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[ Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 ]


Ryan Naragon

News
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Effect of zoning laws on growth considered
Despite proposed zoning restrictions limiting building height in certain sections of the downtown area, plenty of room exists for growth in the area, said a State College planning officer.

Defying the odds
When David Lys spoke to dancers at last year's Thon, he was in severe pain.

Accident etiquette helpful in emergency situations
When students head to the grocery store in their cars, having to help at the scene of a car accident is something they might not be anticipating.

Feature photo: Light bright

Festival highlights art
Groovin' to the sounds of reggae music, attendees entered the Black Arts Festival to find pieces of artwork on display.

Dancers may lag in classes
With all the confusion and excitement surrounding the 1999 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, from canning weekends to the actual 48-hour event, keeping up with schoolwork can be a difficult task.

State College resident to face trial for murder
Dietrich R. Brandt of State College will face trial beginning today on charges of first and third degree murder, said Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar.

Feature photo: Signing for same-sex benefits

USG adds two town senators
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate has two new town senators. USG Senate appointed Steve Chance (senior-finance) and Jill Rashlich (junior-international politics) last week to fill the spots left open by former Town Senators Jaime Desmond and Kirsten Grenoble.

New Mike's Video business added to the Rite Aid plaza
Mike's Video Inc. will open a new store this summer on South Atherton Street to replace the current Mike's Video South at 1816 S. Atherton St.

Police Log


Sports
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Going out with a bang
On a day when the No. 16 Penn State women's basketball team officially said hello to a No. 2 or 3 seed in next week's Big Ten Tournament, it took the time to say goodbye to two of the players who got it there.

Walseth's effort marred by foul
Rene Portland was on the cusp of pulling an upset victory over the No. 2 team in the country and she knew it.

Lady cagers' games contain chick-flic drama
My Opinion: Dan Gigler

Skiers sweep conference title, look ahead to regional tournament
Consistency has been the key for the Penn State men's and women's ski teams this season.

Cagers' assistant does more than hold clipboard
The man sitting next to Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn on the bench may look like he's simply holding a clipboard.

Fight night
Mayhem prevailed in the Ice Pavilion at Greenberg Sports Complex this past weekend when the Penn State Div. II Ice Lions battled Hofstra.

Video Games Movin' On
In the old days of eight-bit Nintendo and Atari glory, video games fell far from the tree of reality.

Opinions

Failure
Collegian Editorial: Congress should not renew Independent Counsel Act.

48 hours of dancing does not compare to children dealing with cancer every day
My opinion: Bridgette Blair

Holidays have lost meaning; just another reason to party
My opinion: Debbie Turchetta

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Kathryn Graham





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