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[ Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 ]


Daryl Langbio

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Local women battle domestic violence
Because domestic violence usually goes unreported, it is difficult to determine just how common it is in Centre County.

  • Services available for abuse victims

    State gambling legislation lacks support from area lawmakers
    Local lawmakers object to the gambling legislation added to a state Senate bill proposed by state Sen. Joe Conti, R-Bucks.

    Local corporations boost Thon funds
    As the days to contribute money to the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon dwindle, corporate sponsors are pledging additional funds students can take part in gathering.

    Spanier tackles CCSG concerns
    Dressed casually in khaki pants and a denim shirt, Penn State President Graham Spanier visited the formal meeting of the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments Saturday at the Days Inn Penn State, 240 S. Pugh St.

    Feature photo: Practicing the art of Chanoyu

    Local military recruitment stable
    Although State College military recruiters are feeling the effects of the nationwide drop in involvement, local programs are faring well in this poor recruitment atmosphere.

    Eco-Action spearheads paper drive
    During the next two days, Eco-Action is asking students to picture the Mall without its trademark elms to raise consciousness about paper usage on campus.

    Multicultural event brings culture home
    Food, music and dancing brought members of different minority communities together Friday night.

    Group promotes Islamic traditions
    To promote understanding of the Islamic faith, the Muslim Student's Association held its annual world fair titled "Islam: A Universal Message of Diversity and Tolerance" Saturday in Kern Building.

    Summit stresses sisterhood
    In a setting of about 10 participants, women from different backgrounds discussed issues concerning family, pressures from school, and fitting into social constructs at the third annual Women of Color Summit yesterday at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

    Instant hand soaps catch on
    In an age where sterilization is becoming a necessity in anyone's home, instant antibacterial hand soaps are no exception to the trend of disinfection.

    Ridge announces more funding for construction
    Gov. Tom Ridge announced last week he will release $18 million in state funds for two Penn State construction projects, according to a Penn State press release.

    Dean of Capital College plans retirement for fall
    John Bruhn, provost and dean of Penn State's Capital College, said Friday he will retire from his position July 1, according to a Penn State press release.

    Sports
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    Wisconsin sets record in win against cagers
    The Penn State men's basketball team had a week's break to recover from a tough, three-game losing homestand it experienced two weeks ago, during which all three losses came in the final minutes.

    Unable to hold
    The Penn State women's basketball team entered the tussle against conference-leading Purdue Friday night with one goal in mind.

  • Lady cagers show heart in Valentine's Day victory
  • For 'Granny'

    Hungry icers feast on No. 5 Bobcats
    The No. 3 Icers (21-3-3) concluded a crucial month-long stretch of games that tested their resolve by rediscovering their appetite for victory this past weekend, something they apparently had lost over the past few weeks.

    Icer coach Battista carries intensity to bench
    Instead of days of old when he planted nasty checks on skating enemies, Joe Battista now stands safely behind wooden boards yelling instructions and pointing fingers.

    Wrestlers rebound from loss to Illini, top Wildcats
    Nate Parker isn't a mathematics major. But the true freshman Penn State wrestler had no trouble breaking down the equation presented to him yesterday.

    Gymmen top Army for fifth consecutive victory
    Saturday, No. 20-ranked Army strolled into Happy Valley and found out why the Penn State men's gymnastics team is ranked No. 1 in the country.

    Spikers top Loyola-Chicago, lose to Ohio State at Golden Dome Classic
    During the weekend, the No. 14 Lions (5-9) traveled to Newark, N.J. for the Golden Dome Classic, hosted by Rutgers-Newark.

    'The good ones'
    The Penn State men's indoor track and field team got a taste of some of the toughest competition in the nation this weekend.

    Opinions

    Good initiative
    Collegian Editorial: Project is a positive effort to control weapons, but it ignores larger issues.

    Democrats, Republicans should be working toward same goal
    My opinion: Joshua Leibensperger

    Letters to the Editor
    Division III schools deserve football; ITAs provide real world interaction; Remember nature before development

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    David Edelsonbio
    Emily Rehringbio


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