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Wednesday, April 1, 1998

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Election day
Students to choose USG, other government officers

Conflict follows display
The same images of mangled bodies and aborted fetuses that sparked heated debate outside Palmer Museum Monday caused discussion in front of Willard Building yesterday among demonstrators and passersby.


Asian-American Awareness Month begins
Now in its second year, Asian American Awareness Month at the University has become an extravaganza.


Beetle-juiced
Futuristic version of VW's classic car a hit with buyers

Affirmative action defended
Affirmative action has been called discrimination, reverse discrimination and forced diversity. People often say it's a quota system designed to level the playing field by requiring office desks and classroom seats be filled by women and minorities.

Wiesel speaks of pace of present, pain of past
After his introduction, after the initial applause became silence, Elie Wiesel sat down behind his desk and pulled the microphone closer. Slowly, softly, after recalling some memory, he posed the existential question.

MADD asks for lower limit for blood alcohol
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is trying to persuade federal legislators to change the Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance Law, said Kathleen Matason, president of MADD Centre County and chairwoman of MADD of Pennsylvania.

Police search for assault suspects
University police are continuing to investigate two separate assaults that occurred early Sunday morning that resulted in five students being physically attacked.

Program tries to create LGBT community allies
With their eyes closed, about 45 people sat in a classroom last night and were told to imagine themselves walking along a beach with their true loves.

Co-owner of recreation center dies
Arthur J. DeFluri, president and co-owner of Northland Recreation Centre, 1521 Martin St., died Monday afternoon of a heart attack, said Michael Milburn, general manager of the recreation complex.

Class photo
Collegian Photo/Sara R. Mahoney

Head of the grass
Linda Woodbridge, professor of English, leads her English 444 (Shakespeare) class behind Sackett Building yesterday. Woodbridge was one of many instructors who held class outside in order to enjoy the warmer weather. (Click for full-size image.)

Announcements from Shields

Police log

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Sluggers split pair with Bison
Penn State baseball coach Joe Hindelang isn't very pleased with the statement his team has made at this point in the season.

Lady sluggers flatten Patriots; No. 2 Wolverines on tap today
On the eve of a storm named Michigan, it was the Penn State softball team that provided all the thunder.

Groundballs important for laxer success
The sound of two lacrosse sticks clanging together can create something essential to the outcome of any lacrosse game: groundballs.

BIG man on campus
Eight-year-old Mark Valentine didn't know why he wanted a weight set so badly -- he just knew he wanted one.

Seasoned water polo squad laps early season opponents
The women's water polo team at Penn State is making this season look like the average nine to five job. It is showing up and doing the dirty work during the week and reaping the rewards when weekend matches arrive.

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Collegian Editorial
Go vote: Brush up on the candidates' platforms and cast a ballot today

My Opinion
Break out a buzzer for a round of Penn State 'JEOPARDY!'

Many Voices One Song
April a month for celebration of Asian American heritage

Letters to the editor

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Online editors for this issue:
News: Kelly Ruoff
Sports: Chad Washington
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
Graphics: Kara Heermans & Hector Caro

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