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Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999
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Ryan Naragon
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No asbestos danger found in Pattee
Rumors, not asbestos particles, floated through Pattee last week.
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New bill proposes birth control coverage
State legislators are debating whether health insurance companies that cover prescription costs also should foot the bill for prescribed forms of birth control. |
Covener trial postponed; lawyer argues charges were unclear
The trial of former Undergraduate Student Government Senate President Jason Covener was postponed at a pretrial conference yesterday.
Eating healthy on campus as easy as seeing the light
Most Penn State students are concerned with making healthy eating choices and want to have the information necessary to do so, according to a survey conducted last week by Housing and Food Services.
GOP to hold convention in Philadelphia
Recent events in Washington, D.C., have shown how politics have changed in the past 200 years -- but just as in 1787, Philadelphia will again be the site of a major political convention.
Services help students with tax-filing problems
Although students will not be getting their W2 forms in the mail until the end of the month, now is the time to get a head start on tax returns.
Downtown partnership discusses proposal of building height ordinance
The State College Borough Council's proposed building height ordinance was the main topic of discussion at yesterday's Downtown State College Partnership Inc. meeting.
Minerals, business combine for major
Tucked away in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is a lesser-known major slowly being discovered by students interested in economics, business management, finance and the environment.
Pattee to add more ramps
Life soon will be a little easier for students and faculty with physical disabilities as Penn State makes changes to Pattee in order to provide easier access for disabled individuals.
Diversity program held in HUB
With more than 450 student groups on campus, the pressures of funding can yield unfair results.
Gen. Ed. plan infuses more group work
John Cahir, vice provost and dean for undergraduate education, and Ingrid Blood, associate dean for undergraduate education, met with the Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly Monday night to discuss the future of education at Penn State.
Building committee to hear public on use of new space
The State College Municipal Building Committee will hear comments regarding the proposed municipal building and public space needs in the following weeks.
USG to hear East Halls concerns
Armed with sodas and 100 pizzas, "Undergraduate Student Government On the Road" will make a stop from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Findlay Commons to find out what is on students' minds.
Police Log
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Woman files for protection from wrestler
A 19-year-old Penn State student filed for a petition under protection from abuse last week against Jamarr Billman, a 149-pound Penn State wrestler.
Hungry Hawkeyes looking to feast on cagers
With Saturday's win at Illinois under its belt, the Penn State men's basketball team is in perfect position to prove it can win conference games on the road.
Roundball review
Lady cagers remain in contention after solid first half.
Cacciamani, Bremner eyeing national teams
After seeing the members of the Penn State women's volleyball team dominate the 1998 season, it's no wonder the coach of the upcoming Olympic Games is looking at two of the Lady Lions' stars.
Facing the end
It started out just like the 15 previous years had begun for Northwestern women's basketball coach Don Perrelli. But recently, that has all changed, and this season now has distinction from all the others.
Unlocking the mystery of fencing's misunderstood lingo
For many, the words epee, foil and sabre are shrouded in mystery.
Have you seen me lately?
While John Sixt made some spectacular saves on a speedy Cyclones team, it was the two soft goals that he couldn't forget.
Senior swimwomen prepare to say farewell in last home meet
Five may seem like a small number, but the impact felt by the loss of the Penn State women's swimming and diving team's five seniors could be tremendous.
Solving problems
Collegian editorial: Resolution center a good solution to student rental problems.
God is too busy to deal with answering athlete’s prayers
Collegian columnist: Brendan C. Quinn
Letters to the Editor
TAs with poor English detriment to learning; Heterosexual partners don’t receive benefits; Government shouldn’t influence citizens; Police should only use ‘appropriate’ force
Online editors for this issue:
David Edelson
Tim Swift
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