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[ Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 ]


Sean Seningenbio

News
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Brandt guilty in murder trial
After an emotional farewell to a close friend, his lawyer and his two sons, State College resident Dietrich R. Brandt was escorted by police out of the courtroom yesterday to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Police can confiscate kegs
When police find underage drinkers at parties, they reserve the right to confiscate any kegs as evidence.

  • Partiers should know rules

    Musician devotes life to Thon children
    Woody Wolfe quietly began strumming his guitar singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in a hospital room at the Hershey Medical Center. Upon hearing his music, a little girl with cancer opened her eyes and her face lit up with joy as she clapped along.

    Thoughtful, committed citizens volunteer in State College
    In-depth photo page.

    Medical marijuana questioned
    Medical marijuana might be more accessible to patients because of new initiatives some states have passed.

    Students sign petition for same-sex benefits
    When Penn State President Graham Spanier declined to adopt domestic partner benefits earlier this semester, Penn State community members who supported the proposal said they would not give up their quest.

    Postal service to get upgrade
    Mail service may be faster, less expensive and more predictable in the future because of a bill Congress is reviewing.

    High schoolers start tradition early with mini Thon
    Some prospective Penn State students begin their Thon involvement early. Students at Central Dauphin High School, near Harrisburg, hold an annual mini dance marathon, which donates its proceeds to the Four Diamonds Fund.

    Jeremy's legacy
    Jeremy Sente would have been 18 years old and he could have been a Penn State freshman this year. He never got the chance.

    Landlords, agencies differ with benefits
    Although many downtown apartments are managed by a handful of large agencies, some are rented by independent owners. Depending on their preferences, students can find benefits renting from both.

    Feature photo: Catholics celebrate Ash Wednesday

    Outreach program aids students
    On Feb. 28, Congress will take a day to recognize the efforts of programs designed to fight poverty through education

    Police Log

    Sports
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    Rock bottom
    Cagers lose sixth in row, this time to Minnesota Gophers
  • Booth wins battle in paint, Gophers' Przybilla wins war

  • Towers of power
    Enter Andrea Garner and Rashana Barnes. Respectively, the present and the future of Lady Lion hoops, the teacher and the student.

    Icers prepare for ACHA Tournament as No. 2 seed
    Penn State men's ice hockey coach Joe Battista made it known exactly how he would be voting for the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Championship seedings.

    Swimwomen face stacked field at Big Ten Championships
    Tomorrow at Minnesota's Aquatic Center Dorothy L. Sheppard Pool, the Big Ten's 11 women's swimming and diving teams will begin competition in the three-day Big Ten Championships.

    Signs of maturity
    Things have seemed to always come easily for Joe Bassett.

    Coyne, Zivkovic not slouching with age
    Penn State men's ice hockey defensemen Jason Zivkovic and Don Coyne are known as the grumpy old men of the team, said Icers coach Joe Battista.

    Big Ten lady cagers jockeying for conference tourney seeds
    A regular season that has seen a little bit of everything, from a conference team within two games of going undefeated in the Big Ten to inclement weather canceling a couple of contests, is now a weekend away from being completed.

    Shuffled deck
    The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is just two weeks away and the top eight teams in the conference are still trying to make a last-ditch effort for a first-round bye.

    Wrestlers doubling as IM refs
    After two minutes of wrestling, a towel zipped into the circle, narrowly missing the referee's head and signifying the conclusion of the first period.

    Golfers to shake off winter rust Sunday at Puerto Rico Classic
    As spring approaches, many avid golfers are waiting for the day when they can dust off their clubs and hit the links again.

    Opinions

    Time to limit
    Collegian Editorial: Term limits for council members would be beneficial.

    Multiculturalism threatens white domination of society
    My opinion: Martin Austermuhle

    Letters to the Editor
    Guns a must because laws are meaningless; In case of Thon, bigger is better; It doesn’t matter where money for Thon is from

    Collegian Editorial Cartoon
    Cartoon: John Ward

    Arts

    Vocal jazz artist to give tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
    Vocal jazz artist Dee Dee Bridgewater will perform a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald with the Dee Dee Bridgewater Trio at 8 p.m. today in Eisenhower Auditorium.

    Weather


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    David Edelsonbio
    Brooke Samplebio


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