As black students at the University aspire for careers in big business, law and the sciences, they are becoming the next talent pool for new leadership in the black community. When the Hubble Space Telescope is deployed today from the Space Shuttle Discovery, three University researchers will begin taking part in the new observation opportunities it provides. BELLEFONTE -- When Keith Bierly was a district justice in the Centre Hall area, a severely battered woman was filing charges against her assailant. After more than an hour of debate, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate approved the appointment of Stacy Jimenez as one of the co-directors for the USG Department of Women's Concerns. Despite up-to-date training, local Girl Scout leaders will not discuss drugs, teenage pregnancy and other contemporary issues this year. They are perhaps the most popular places in State College -- the bars. State College apartments soon will be put on the recycling bandwagon, a spokesman for the Centre County Solid Waste Authority said yesterday at a meeting of apartment owners and managers. Several Centre County service organizations sponsored a Resource Arena Monday at the Nittany Mall, kicking off local activities for the 16th annual National Victim Rights Week. Nancy Royer, a secretary in the University's English department, spends her free time reading liberal arts textbooks for the blind. Though Centre Area Transportation Authority officials say they are reluctant to increase fares and decrease service, they must to help offset a projected $200,000 budget deficit. The University will now play a role in the administration of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as other scientific programs, after recently joining a major astronomy organization. The need for more black officers in the military has made recruiting black high school and college graduates a top priority for the U.S. Armed Forces. Recognizing each others' achievements, nine black organizations presented awards last night to black students and groups for outstanding service and commitment to the black community. A recently donated $2.5 million computer will enable University libraries to expand LIAS services at University Park and Commonwealth campuses, said Eric Ferrin, director of library computer services.
Second baseman Russ Mushinsky hit a game-winning double in the top of the seventh to lead the baseball team (22-13) to a 5-4 victory over James Madison (22-17) in the first half of yesterday doubleheader. Competitive spirit was what first got Lisa Mallios started in gymnastics and a lack of it was what almost got her out of the sport. As the weather finally changed and the warm rays of the sun finally shone down on Happy Valley, people took advantage of it by lying out and goofing around yesterday. This one pretty much lived up to its billing. The men's lacrosse team has got to watch its back at 7 tonight when they play at Bucknell. For the entire spring season, the men's tennis team has tried to outlast a personnel loss that severely hurt its chances of winning its matches. Now, with a record of 3-15, any effort might seem too little, too late. High jumper Antoinette O'Carroll often gets asked, "Do you run with that pole in your hand?" When William Smith was five years old, his father sawed off the wooden shafts of a few golf clubs and regripped the handles to fit the palms of his young son. Penn State's football fans may find that tickets for away games are scarce once competition against Big 10 teams begins, Bud Meredith, Penn State's ticket manager, said. The softball team's sweep of St. Bonaventure yesterday clinched it a spot in the Atlantic 10 playoffs, continuing another fine season for the Lady Lions.
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