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Thurday, March 4, 1999
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Kara Heermans 
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USG account running short this year
Nearing the midpoint of Spring Semester, the Undergraduate Student Government account is lower than the expectations set by last year's administration's budget, USG Senate President John Wood said.
Sublet concerns affect students
It may seem like getting someone to pay some of your summer rent is as simple as plastering fliers around campus, but there are many concerns associated with subletting an apartment.
Student named for top advertising award
Like most kids, Aimee Martinez spent a lot of time watching television when she was growing up in the Dominican Republic. But unlike other children, she didn't run to the kitchen when shows broke for advertisements.
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Short-term exercise helps little
As spring break nears, some students are making last-minute efforts to look their best on the beach, which means crowds at the gym. |
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Libertarians to hold annual convention in Pittsburgh
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania will hold its annual convention from March 19 to 21 at the Pittsburgh International Airport Holiday Inn.
Satellites help farms lessen waste, harvest
The Department of Defense has used Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for decades to determine precise locations on Earth. In the last decade, this technology has spread to agriculture.
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Feature photo: Revisiting culture, friends
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Same-sex petition to be given to Herman
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community and their allies will present state Rep. Lynn Herman, R-Centre, with a petition in favor of creating domestic partner benefits for Penn State employees at 4:45 p.m. today at the Allenway Building, 315 S. Allen St.
HUB changes slated for break
During spring break, the HUB will undergo temporary changes due to construction.
Architect of sustainable house to lecture, discuss bioshelters
Pliny Fisk, an architect and landscape architect who constructed an environmentally friendly house in Austin, Texas, will speak about his construction at 8 p.m. today in 22 Deike.
Preliminary Hearings
Police Log
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Cagers face Northwestern for third time this season
Only six points separate Penn State and Northwestern.
Icers demolish Towson in first round
Towson had never beaten Penn State, but the Lions weren't about to let that streak end.
Icers' Lucky Shots
NEWARK, Del. -- After only taking 12 shots on goal through 60 minutes of play, it was no wonder Towson only registered one goal. But after Penn State took 59 shots, it didn't really have an excuse for only scoring five goals.
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Thatcher's hopes for 184-pound title rest on health Ross Thatcher's ankle might be supporting more than just his 184-pound body weight at this weekend's Big Ten Championships. |
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174-pound weight class deepest in wrestling tourney
Placing in the top seven at Big Ten Championships doesn't sound too difficult.
Windy City Worries
Eleven teams -- six in the top 25 -- 10 games, four days and one automatic NCAA berth on the line.
England trip is lady ruggers' cup of tea
The Penn State women's rugby team will be heading abroad for its spring break training trip.
Big Ten Tournament filled with drama
With the Academy Awards ceremony, which honors the year's best movies, fast approaching, Purdue's Stephanie White-McCarty did her best impression of Titanic at last weekend's Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.
Lady golfers prepping for spring break trip
The Penn State women's golf team is hoping the best is yet to come this season.
Swimmen fighting for Last Chance at NCAAs, times
In the appropriately named Last Chance Invitational, the Penn State men's swimming and diving team will have one final shot at attaining best times and qualifying times for the NCAA Championships.
Ames, lady laxers receive baptism by fire
It's common practice for teams to open their season schedule with lesser opponents, allowing for a refinement of skills before hitting the meat of their schedules.
Gymwomen show team spirit in individualistic sport
When spectators watch the Penn State women's gymnastics team, they may find it hard to believe that gymnastics is largely an individual sport.
It's gotta be the shoes
All feet are not the same, but people still buy shoes as if they are.
Show me the money
Last September, Penn State's football players helped Joe Paterno join the elite ranks of college football coaches by winning him his 300th game.
Waste of money
Collegian Editorial: State should not appropriate funds for Beaver Stadium.
CIA challenges concept of freedom, should be eliminated
My opinion: Martin Austermuhle
Letters to the Editor
Important to follow procedures after rape; New stadiums will have economic benefits; Nothing wrong with focusing on money; Fan discouraged by empty seats at games
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On the road again
Surely most red-blooded Americans have imagined themselves on stage, the colorful lights from the rafters illuminating their faces in the sweetest of dreams. |
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Male choir to perform in Eisenhower Chapel
The Penn State Glee Club's Hi-Lo's -- a male chamber choir comprised of eight to 14 voices -- will perform at 12:10 p.m. today in Eisenhower Chapel.
'Gala' show to highlight Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart
Mozart may be one of the more recognizable names in classical music, but the Penn State Chamber Orchestra will be catering to those who recognize his contemporaries, too.
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David Edelson
Katie Graham
