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[ Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1993 ]

NEWS

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate is going green.

Former University Board of Trustees President Marian U. Coppersmith Fredman just wanted to pay her back taxes in peace.

Centre County residents can expect another $1.25 to be added to basic phone service charges to pay for 911 service.

The University is taking steps to renew MEGA, the incumbent, as its student insurance carrier.

Sean Livingston thinks women are smarter than men.

Blackboards, overheads and film projectors are a part of the past for two University professors --now they use computer technology to teach meteorology and economics in their classrooms.

A twin-engine freighter plane crashed into the peak of Mount Nittany last night, killing the pilot.

Rob Kampia knew he would be in the spotlight when he ascended to the Undergraduate Student Government presidency. But he didn't know the spotlight would shine so brightly on some issues.

Steve A. Garban, treasurer and senior vice president for finance and operations, announced late yesterday afternoon that he would be retiring on Dec. 31, 1993.

SPORTS

Billy Magagna was immediately rushed to a medical tent as the numbness in his legs became unbearable. His body had just been pushed to its outermost limit, a nine-and-a-half hour rigorous test of strength, will and determination.

After completing an undefeated season, the No. 1 wrestling team isn't going to stop working.

A wave of shock and pain engulfed the tiny body of Michelle Manzolillo as she landed awkwardly on the floor exercise mat.

Back to the old drawing board.

The Nittany Lions may be losing All-America wide receiver O.J. McDuffie after this year, but the receiving corps will still have something of an All-American look to it.

One, two, three strikes -- you're out!

Day in, day out, Penn State center John Amaechi finds himself entangled in a different heavyweight battle. In the Big Ten, each bout, pitting big man against big man, is like a prize fight. There are no palookas in this division.

As the snow begins to melt and spring training begins, baseball season in the Big Ten gets underway.

Imagine that you're one of the Big Ten womens' basketball coaches and in one of the upcoming games for the weekend, your squad has to face a top 10 team.

When the Lady Lions began the 1992-93 season under a rebuilding label, Coach Rene Portland figured any Big Ten road victory would be big win.

For years, female athletes have dreamed of having the opportunity to compete professionally. For Susan Robinson, former Lady Lion women's basketball player, that dream has become a reality.

OPINIONS

Collegian Editorial: Clinton's economic plan is tough but it's time for sacrifice

My Opinion: Samir Khosla

Letters to the editor






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