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[ Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 ]


Stacy Olenoski

News
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Brandt murder trial enters second day
The prosecution in the murder/suicide trial of State College resident Dietrich R. Brandt rested yesterday while the defense will argue today his actions were motivated by sympathy.

Downtown height ordinance delayed
The State College Borough Council postponed voting to restrict building heights in certain downtown areas at its meeting last night after many citizens and council members voiced concerns about key issues the ordinance neglected.

Hope for Hershey
Robert Hershey has no fear. Four years ago, he spent Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter in the hospital undergoing care for leukemia.

USG Senate makes new fund policy
Student organizations will now face stricter guidelines when seeking funding from the Undergraduate Student Government.

Feature photo: Air Michael

Online buying secure for credit cards, some students still skeptical
From greeting cards to socks, almost anything now can be purchased over the World Wide Web, a trend leading to concern about credit card security.

Fire safety concern of students and landlords
Some residents believe fire safety measures in their apartment complexes and rented houses are not up to par.

Meningitis vaccinations to be given for last time
University Health Services will offer meningitis vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HUB Ballroom today.

Penn State Police looking for thieves of computers
On Jan. 22 and 31, unidentified individuals stole two computer systems from two different labs at Penn State.

Police Log

Sports
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Gymmen overcoming obstacles for right to be champions
The world is full of obstacles. They come in all shapes and sizes. Attitudes toward them determine a person's success against them and athletes in the sports world -- especially members of the Penn State men's gymnastics team -- are no exception.

Icers find health for run at title
The Icers went with a peculiar choice for MVP of their trip to Ohio last weekend.

Tourniquet time
The games have been electrifying yet heart wrenching and frustrating for the Penn State men's basketball team.

  • Tyler Smith experiences trial by fire

    Lady cagers play strong, let victory slip away in overtime
    All week long Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland made sure the final three minutes of the Lady Lions' 53-48 loss at Purdue on Jan. 5 stayed fresh in their memories.

    Going to war
    At times this past Sunday afternoon, The Bryce Jordan Center resembled a battlefield more than a basketball arena.

    New No. 1 highlights week of upsets for spikers
    For the second weekend in a row the Penn State men's volleyball team will be tested by ranked competition on the road.

    Ten senior Icers say goodbye
    When it's time to say goodbye and start anew, memories usually come flowing back like a river.

    Netmen begin Big Ten schedule with victory


    Opinions

    Compromise
    Collegian Editorial: Students should be understanding of international TAs.

    Competition, corporate sponsorship made Thon too big for its own good
    My opinion: Jason Fagone

    Racial prejudice real reason behind immigration restrictions
    My opinion: Mark Schoneveld

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    David Edelsonbio
    Meredith O'Donnellbio




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