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Monday, April 13, 1998

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Debaters to focus on multiculturalism
When it comes to diversity, some people choose to be color-appreciative and others choose to be colorblind. Some support affirmative action and others oppose it. Some fight for multiculturalism and others strive to abolish it.

Students offered range of advisers
According to an Eberly College of Science survey of biology students, 38 percent said their faculty advisers were unable to answer questions and could not suggest an appropriate information source. Another 33 percent reported difficulty contacting their advisers.

Caucus leaders seek common goals
Two heads are better than one -- especially when they get along. Luanda Johnson and Joanna Fenton were elected Black Caucus president and vice-president Feb. 26 and have since developed a rapport they feel will be an asset to their leadership.

Cosmetic companies offer sites to help buyers choose products
Blindly choosing makeup shades can lead to frustration, as well as a drawer full of unwanted products.

Musical fares
Three music reviews of three underground bands

Board to advise separate fee increases
The student activity fee may be increasing next year, but each University campus could be able to select how much it will rise from a menu of three options.

Egg hunting season
Collegian Feature Photo

Police log

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Sluggers sense urgency pull out last two, salvage split with Northwestern
There is no need to worry, yet. Had the Penn State baseball team not realized and acted upon the imperative need to win a few ballgames over the weekend it may have written itself off as a contender for the Big Ten title.

Slugger offense bails out battered pitching staff again
Baseball fans hoping to see great pitching should make a note to avoid Penn State's Sunday games. In their last three Sunday games the Nittany Lions have ransacked the opposition, scoring 52 runs and cranking out 53 hits.

Jordan center lures NCAA gymnastics back east
When the first gymnast begins his floor exercise routine Thursday night, it will be the end of a long road that began last May. But this long road doesn't include gymnasts and coaches. It's the journey of the committee that brought the 1998 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships to the Bryce Jordan Center.

Pampena-led Spikers jolt Juniata; roll to EIVA semis
In the words of Penn State men's volleyball coach Mark Pavlik, the Nittany Lions were looking for just "one big play" to end Juniata's season, but it took an intense team effort to pull off a win.

Killer Bees sting laxers; Lions drop back to .500
Call it the attack of the Killer Bees. Against the No. 11 Penn State men's lacrosse team on Saturday, the tag-team duo of freshman midfielder Jamie Breslin and sophomore attacker Jared Bebee tallied six goals for No. 8 Hobart.

Lady laxers fall to Temple after close first half
In the first half of Saturday's game at Temple's Geasey Field, the Penn State women's lacrosse team followed its game plan to force a close, seesaw battle. At halftime, the Lady Lions trailed the Owls 7-6.

Trackmen second to UNC in team format
According to Penn State men's track and field coach Harry Groves, "A team that's winning all the time is either playing against a bunch of pansies or they're cheating."

Lady Ruggers trip Princeton; Brown returns
The Penn State-Princeton women's rugby rivalry has been settled, at least until next season. The Lady Ruggers, after falling behind early, regrouped and beat Princeton 31-10 Saturday morning at the pitch behind the Flower Gardens.

Collegian Sports Briefs
Netwomen lose two more; drop to 2-13; Lady sluggers drop two of three to Northwestern

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

Collegian Editorial
Getting louder: Rise in activism at University good sign for end of student apathy

My Opinion
Jesus: Liar? Lunatic? Or the Lord?

Letters to the editor

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Online editors for this issue:
News: Chad Washington
Sports: Chad Washington
Opinions: Jennifer Strawser
Graphics: Frank Blum & David Heasty

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