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[ Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 ]

Chris McNelis

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Water tests reveal history of PCE
Penn State will begin to dig up 5,500 tons of contaminated soil from the Big Hollow Road fire training site this week.

PSU officials warn partiers of meningitis
Penn State Health Services are advising anyone who attended a party at Pi Lambda Phi, 321 Fraternity Row, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Saturday, to go to 129 Ritenour for preventive treatment of meningococcal meningitis, a life-threatening bacterial infection.

Black History Month’s theme looks to future
February will be a month filled with art, music and literature as the Penn State community celebrates Black History Month.

Elizabeth Goreham tries to achieve ‘connections’
Elizabeth Goreham's unique blend of compassion, experience and energy helps her juggle the responsibilities of being a borough council member, community activist, mentor to students and landlord.

Police officer undertakes security at local school
A new figure in uniform will be among the students, faculty and staff at State College Area High School today.

Dance shows Salvadoran history El Mozote, a multi-genre work based on the 1981 massacre of Salvadoran civilians by the government's army, was performed Friday in Eisenhower Auditorium.

'Meet the Greek' program gives NPHC organizations opportunity to share history, goals
A National Pan-Hellenic Council program gave the Penn State community the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the history, goals and services provided by the nine historically black greek-letter organizations.

YAF gets immersed in national politics
Penn State Young Americans for Freedom members learned lessons in politics from some of the most experienced teachers around -- presidential candidates, political analysts and veteran congressmen.

PSU World Campus expands to 460 students after one year
Penn State World Campus, which began its pilot semester in January 1998, just celebrated its first anniversary.

Feature photo: Old books find a new home

Chain reaction
When Kate Giannone (freshman-education) started a kindness chain on her floor in Hastings Hall, she did not expect it to stretch all the way to Chicago.

Student arrested for shooting
A Penn State student was arrested for attempted murder Saturday in Bethlehem in relation to a shooting early Saturday morning in front of Nittany Crossing Apartments, 601 Vairo Blvd.

Borough Council to hold hearing on height limits
More input on building height restrictions and balcony numbering will be solicited at the State College Borough Council meeting tonight.

Police Log

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Last second shot sinks cagers, 98-95
Close losses have become the norm for the Penn State men's basketball team, but yesterday's seemed to sting even worse than the Nittany Lions have become accustomed to.

Hard work brings lady cager Vanzant to Happy Valley

Leopoldus’ perfect score helps lead gymwomen to victory over Florida
Occasionally, there is a night when everything falls perfectly into place.

Revamped lineup leads Penn State past Purdue The Penn State wrestling team has gone through a few shifts in the ranks lately. Calabretta rises as wrestlers cool Boilers

No. 10 Wildcats ruin swimwomen’s Senior Day
In its final home meet of the season, the Penn State women's swimming and diving team fell just short of victory against Northwestern.

Swimmen top Iowa and OSU to stay unbeaten at home
In an emotional weekend meet for the Penn State men's swimming and diving team, the Nittany Lions stayed perfect at home by coming away with two victories.

Trackmen fall short to Flashes
During last year's outdoor season, the Penn State men's track team came out with a one-point victory against Kent State. This weekend, during the indoor season, the Golden Flashes returned the favor.

Kent State edges trackwomen
As close as the Penn State women's indoor track team was to making the trip to Kent State two weeks ago, they were just as close to beating the Golden Flashes this weekend and taking the Doug Raymond Invitational championship.

Icers go winless in two games as freefall continues
Forward Alon Eizenman can look at the two games the No. 1 Penn State men's ice hockey team played this weekend and take away several positives.

Spikers spank Rutgers-Newark to break into win column for first time
After losing seven straight matches to open the season, the Penn State men's volleyball team took the court Friday night at Rec Hall as a team on a mission.

Boxers split twelve bouts
The Penn State boxing team came out swinging Saturday at its annual Nittany Lion Invitational at White Building.

Betz to consider return to Lions this season
Penn State wrestler Jason Betz, who had decided to redshirt earlier this season, may revisit that decision later this week.

Musser to compete in NWCA All-Star Dual
There will be no rest for weary wrestler Clint Musser.

Forceful measures
Collegian editorial: The ethnic cleansing in Kosovo demands U.S. and NATO attention.

Societal changes lead to outlandish behavior in State College
My opinion: Joshua Leibensperger

Letters to the Editor
English-speaking world no longer the norm; Benefits can be gained from international TAs; Many students exhibit generous behavior; Billman shouldn’t be portrayed as the victim

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David Edelson
Emily Rehring