents are fighting to stop the passing of a new, redrafted ordinance that could allow chickens on lots less than 10 acres in the borough.
Commonwealth students to control fee
Theft: A resident of 138 S. Atherton St. reported a gray Dell Inspiron laptop computer valued at $1,000 was taken from her residence sometime between 9:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 a.m. Saturday, police said. Police said there was no sign of forced entry.
An all-night road trip from Philadelphia to State College ended for two men Saturday morning after a State College police officer pulled them over after blowing a red light -- and found more than half a pound of marijuana in the trunk of their car, police said.
The lawn of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was bordered with brightly colored Democratic campaign signs Friday, setting the stage for a rally with state Rep. Scott Conklin and U.S. Congressional candidate Mark McCracken.
Two men were arrested Friday in connection with the first major fraternity burglary since the summer, police said.
The $700 billion bailout bill President George W. Bush signed Friday was pushed through the House and Senate with help from Pennsylvania congressmen, including Rep. John Peterson, whose district includes State College.
To celebrate National Coming Out Week, the LGBTA Student Resource Center and other student groups will host events to encourage students to "Stand Up. Stand Out. Stand Together" this week.
Racers gasped for air as they crossed the finish line Sunday at the 11th Annual Melissa Heydenreich 5k/10k Moxie-thon.
Anyone who was at the Snider Agricultural Arena between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday knew what the buzz was about.
Penn State President Graham Spanier met and spoke with hundreds of students and their families during the Office of the President's open house on Friday, an event held as part of Parents and Families Weekend.
David Young knew he had to capitalize.
Centre County could see a third public television channel come this winter thanks to a recent franchise deal.
Students may soon control the new facilities fee at campuses across the commonwealth, as well as at University Park.
Updated October 3, 2008 3:55 PM
The $700 billion bailout bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Friday afternoon, and Rep. John Peterson, R-Pa., who represents State College, voted for the legislation. Updated 3:55 PM
A sea of fuzzy pink hats, balloons and posters filled HUB Heritage Hall Thursday night for the first "Thon Involvement Fair."
Penn State students gathered at locations across campus Thursday night to watch vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin voice their opinions on issues including domestic and foreign policy.
A bicyclist was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center after he collided with a CATA bus at about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday on North Atherton Street near Blue Course Drive, Ferguson Township Police said.
Penn State Student Viraj Vijay Patel was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property and access device fraud Wednesday stemming from a Sept. 27 incident, police said.
Illegal Drugs: Penn State student Michael A. Marzano was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Wednesday for possessing a fake identification card and illegal drugs, Penn State Police said. Marzano, 20, was attempting to enter Cell Block, 420 E. College Ave., and provided police with a fake Texas driver's license. Police also found illegal drugs on Marzano, police said. Charges will be filed, police said.
As November draws near, local politicians are pushing harder for the student vote.
If you register
What: Fill out a voter registration form
When:PSUVote.org
Where:Noon Monday at the latest
Details:Drop forms off in PSUVote.org Coalition boxes in the commons or the HUB-Robeson Center
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments (CCSG) will join the debate on the facilities fee this weekend during the group's first meeting of the school year.
Centre County Mid-State Regional Airport officials have decided it is time for the airport to receive a much-needed makeover after struggling to stay open because of decreased airport traffic.
Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira said he is potentially supportive of a program using global positioning satellite tracking of sexual offenders in Pennsylvania, but has his reservations.
George Adams said he wanted to take his major out of the classroom.
To decide where he'd spend a semester abroad, Ben Reimold looked to a currency exchange Web site for guidance and changed his destination of choice based on his findings.
A recent commission report recommending colleges and universities move away from standardized test scores in their admissions process will not affect Penn State, a university official said.
Devastation and loss of parents are just two things children in Northern Uganda have to deal with, said Jessica Gordon, president of Invisible Children Penn State.
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Inner Dimensions, a jazz ensemble open to undergraduate and graduate students, practices Thursday for its concert today with Centre Dimensions, a 26-piece jazz ensemble. Inner Dimensions performs two to three concerts per semester on- and off-campus.
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