An egregious crime took place many years ago that threatened to shatter the very foundation of The Pennsylvania State University and its home town of State College-known to the world as Happy Valley. Once publicized, the notorious case swept across America with almost instant rapidity. The "happening" left a mysterious and complex trail of rumors, false testimony, and a "conspiracy of silence." For more than nine years the matter was unsolved and the perpetrator unpunished. Countless high- ranking officials-accused of a conspiracy of silence-known as a "cover-up" were "punished" or given "sanctions." After massive publicity and several court hearings, the final truth has yet to be found. The borough of State College has suffered a great deal of economic. cultural, and psychological fallout from the scandal consuming its sister, Penn State, but is making great strides in recovering her pride and stature. Happy Valley may well believe the following: THIS TOO SHALL PASS