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Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998


----------------------------NEWS----------------------------

Death found alcohol related
Alcohol was determined as the contributing factor in the Sunday death of University student Joseph A. Bettinger, according to a State College Police Department news release.

Professor uses hands-on focus to convey personal adventures
If you've ever wanted to hold a gorilla skull, consider taking biological anthropology (ANTH 21).

USG petitions for new fall break
The Undergraduate Student Government is scrambling to make a Fall Semester break a reality as soon as possible.

Savage reflects on term
Gordon Savage knows what it's like to be in a hot spot.

Heicklen, 4 more charged with marijuana possession
The State College Police Department filed charges Friday at District Justice Carmine Prestia's office against five people in connection with Professor Emeritus Julian Heicklen's marijuana protest Thursday, according to a State College police news release.

Student charged with resisting arrest
University student Christopher P. Miller of Coplay was arraigned before District Justice Carmine Prestia and committed to Centre County Prison Saturday in lieu of $5,000 bail, according to University Police Services.

Women face symptoms of syndrome each month
According to medical research, anywhere from a few to most University women suffer cramps, bloating, cravings, mood swings, anxiety, depression, migraines or irritability each month.

IFC elects new officers
The Interfraternity Council elected its new president, executive vice president and treasurer last night at Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, 508 Locust Lane.

University professors work to improve all steps of chocolate making
In innocuous greenhouses and University laboratories, scientists are creating prototypes for the chocolate of the future.

Citizens to discuss zoning
Nina White, a Highlands neighborhood resident since 1976, said the pending zoning changes in her neighborhood are not a retaliation of homeowners against students.

Announcements from Shields

Police Log

---------------------------SPORTS---------------------------



Lady icers bring to close season of improvement
It was quite fitting the Lady Icers ended their regular season schedule with an intrasquad Blue-White game Saturday at the ice pavilion.

Cagers rebound in second half to defeat Buckeyes
The 9,153 in attendance at The Bryce Jordan Center for the Nittany Lions' game against Ohio State got more bang for their bucks last night.

Lisicky leads by example, guiding cagers to victory
Pete Lisicky is not a leader. He'll be the first one to admit it. But during the last two seasons that is exactly what the Penn State men's basketball team has asked him to be.

Lady cagers freefall making tourney hopes look bleak
Things could not have been better for the Lady Lion basketball team two weeks ago.

Heckler took magic out of talk
For those of you lucky enough to listen to Earvin "Magic" Johnson speak last week at Eisenhower Auditorium, you will know what I am talking about.

Gophers dismiss player as tourney approaches
Minnesota guard Russell Archambault went for a walk the night before his team's game against Illinois on Feb. 4 and after coach Clem Haskins found out, he told Archambault to keep on walking.

Trio of gymmen get taste of Texas
A trip to Texas sure can teach you a lot -- especially when you see a world-class performance and get the chance to visit a boot store.

---------------------------OPINION--------------------------

Collegian Editorial
Let it ride: Decision to let Martin use golf cart on par for fair access to game

My Opinion
Earth to humans: Alien obsessions can cloud judgment

Letters to the editor

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