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OPINION
Students can help to bridge religious divide
In a world torn by holy wars and ethnic divides, preparing young people to address differences in faith and belief should be a no-brainer. After all, history teaches that religious intolerance and hate are often rooted in ignorance and fear.
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YOUR LETTERS
Editors pick: Not so democratic
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia recently said that what sets the United States government apart from banana republics is not the Bill of Rights but the separation of powers: legislative, executive, judicial.
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NEWS
Rotarian answers call to help battle polio in India
A State College man dedicated to helping others leaves today on a two-week trip to eradicate the last vestiges of a crippling disease from India.
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YOUR LETTERS
Develop incentive for youth
In response to John Wainright’s letter Thursday: It’s not residential development; the bureaucracy involved with that is a mess and appalling. But it’s development that will keep our youth here.
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YOUR LETTERS
Choosing the next hero
I have always thought of Penn State, my alma mater, as a solid rock. If the present trustees continue, I feel our rock could crumble.
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ASIDES OF RICE
Penn State student fans to get Big Macs after all
Apparently, Patrick Chambers felt a little badly about the way Saturday's win over Nebraska turned out for Penn State's fans.
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CENTRE COUNTY'S CAPITOL CONNECTION
Controlled Burns on Scotia Barrens
GAME COMMISSION PREPARES FOR 2012 CONTROLLED BURNS ON SGL 176 Burns to preserve unique barrens habitat STATE COLLEGE – Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced they plan to begin the second phase of controlled burns on the Scotia Barrens on State Game...
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OPINION
Rapidly aging weapons jeopardize our security, military effectiveness
None of America’s armed forces can meet all of the demands placed on them by commanders today.
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OPINION
Restoring defense cuts will only encourage war hawks
President Barack Obama should stay on track with his plan for a 10-year reduction in military spending of about $500 billion. We are winding down two wars, so troop cutbacks are normal. We recently ended a combat role in Iraq, and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta now says we will do the same in Afghanistan...






