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[ Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 ]


Chris McNelis

News
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Scholarship con affects students
After hearing of a Houston-based company that failed to honor $40,000 scholarships promised to 50 students nationwide, college students may want to be a little less trusting when arranging financial aid.

Experts offer advice on alcohol poisoning
Finding a roommate passed out after a night of drinking alcohol is an all-too familiar scenario for some students and could be a potentially deadly situation if that roommate has alcohol poisoning and is not properly treated.

USG names elections officials, prepares for candidates
The Undergraduate Student Government is gearing up for elections season as hopeful candidates begin petitioning for spaces on the spring ballot.

Professor discusses myths about Islam
After a brief introduction, Aminah McCloud asked for a moment of silence for slain members of the Muslim community before beginning her lecture at the ninth annual Malcolm X Lecture held in 112 Kern last night.

Banking's next wave
Many people are jumping on the online banking bandwagon because of the ease and convenience of simply turning on the computer and having control over accounts and finances.

  • Congress votes to loosen regulations

    Public to view 'double planet' of Venus, Jupiter atop Davey
    The Penn State Astronomy Club will hold a public session from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. today on the roof of Davey Lab to allow stargazers a chance to look through the telescope and see the pairing of Venus and Jupiter.

    Police Log

    Sports
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    Lady cager Walseth noticed for more than size
    For several years, whispers have followed Maren Walseth on the basketball court and in her everyday life.


    Trackmen dead last at Big Tens
    Last place had become a memory for the Penn State men's indoor track and field team, after finishing eighth at the Big Ten Championships last season.

    NCAA Indoor Nationals scheduled for the following weekend in Indianapolis.
    One of the Big Ten's middle-of-the-pack women's indoor track teams surprised the perennial powers this weekend at Ohio State and very nearly walked away with the Big Ten title.

    Swimwomen exceed goals at Big Ten Championships
    The women's swimming and diving Big Ten Championships held this past weekend in Minnesota were the culmination of a season of hard work for 11 teams.

    No place like home for gymwomen
    The phrase "home sweet home" has been used on countless occasions, in fact one could say that it's overused, especially in the world of sports.

    Icer Zivkovic makes ACHA history
    The assist to Don Coyne gave Jason Zivkovic his 200th career point as an Icer making him the first defenseman in American Collegian Hockey Association (ACHA) history to hit that milestone.


    Cagers' win over Purdue spells relief
    My Opinion: Craig Kackenmeister

    Senior laxer Keenan looks for breakthrough season, playoffs
    Perhaps no one knows more about the Penn State lacrosse team's struggles than Kevin Keenan.

    Defense hits roadblock despite record-breaking performance
    My Opinion: Carla Motko

    Opinions

    Attitude adjustment
    Collegian Editorial: Society needs to change to end wage gap between men, women.

    Diminish your own stereotypes by learning black culture
    My opinion: Laura Hennessey

    Letters to the Editor
    Glimpse of Thon changes perception; Affirmative action provides opportunities; Multiculturalism won’t solve race problems; Crackdown at HUB signifies safe campus

    Arts

    Big: The Musical opens tonight at Eisenhower
    Big: The Musical comes at 8 tonight to Eisenhower Auditorium, made possible by Penn State's Center for the Performing Arts.

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    David Edelsonbio
    Kathryn Graham


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