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Thursday, April 9, 1998

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

Robeson's 100th
Cultural center's namesake led storied life

UPAC funding dries up early
More than $1 million wasn't enough for University Park Allocation Committee to fulfill all its requests this year.

Affirmative action rally sparks discussion
What began as a heated shouting match turned into a number of open discussions about affirmative action yesterday on the Mall.

Ani-mated performance
Collegian feature photo: Folk-rocker Ani DiFranco croons to a crowd at Eisenhower Auditorium.

Students use cookbooks to expand palates
Food Frenzy series part III: Students' kitchens may be the only places on campus where they do as much improvising as they do in their classes.

Speaker calls for end of affirmative action
Throughout Ward Connerly's speech in Schwab Auditorium last night, audience members groaned, interrupted Connerly's presentation with negative comments or even walked out. But many other audience members cheered his statements and showed support for his cause.

USG offers funding relief
With the University Park Allocation Committee out of funds, many student groups struggling to keep their programs afloat are looking for help from the Undergraduate Student Government.

Elizabeth Dole speaks of struggles
HERSHEY -- The "boys club" of Washington, D.C., does not exactly welcome newcomers into its exclusive group, especially women. And, as Elizabeth Dole explained Tuesday in her speech to the Lancaster County Chamber of Business and Industry, acceptance in the "club" is not easy.

The Wheels on the Bus Go . . .
Collegian Personality Profile: Loop driver Bill Hughs

Authors discuss marijuana studies
Armed with statistics and case studies, the authors of Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts came to the University Tuesday night prepared to dispel myths about the dangers of marijuana.

Preliminary Hearings

Police log



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

King of the hill
The Boston Red Sox simply missed the boat. When Boston selected Penn State pitcher Nate Bump in the 23rd round of the 1997 amateur baseball draft, the boys from Beantown didn't know what they were getting -- and now they're cringing at their mistake.

Spadt takes secret role for sluggers
Sometimes even collegiate coaches and players can be fooled. They often expect their toughest challenges to come from the first eight hitters in the opponent's lineup.

Lady laxers sing lullaby after half, still lull Leopards to loss
Although the Penn State women's lacrosse team had just one game yesterday, it seemed more like two. Behind a strong passing game and an aggressive defense, the No. 10 Lady Lions (6-5) knocked off underdog Lafayette (3-5) 15-10 yesterday afternoon at Jeffrey Field.

Well-rested Scott jabs way to 195-pound title
At Northeast Regionals March 20-21, Penn State boxer Tim Scott (195) had no one to fight in his weight class and had to sit idly as five of his teammates qualified for nationals.

Collegian Sports Column
Collegian Sports Columnist Brian Costello joins the other underclassmen and declares his eligibility for this year's NBA Draft.

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

Collegian Editorial
No easy ride: Greyhound should stop seeking alternatives and comply with act

My Opinion
Pro-life protesters' extremism damaged their purpose

Guest Column
Remember Robeson's work today

Voices of Unity

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Online editors for this issue:
News: Kelly Ruoff
Sports: Chad Washington
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
Graphics: David Heasty

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