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[ Wednesday, March 3, 1999 ]

Stacy Olenoski

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Student leader petitions against university's admissions policies
The Asian Pacific American Coalition plans to deliver a petition to Penn State President Graham Spanier this week to protest an admissions policy the coalition says is designed to reduce the number of Asian-American students at University Park.

First Lady, Guiliani contend for New York Senate seat
Media coverage of high-profile names with impressive credentials is not uncommon for a U.S. presidential race. But the potential New York Senate race of 2000 is already receiving this and more

Student protest causes debate on free speech
After Gina Giazzoni took part in a disruptive demonstration at a Penn State Young Americans for Freedom-sponsored speech in December, she figured she had made her point and the issue was over.

UHS offers latest pill for birth control
The new "morning-after" pill, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in September, lies somewhere between traditional birth control pills and condoms.

Better Business Bureau to regulate online privacy
Consumer concern about online privacy has resulted in the Better Business Bureau's attempt to regulate World Wide Web site policies.

Local companies feeling effects of international economy crises
While Americans are experiencing a stable economy, other countries are facing economic woes affecting some international business relationships.

Hate groups on rise in state
Hate group numbers are on the rise, and Pennsylvania is home to more of these groups than almost every other state in the country.

Welfare reform begins
Recipients who have not met the two-year time limit for finding a part-time job will be at risk of losing welfare benefits.

Labor majors examine workplace relations
Their job is to study jobs. Students within the labor and industrial relations major focus on the many relationships within the work force.

Feature Photo: Workin' at the car wash

Faster modems added for better off-campus access
One of modern life's little annoyances is trying to make a phone call and getting a busy signal. In the age of online, the problem can be worse.

'A life-changing experience'
The days until spring break are winding down, but the Alternative Spring Break Club at Penn State is gearing up for its nine service-learning trips next week.

Multiple major students to receive individual diplomas
Students who satisfy the requirements for a multiple major now will receive multiple diplomas upon graduation.

Police Log

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Mad scientist Icers forward Alon Eizenman has no trouble envisioning Joe Battista, coach of the No. 2 Penn State men's ice hockey team, in a white lab coat heating test tubes over a Bunsen burner. Al Murdoch still seeking 'his' trophy ACHA Tournament to feature Olympic-sized surface Icers gunning for ACHA title again

Cleaves, Penn named Players of the Year as Big Ten cagers honored
This season, Big Ten men's basketball teams have turned in some of the most impressive campaigns in the nation, as six teams are currently ranked in the top 25 of the Associated Press poll.

Wrestler Leykikh has tough road towards 165-pound title
The Penn State 165 pounder probably surprised a few people when he announced he would be transferring from Virginia for this season, the final year of eligibility for the senior.

Cagers' season more than record
My opinion: Vito Forlenza

Lady laxers drop opener
Coaches always want to start the season on the right foot, but Penn State women's lacrosse coach Julie Williams knew her squad would have a tough time taking that step in the season opener against No. 1 Maryland.

Curley brings enthusiasm from football field to front office
Tim Curley embodies the initials PSU -- he's positive, successful and upbeat. And he's been that way from his days as a Nittany Lion football walk-on, and as he climbed the ladder to Athletic Director of Penn State's extensive athletic program.

Wrestler Musser seeks vengeance at Big Ten Tourney
Penn State wrestler Clint Musser has a score to settle.

Ice Lions win University League title
It wasn't the national championship, but it will have to do.

Shooting blanks
Glenn Shepherd must have thought the person wearing the number 20 on her back for Penn State was an impostor.

Dreams turn to frustration for scribe
My opinion: Don Stewart

Run for USG
Collegian Editorial: Those not satisfied with USG, should run for an elected office.

Extra resources needed for students in crisis
Reader Forum: Phyllis Kernoff Mansfield

University should focus on learning, not monetary gain
My opinion: Mark Schoneveld

Letters to the Editor
USG not credible to promote alcohol issues.

Comic Carrot Top bringing inventions, props to local stage
At 8 p.m. today in Eisenhower Auditorium, the infamous prop comic Carrot Top brings his "Psychedelic Circus Tour" to Penn State.

Ben Folds Five to preform at Movin' On's 25th birthday
On April 24, Ben Folds Five will make its first appearance in Happy Valley as the headlining act at "Movin' On '99."