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Thursday, March 5, 1998

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

Faith funds
Phil Bolda, director of Development for University Programs, confirmed that a gift of $5 million has been secured to fund chapel expansion. Furthermore, it's possible another $1 million donation could be secured soon, he said.

Author to appear today
Literary enthusiasts will have not one, but two opportunities to see a world-renowned writer today and tomorrow.

Root beer keg draws attention
Two kegs and a man in a gorilla costume might be in context at a wild party, but were unexpected at an Undergraduate Student Government awareness campaign yesterday in front of the Willard building.

Rimes, White to bring country to center
Since being built, The Bryce Jordan Center has brought some of the biggest acts in country music to the area, but few have been hyped as much as LeAnn Rimes, who will share the stage with Bryan White at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Changing Faces
Looking at William Bruce Parkhill, it would be easy to conclude he is a calm, content man, happy with the life he has made for himself.

Alternative trips put student volunteers to work
While many University students will be relaxing during spring break, some University students will be donating their time to the betterment of humanity.

Religious groups spread the word in unique locations
Somewhere along the south Florida coast next week, amid the sun-bathing college students that crowd its beaches, Tim Freyer will stand -- and he'll be talking about God.

Baha'is use fasting to meditate, reflect
No water. No food. Not while the sun shines. For the next three weeks, Taraneh Partovi just might know the timing of the sunset better than any local weather forecaster.

Home-cooked
While some students are looking forward to tropical cruises, exotic beaches and road trips during spring Break, other students are salivating for the simple comforts of home and the long lost taste of ethnic home cooking.

Students dispute need for mandatory freshman seminar
She decided on her major, found her adviser and met her boyfriend in her freshman seminar, said Caroline Casagrande, Undergraduate Student Government senator.

USG Senate approves commissioners, court
With candidate registration for Undergraduate Student Government elections less than two weeks away, the USG Senate has appointed the final Elections Commission Board of Commissioners, special prosecutor and Elections Court.

Preliminary Hearings

Women's History Month Trivia

Police Log



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

Cagers face Big Ten tournament
The Penn State men's basketball team's biggest challenge is to stay afloat for four games in the inaugural Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center in Chicago.

On her feet again
It was a scene Nittany Lion coach Steve Shephard said moved him to tears.

The three amigos
The Penn State men's foil team may possess the perfect combination of rivalry and friendship, which it uses as motivation to be the best in the nation.

Lady laxers freeze out Richmond in frosty home season opener
Braving the almost-frozen tundra of Bigler Athletic Complex, the No. 6 Penn State women's lacrosse team began its season yesterday in impressive fashion.

Icers melt Arizona; EMU next
Before heading to nationals, the Icer coaches and players were somewhat concerned with trying to contain an explosive Arizona Icecat offense. They had good reason to be worried, because the Icecats were able to score eight or more goals in nine games this season.

"Silver" Gopher returns from an early retirement
Minnesota's Brandon Paulson isn't seeded among the top six 118 pounders heading into this weekend's Big Ten Wrestling Championships at The Bryce Jordan Center.

From starting line to wedding bells, Bosler shines in big week
Last week was an extremely busy week for Erica Bosler, personally and athletically.

Sparks of hope fly for lady cagers
True, the Lady Lion basketball team fell one victory shy of claiming the Big Ten Tournament title and the automatic NCAA Tournament bid that goes with it.

Cornell ready to host IC4As
It's the granddaddy of them all.

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

Collegian Editorial
Dear professor: What seemed like a circus now becomes serious campaign

My Opinion
University reminds us to get most out of life every day

Letters to the editor

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