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[ Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 ]


Daryl Langbio

News
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Group walks to remember nature's loss
As the wind whistled and solemn snowflakes fell, about 40 people quietly walked yesterday along a stretch of open space, stopping to think, collect chunks of wood and remember the land before Interstate 99 is built.

Thon canners begin semester fund raising
State College was a little quieter this weekend as students headed out of town for the first Spring Semester 1999 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon canning weekend.

Councilman pushes for term limits
State College Borough Council members may be required to take a break after serving two terms if a new proposal by council member James Meyer is approved this spring.

Read-In promotes black literature
About 200 Penn State students, faculty and State College residents attended Centre County's first African-American Read-In last night at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

USG looks to reduce Ritenour wait time
Students are still waiting, but they might not see a solution for the waiting time at University Health Services for a while, said Undergraduate Student Government Vice President Brian Olivo.

Steel prices slide
A booming railroad industry, wealthy steel towns and affluent industrialists such as Andrew Carnegie painted the picture of Pennsylvania fewer than 50 years ago.

  • Global economic crisis leads nations to 'dump' steel

    Image of PSU changing
    More minorities are applying to Penn State. But some say more steps need to be taken to foster a comfortable environment for the students when they arrive on campus.

    Female renter receives suspicious phone call
    The State College Police Department is investigating a suspicious phone call made to a woman subletting her apartment last week.

    Advocates to speak about nonviolence
    Camelia Anwar Sadat and Mairead Corrigan Maguire will deliver a message of tolerance and nonviolence through their dialogue on "Waging Peace for the 21st Century" at 8 p.m. today in Eisenhower Auditorium.

    Former student charged with computer stealing
    Samuel A. Gunderson, State College resident and former Penn State student, was charged Friday in connection with a series of burglaries occurring during 1998 in Ferguson Building, according to a Penn State Police Services press release.

    Access to Mont Alto campus easier by bridge construction
    Visitors to Penn State Mont Alto might remember the one-lane bridge, which served as the entrance to the campus for years. The bridge finally was renovated after administrators settled a land dispute over the property.

    Police Log

    Sports
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    Lady cagers keep streak alive with two weekend victories on road
    It's said that games like these separate champions from chumps.

    Gymmen upset Michigan
    Randy Jepson wore a look of concern Friday night. His adversary, Michigan men's gymnastics coach Kurt Golder, shared the same expression.

    Cagers lose another close game, this time to Big Ten foe Northwestern
    The look on point guard Dan Earl's face told it all.
  • Cagers' performance leaves Earl discontent
  • Eschmeyer making his presence felt in Big Ten

  • Musser's match turns tide for wrestlers
    With a stern look on his brow, Clint Musser walked onto the Rec Hall mat.

  • Wrestlers find some luck with substitute Kruk

    Gymwomen place third in tri-meet against Stanford, UCLA
    Heading into this weekend's meet, the Penn State women's gymnastics team had defeated some of the nation's best teams, even one with a higher ranking

    Betz to keep redshirt status through season
    The decision has been made.

    Boxers sweep tourney in Shippensburg
    The Penn State boxing team dominated its competition Saturday at the 3rd-annual Red Raider Tournament at Shippensburg.

    Icers lay egg in tie against Blue Hens
    Joe Battista, complete with a sweaty brow and frazzled face, walked out of the locker room after giving an unusually stern postgame speech and immediately turned jolly once again.
  • Goalie situation leaving Icers' coach Battista with dilemma on his hands

    Trackwoman Walker makes Indoor Nationals in long jump
    After sending no one to NCAA Indoor Nationals last season, Penn State women's indoor track coach Teri Jordan chose to split her team up this weekend.

    Host Tigers roar past trackmen, UConn at tri-meet
    After last year's thrilling one-point victory at Princeton, the drama and the outcome were less spectacular for the Penn State men's indoor track team this time.

    Swimmen complete first 10-1 campaign
    The Penn State men's swimming and diving team completed its first-ever 10-1 regular season Friday night with wins over LaSalle, Connecticut and Seton Hall at LaSalle's Joseph Kirk Natatorium.

    Iowa's repeat denies swimwomen revenge
    The chance to settle a score was not enough motivation for the Penn State women's swimming and diving team to pull off a victory.

    Two out of three ain't bad
    Spikers are still sad after dropping crucial match to No. 9 IPFW, despite wins against Juniata, Princeton.

    Opinions

    Keg 'Party on'
    Collegian editorial: Student-run party must address other issues to be successful.

    True love can't be found on a Valentine's Day date
    My opinion: Letrell Crittenden

    Letters to the Editor
    WKPS receives enough funds from university; WKPS not only radio station on campus; Military protects allies, doesn't make money; Missile defense system would strengthen U.S.; Senate should listen to public opinion;

    Collegian cartoon
    Cartoon by: John Ward

    Arts

    Trippin' on history
    Those who watched the first part of the miniseries last night should prepare themselves for a second dose of the same and a whole lot more.

    Feature photo: Playing with heart

    Weather


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    David Edelsonbio
    Jennifer Eckbio


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