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NEWS

About 150 students poured into the Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting last night to support USG President Seth Williams after hearing rumors some senators had plans to impeach him from his newly elected seat.

Six University dorms have been chosen as sites to test ID-card reading equipment, the University director of Housing said Monday night.

Don't be afraid of us. We are just like you.

Pennsylvania needs an attorney general who will help bring integrity back to state government, said Edward Mesvinsky, a Democratic candidate for the office who visited State College yesterday.

At last night's Graduate Student Association assembly meeting, University Executive Vice President and Provost William Richardson said the administration is greatly concerned about state appropriations.

University professors of political science said they do not expect Sen. Paul Simon's suspension of his political campaign to make much of a difference in the Democratic primary unless certain conditions are met in the upcoming primaries.

Representatives for student protesters and University administrators announced yesterday they will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. The meeting will provide a forum for them to discuss minority concerns before a public audience.

Remember the View Master you loved as a kid? You could watch slides of Mickey, Minnie and the whole crew. Now that toy has been turned into a device that can test drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

The current atmosphere for minorities at the University forced students to stage a sit-in last Friday afternoon, said members of a University faculty and staff organization.

Centre County Children and Youth Services, in conjunction with the Meadows Psychiatric Center, is sponsoring a Workshop for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Meadows Psychiatric Center on Route 45 five miles east of Boalsburg.

University President Bryce Jordan issued a press release late yesterday afternoon in response to comments about student protests of the University's treatment of minorities. The following is Jordan's complete statement:

It's his basement, it's his game, it's his rules ... and Ken Ober just might let you play on his game show, "Remote Control."

Last night on the HUB lawn, the Student Union Board sponsored the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and served free ice cream as a part of HUB Carnival Week.

In the aftermath of Friday's sit-in, the Graduate Student Association passed a resolution last night supporting open dialogue between University administrators and concerned students.

A University student, who was struck by a car Sunday afternoon, was still listed in critical condition yesterday afternoon at the Geisenger Medical Center in Danville, said David Meredick, Geisinger nursing supervisor.

Offensive graffiti in blue spray-paint was found Monday morning on a marked University Police Services car and around several areas on campus.

SPORTS

From the way it performed, the women's track team didn't seem upset that this past weekend's competition was moved from Saturday to Sunday.

The women's tennis team continued its fine play this past weekend as it rolled to three decisive victories, improving its overall record to 19-6.

The No.2 ranked women's lacrosse team ran up against a talented and inspired Lafayette team and dropped a 14-10 decision yesterday at Lady Lion Field.

Following a much-needed day of rest, the softball team plays host to Kent State University in a doubleheader at 3 today at Lady Lion Field.

The baseball team picked up two more crucial victories yesterday as it swept Temple in a doubleheader contest, 5-4 and 8-3.

My Opinion: Dave Sottile

OPINIONS

Collegian Editorial

My Opinion: Gigi Marino




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