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[ Monday, April 3, 1995 ]

CCSG candidates release platforms
Jeffrey E. Butler and Bryan W. Beck will announce their election platform for Council of Commonwealth Student Governments coordinator and vice coordinator, to all campuses today.

Breath of fresh air more than an expression for urban children
Belinda Spruill spends most of her summer inside apartment 3C on the 13th floor of a housing project in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Former gubernatorial candidate debates abortion
To some people in the audience, the "Abortion: Right or Wrong?" debate on Friday seemed more like a pro-life forum than a discussion of conflicting attitudes.

Unattended wok starts blaze, damages home
A fire that began in the garage of a State College residence yesterday spread to the rest of the structure, destroying the kitchen and damaging parts of the roof and living areas.

Thomas, Spanier to begin transition
University President-elect Graham Spanier has a lot to learn during the next year, and with the help of outgoing University President Joab Thomas, Spanier will begin the transition this month.

Stereotypes targeted at cultural weekend
It's Friday night, and on stage at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center are a half-dozen bare-footed women bumping and grinding to rhythmic music with hints of subtle erotica. Catcalls fill the packed-to-capacity room throughout the dance.

North Atherton delays likely tomorrow
Traffic will be restricted tomorrow at the intersection of West Park Avenue and North Atherton Street, according to the State College Borough Water Authority.

Woman assaulted by alleged stalker
A woman was assaulted Saturday in the Music Building by a man who had allegedly been stalking her, University Police Services said.

Police Log

Ruggers sweep up
Consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Angels were reason enough for the women's rugby club to be wary of its opponent. But the fear subsided as the Lady Ruggers' "A" side prepared for the Angels, a women's non-collegiate club. The Angels were scheduled as a stepping stone to the national championships.

Lady laxer scores two on 20th birthday
Women's lacrosse attacker Amy Carnaggio's two-goal performance on Saturday against Delaware held special meaning. That's because Saturday was Carnaggio's 20th birthday.

Lady sluggers lose 1, come back
In the Penn State softball team's first four home games of the season, the Lady Lions' two victories have been by one run, both courtesy of a last-inning rally.

Trackmen's team effort pays off at Colonial Relays
In a sport in which individual performances are often highlighted, the men's outdoor track team used a team effort to carry it to success.

Job done
The No. 7 men's volleyball team fulfilled its duty this weekend, leaving Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday with a perfect Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association record.

Sluggers, Spartans split series
Behind the sizzling bat of first baseman Phil Bertolotti and the strong pitching of Tom Billek, the Penn State baseball team (11-17-1, 4-4 Big Ten) swept a doubleheader from Michigan State yesterday to leave East Lansing with a split of its four-game weekend series against the Spartans (12-9, 5-3).

Pep pushes lady laxers
At the end of the first half on Saturday, the women's lacrosse team trailed Delaware 5-3.

During halftime, the Lady Lions received a wake-up call from Assistant Coach Mary Ann Foley. That speech worked its magic, as No. 8 Penn State (4-3) scored eight goals on the way to an 11-8 victory against No. 11 Delaware (5-4) at Lady Lion Field.

Laxer scores twice in pinch to seal win
When Penn State men's lacrosse player Mike Busza was a freshman, he scored the game-winning goal against Maryland-Baltimore County. This weekend, he and his teammates again faced the Golden Retrievers in Baltimore.

Students' agenda
Collegian Editorial: O'Brien campaign promises must not result in rhetoric

Watch out for extremists and other PSU political pitfalls
My Opinion: Tony Demangone

Letters to the editor

• Loaded congratulations
  
• Innocent love