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Monday, March 1, 1999
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Daryl Lang
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Pa. urges graduate retention
This month, Gov. Tom Ridge announced his "Pennsylvania's Part of You" campaign that aims to keep college graduates in-state.
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Barrio Fiesta honors Filipino culture
With candles balanced on their heads and in their hands, five men and five women stepped onto the stage to perform the "Pandanggo sa Ilaw," a traditional Filipino dance which mimics the grace of fireflies. |
Council squabbles over proposed height restrictions
The State College Borough Council discussed aspects of the proposed height restriction ordinance -- such as limiting incentives in certain areas and determining whether the new municipal building will follow those restrictions -- during a work session Friday.
Deregulation brings 'greener' energy companies
With the implementation of the Pennsylvania Electric Choice Program and the deregulation of power companies, energy customers can now choose their own providers, and many are choosing "green."
Penn State anthropology graduates dig up jobs in the business world
Not all anthropologists are digging up old bones or discovering artifacts -- more are being hired by corporations.
Sexual orientation policy in local schools debated
About 200 concerned parents, teachers, students and citizens met Saturday at Park Forest Middle School for a Local Issues Forum concerning the possible inclusion of sexual orientation in the State College Area School District's nondiscrimination policy.
Stereotypes impact academics, study finds
Students' academic performances often depend on how society perceives their intelligence, according to a study by Harvard University.
Event gives students taste of Africa
The beating of the drums, colorful clothes and tastes of African cuisine brought a "Touch of Africa" to the Penn State community.
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Miss Black Penn State crowned
Step by step, five women danced to the sounds of Whitney Houston's voice at the Miss Black Penn State pageant Saturday in Schwab Auditorium. |
Basement pump causes fire scare
Residents of McElwain Hall evacuated the building for about one hour last night after a basement pump motor malfunctioned and began emitting smoke, an Alpha Fire Co. captain said.
Covener to discuss motions in computer tampering case
Former Undergraduate Student Government Senate President Jason Covener is scheduled to meet with his lawyer and a district attorney to discuss five pre-trial motions today at the Centre County Courthouse.
'Lunch' program ends this week
Students hungry for a free lunch and a better relationship with their professors have their last opportunity to participate in the Take Your Professor to Lunch Challenge which comes to an end this week.
Police Log
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Swimmen win first Big Ten title
The Penn State men's swimming and diving team made school history Saturday night by polishing off its first-ever Big Ten Championship at Indiana's Councilman Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Ind.
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Cagers top Buckeyes for third straight win
In its final game of the conference schedule, Penn State looked as if it was going to summarize its grief-laden season for anyone who may have missed it. |
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No. 15 Buckeyes slip past limping gymwomen
Although this weekend's meet at Ohio State will go in the loss column for the Penn State women's gymnastics team, it is a meet for the Lady Lions to be proud of nonetheless.
Defense propels lady sluggers to three wins
Nine runs given up in five games is a pretty impressive statistic. But when five of those runs are unearned, that's when the statistic becomes extremely striking.
A shot to the heart
Lady cagers bow out of tourney as Illinois huddled around center court, jumping up and down in jubilation.
No. 1 Gymmen take tumble vs. OSU
The No. 1 Penn State men's gymnastics team experienced something new this past weekend -- the agony of defeat.
133-pound weight class up for grabs at Big Tens
Nate Parker, Penn State's 133-pound entrant in this weekend's Big Ten Wrestling Championships, symbolizes the turbulent weight division.
Laxers beat Notre Dame
When the Nittany Lions came up with the ball with just a few seconds left on the game clock, the bench of the No. 16 Penn State men's lacrosse team erupted with victory cheers.
Hunter will be hunted at Big Ten wrestling tourney
With a perfect 26-0 record, Jeremy Hunter, Penn State's 125-pound wrestler, travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., this weekend with his sights set on a Big Ten title.
Good goodbye
With 33.1 seconds left in the Penn State men's basketball game against Ohio State Saturday, the Nittany Lions' two senior leaders stepped off The Bryce Jordan Center floor for the last time in the regular season to a standing ovation.
No. 11 Spikers defeat Scarlet Knights
The Penn State men's volleyball team erased any thoughts Rutgers-Newark had of controlling its own fate by defeating the Scarlet Knights Friday in a three-game sweep (15-12, 15-7, 16-14).
'E' for effort
Collegian Editorial: USG missed the mark by promoting drunk driving awareness.
Cultural days, months actually promote separatism, not unity
My opinion: Joshua Leibensperger
Letters to the Editor
State money shouldn’t be spent on stadiums; Opportunities unequal because of schools; Not all white students meet qualifications
Online editors for this issue:
David Edelson
Jennifer Eck
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