Back Issues
[ Friday, Feb. 5, 1999 ]

Stacy Olenoski

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Student leaders receive stipends
The removal from office of Council of Commonwealth Student Government President John Baer and Vice President Charles Stevens last month raised questions about the validity of tuition stipends for student government leaders.

Repair of water storage tank complete
Repairs were recently completed on the storage tank to Penn State's Breazeale Nuclear Reactor facility.

Financing a first car
Purchasing a vehicle can be a difficult financial feat for most car buyers, and virtually inconceivable for many college students. Careful planning, however, can make leasing or buying a new car possible.

New bills foil fakers
Those trying to use counterfeit money might find it difficult to fool people, especially if they are using the new $20 bills.

Gun program to 'exile' felons
Last week, state senators and other officials joined forces with the National Rifle Association to help decrease the number of gun crimes through increased enforcement of existing laws.

Courses aim to diversify students' learning experience
To complement the growing mixture of cultures at Penn State, a variety of diversity-focused courses are offered.

Speaker discusses history, achievements of African American women in nursing
"A Woman of the Century" graced Penn State last night in recognition of African-American female nurses.

Nominations accepted for innovative teachers
The Most Innovative Teacher Award, which rewards a professor who has implemented original and creative ideas in the classroom, began accepting student nominations this week

Preliminary hearings

Police Log

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Jagged little pills
During a six-week period late last summer, Ken Moritz hit the weights -- with a little help.

Michigan State's Cleaves takes control when it matters most
Looking at the statistics sheet from Tuesday's game between the Penn State men's basketball team and No. 8 Michigan State, it appears as if Spartan guard Mateen Cleaves had a mediocre game.

Lions sign small recruiting class
In the college football recruiting game, 13 is an unlucky number.

All heart, zero luck
My opinion: Michael Lello

Spikers find groove with victory; new No. 1 team in coaches' poll
The Penn State men's volleyball team appears to be back on the right track after knocking off Rutgers-Newark in four games last Friday at Rec Hall for its first victory of the season.

Superstition a trend with Icers, majority of hockey community
My opinion: Carla Motko

Individual success for lady cagers
The No. 18 Penn State women's basketball team (16-5, 8-3 Big Ten) has been red-hot of late, but for those suffering from the winter doldrums, Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring.

Five divers succeed in silence
At the start of every home meet, parents, friends, students and alumni gather in the stands of McCoy Natatorium to watch the Penn State women's swimming and diving team.

Time to rebuild
Collegian editorial: After impeaching its leaders, CCSG must get back on track.

U.S. military action abroad disguise for domestic downfall
My opinion: Martin Austermuhle

Letters to the Editor
Column misinterprets athletes’ privileges; Athletes not admitted on ability alone; New state laws infringe on women’s rights; Perjury a serious crime, deserves punishment

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