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State College freegans enjoy dining from dumpsters: Amy Eichenlaub; 2010-1-22; A junior studying anthropology, Chris Stevens started out dumpster diving after reading a Daily Collegian article his freshman year detailing a student’s dumpster adventures. Stevens was intrigued and made his first dive behind a local restaurant where, he said, garbage bags are filled with "freshly baked" breads and pastries that are "sometimes still warm."
Security firm finds new business monitoring frat parties: Nicole Morgan; 2010-2-26; When the governing body of Penn State's fraternities toughened the enforcement of party rules in December it meant new business for a security firm that has been in the area since 1992.
Student volunteer inspired by childhood experience at Thon: Dorey Scheimer; 2010-2-5; Beth Carey attended her first Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon as a high school student less than a year after being diagnosed with cancer. Today, the healthy and happy 19-year-old Penn State sophomore is experiencing Thon from the other side -- as a volunteer family relations captain.
Skate club takes an Olympic break: Nicole Morgan; 2010-2-9; Members of the Penn State Figure Skating Club are programming their video recorders and making plans to watch skating events with friends. Club members begin practicing for an annual ice show in March. In February they're making time for a little inspiration from the Olympics.

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