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[ Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 ]

Ryan Naragon

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Filing for finances Penn State President Graham Spanier spent the last two days trying to convince state legislators the university is a good investment for Pennsylvania. Spanier requests $15 million for Beaver Stadium expansion

Hershey, University Park classrooms connected by technology
As Mike Lutz prepared to make a presentation to his classmates, he fidgeted with a visual aid, trying to line it up on the screen.

Background checks available on Internet
Potential employers now can obtain background information over the Internet with only a person's social security number, a previous address or sometimes only a name through background-check services such as Fast Break Bail Bonds.

Age often restricts rental car companies' clientele
Renting a car is convenient for those who don't own a vehicle, but for many college students, the rental process can turn into a hassle.

Online version of exam gives graduates options
After April 10, all students will be required to take the GRE's computerized version.

TCI, AT&T merger to provide telephone, television access
The merger of AT&T and TCI, which was approved last Wednesday, has given the two companies the hope of creating local phone service alternatives for consumers.

Forest Service to stop building roads
The sound of car horns or the smell of exhaust will not be spreading into roadless areas of national forests -- at least for a while.

Local health clubs cater to senior crowd Lou Hass, State College resident and retired Penn State professor, said he couldn't exist without exercise. He has been physically active all his life and enjoys the social aspect of working out.

Egg-cellent discovery
Penn State Professor Emeritus Joseph MacNeil has created a process to solve a serious food waste problem.

Small computer planners helpful to active users
When people need to get organized, some buy a calendar and others use a computer program. But for the busiest technophiles, nothing beats a handheld, touch-sensitive, electronic pocket organizer.

Students urged to begin search for summer jobs
Though the recent weather has been bitterly cold and Spring Break is more than a week away, experts say now is the time to plan for summer jobs.

Police Log

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Momentum seekers As the men's basketball regular season comes to a close, some teams are virtually assured NCAA Tournament bids while others are on the bubble.

Former Lion QB Blackledge speaks to PSU students An immortal Penn State football player made a special appearance on campus yesterday.

Broomball craze sweeping nation's college campuses
There is a sport that is sweeping college campuses across the nation. Football, basketball, baseball, you might ask? Wrong -- it's broomball, a recreational sport that combines many of the same aspects of ice hockey but with a definite twist.

Spikers look to continue success vs. AUPR
After going 2-1 on the road last weekend, the Penn State men's volleyball team will look for similar success at 7:30 tonight in Rec Hall against divisional rival American University of Puerto Rico.

BJC paying dividends
From the moment ground was broken at the site of The Bryce Jordan Center in 1994, no one was more exhilarated than members of the Penn State athletic department.

Ice Lions' Dan Horowitz finds direction for life in ice hockey
Dan Horowitz is a typical college student.


Home sweet home
Unlike most of the players on the Penn State men's ice hockey team, Penn State was not the first choice of forward Rich Podulka.

Upcoming laxer season alive with new, old faces
The men's lacrosse season is right around the corner.

Pollard returning home for laxers Hamilton Pollard is home again.

Lady golfers resume play this weekend
After a less-than-spectacular fall season, the Penn State women's golf team is getting into the swing of things with a fresh attitude and a young flock of eager golfers.

Wrestlers' season full of surprise
My Opinion: Chris Antonacci

Sly Government
Collegian Editorial: Gambling legislation shouldn't be slipped by the public.

There's no simple answer to 'What is Thon?' question
My opinion: Brendan C. Quinn

Letters to the Editor
Article fails to identify Social Security specifics; Thon deserves more than one article; Affirmative action is reverse discrimination; Affirmative action ironic at Penn State

Swing concert at center honors bandleader, helps the Four Diamonds Fund
Swing bands Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Everett Longstreth Band will perform "A Tribute to Benny Goodman" at 8:30 p.m. April 24 at The Bryce Jordan Center.