Back Issues
Monday, March 23, 1998
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Board OKs room, board hike
HERSHEY -- There's no such thing as a free lunch. For on-campus students, the cost of lunch, dinner and breakfast will increase slightly next year.
Road trip
Pack up the bus, the Penn State men's basketball team is ready to roll. After a win over the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech, the team has advanced to the semifinal game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) versus the Georgia Bulldogs, which will be played tomorrow in Madison Square Garden.
Ceremony marks Women's Day
Wanjiru Kamau dedicated the first candle to all grandmothers. She asked the audience members to say their own grandmothers' names as she lit the candle.
The gold rush
Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets. Today's Academy Awards ceremony is shaping up to be one of the most interesting races in years, complete with comeback stories, photo-finish competitions and, despite the cultural icon known as Titanic, a hint of unpredictability.
Tax-filing extensions buy extra crunch time
Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today. While this sentiment may be wise to follow during tax season, occasionally time just runs out. With April 15 quickly approaching, many taxpayers may feel pressure building to get their taxes in on time.
Bottle battle
While the rest of State College slumbered on a chilly damp Saturday morning, Rathskeller All American, 108 S. Pugh St., was the scene for the 17th annual case race.
Day of dance
Collegian feature photo
Dean Evarts to donate $2 million to University
HERSHEY -- Giving back to the University is becoming a tradition for University employees
Justice talks about Constitution's value
CARLISLE -- Not everyone is going to agree with every part of it, but the U.S. Constitution is the best representative of the principles that hold our nation together, said Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Antonin Scalia to about 800 people Saturday.
Ceremony marks Dickinson merger
CARLISLE -- No white dress was worn, no flowers were carried and no one said "I do."
Month provides time to recognize women's goals, accomplishments
The month of March is the mother of Spring. It is also the focus of the legacies, the history and the wealth of accomplishments of American women -- March is Women's History Month.
Some students preview multifunction ID cards
For the past week, students of Pennypacker and McKean halls have been testing the new ID cards that will be given to all University students for the upcoming academic year.
Light music
Bluesy moans and mystical lyrics pumped through Osmond Lab this weekend, putting a decidedly unscientific twist on the usual home for quantum mechanics and electricity discussions.
CCSG talks of fee hikes at other campuses
The Student Activity Fee funds everything from Residence Life movies to the HUB/Paul Robeson Cultural Center expansion -- and it may be ready for an increase.
Women's History Month Trivia
Police Log
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Fencers snare fourth straight NCAA title
The Penn State fencing team began this season with the same dream it had the last three seasons. On Sunday, as it did in each of those years, the dream came true again.
500 and counting
Two days before Penn State's WNIT semifinal matchup with Indiana, Lady Lion guard Christine Portland talked a good game, saying the Lions should never have lost to the Hoosiers last month.
Intense lady cagers outhustle Hoosiers
The difference in the Penn State women basketball team's 72-40 WNIT win over Indiana Friday was something you can't measure statistically -- intensity.
Wrestlers take fourth at NCAAs in Cleveland
CLEVELAND -- It fit like a glove. After scoring an array of consolation-round points, the Penn State wrestling team gained what it wanted the most out of this year's NCAA Championships -- reconciliation.
Back from the brink
CLEVELAND -- As Chumbawumba sings: "I get knocked down, but I get up again. You're never going to keep me down."
Gymmen fall to Iowa at Big Tens; Dutka vaults way to all-around title
Finally, Tom Dunn got married. Dunn, the Iowa men's gymnastics coach, has been the bridesmaid at the Big Ten Championships the past four years, last year losing to Ohio State by only .125.
Gymwomen finish in third at Big Tens
The Penn State women's gymnastics team knew it had a better squad than its predecessors which produced less than stellar performances at the last two Big Ten Championships.
Lady laxers show desire but come up empty
The Penn State women's lacrosse team put the finishing touches on a rough weekend yesterday, stumbling 11-10 against No. 3 Virginia at Holuba Hall.
Slip sliding away
The Penn State men's lacrosse team encountered a new type of poison ivy this weekend.
Badgers carry doubles point to win against netmen
The Penn State men's tennis team knew Wisconsin was going to be tough. They knew winning the doubles matches was important. They were correct on both counts but came away with a loss anyway.
Boxers to send seven to nationals after Northeast Regional Tourney
The Penn State boxing team used the energy of the home crowd to turn its most important match of the year into its most productive one when it hosted the Northeast Regional Tournament in White Building this weekend.
Lady Ruggers dominated by Stingers
Going into its game against the Maryland Stingers Saturday, the Penn State women's rugby team knew the second-best club team in the nation would pose a threat to its defense.
Sluggers rained out in Philadelphia area
Inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games over the weekend for the Penn State baseball team.
Back from the brink
CLEVELAND -- As Chumbawumba sings: "I get knocked down, but I get up again. You're never going to keep me down."
--------------------------OPINION---------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Working together: Encouraging collaborative learning a worthwhile endeavor
My Opinion
Move over Oscar, Miniature Darwin Award winners are in
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