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[ Monday, March 22, 1999 ]

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PSU to implement conduct code
In response to student protests across the country and a threat to the university's reputation, Penn State President Graham Spanier plans today to announce a code of conduct Penn State has adopted to ensure products bearing the Penn State name are not produced by sweatshop labor.

University considers stopping Loop fare
Talks are underway between Penn State and Centre Area Transportation Authority to implement a plan that would eliminate the fare on Loop buses.

Grapplers, fans generate busy weekend downtown
A different type of March Madness was in State College over the weekend. Nobody was talking about foul shots and 3-pointers, but rather takedowns and riding time.

Pride and joy Between applauds and cheers, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and ally community at Penn State celebrated their diverse identities at the 14th annual Pride Week rally Friday in front of Old Main.

Tenants liable for vandals regardless of guilt
The biggest problem for landlords might not be finding enough tenants, but finding the vandals who make residents pay more money each year for common area damage.

Commission, municipalities to review plan
The Centre Regional Planning Commission discussed the proposed University Planned District Friday and decided to hold individual hearings in each municipality before adopting the proposed plan.

Far from home
Jennifer Alt (junior-English) had many things to do before she traveled to London through the study abroad program in June.

New signs give help to lost visitors
Navigating the campus is now a little easier for new students and visitors, thanks to a new sign system.

Study results will grant clearer idea of recycling Dressed in white protective suits, particle masks and rubber gloves, students sorted through refuse and recyclable material as part of a waste audit Saturday morning.

Tibetan mandala sand art bring awareness to issues
Through sand painting and musical harmonizing, the Buddhist monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery in Tibet hope to raise awareness of Tibet's endangered culture.

Services available for regretful breakers
Now that spring break is over, many students are looking back on memories of beaches, sun and relaxation.

Study reveals money, careers main motivators for students
The traditional image of universities used to be one of ivy-covered buildings filled with students and faculty dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the broadening of minds.

Jesse Jackson to speak at Eisenhower
The Rev. Jesse Jackson will speak at 7 p.m. March 29 in Eisenhower Auditorium.

University may require students to own computers
Penn State is considering a plan to make it mandatory for entering freshmen to own a computer by the year 2000, said David Kayal, Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly president.

Musser, 5 visitors cited for criminal mischief
Six individuals were charged with summary offenses of criminal mischief after stealing five NCAA Wrestling Championships banners.

Police Log

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Iowa takes fifth consecutive title at NCAA tourney Abas takes title from Hunter Musser falls short in final championship try Biffed no longer Pritzlaff earns title, revenge

Throwing smoke
After allowing a season-high 16 runs in a 16-10 loss to William & Mary Saturday, the Penn State baseball team rebounded yesterday to sweep a pair of games from the Tribe, 5-1 and 7-2, in the first-ever games at newly-constructed Plumeri Park in Williamsburg, Va.

Champions ... again
Penn State won the NCAA Fencing National Championship yesterday for an unprecedented fifth straight year -- its seventh crown in the '90s. The Nittany Lions (171 points) finished ahead of Notre Dame (139) in the four-day event held at Brandeis in Waltham, Mass.

Lady laxers face tough weekend in Virginia
The Penn State women's lacrosse team had a rocky weekend of competition, as it split two contests in Virginia.

Spikers bury three teams with sweeps The No. 11 Nittany Lions (14-10, 7-0 Tait) opened the weekend with a huge win over George Mason, sweeping the Patriots, 15-10, 16-14, 15-4. Saturday the Lions swept Eastern Mennonite, 15-7, 15-7, 15-6, and followed that yesterday with a 15-3, 15-1, 15-4 victory over Vassar.

Want fries with that?
Chances are, the next time Joe Student walks into Taco Bell, he won't see Penn State linebacker LaVar Arrington asking if he'd rather have the steak gordita or the Mexican pizza.

Laxers scrape by Lehigh If the goal scoring of the No. 12 Penn State men's lacrosse team in yesterday's win against Lehigh could be laid out on a seesaw, it would balance out almost perfectly -- light in the middle and heavy on both ends.

For Musser, deeds should outweigh loss
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith

Inform yourself
Collegian Editorial: Pay attention to USG candidates to make a sound decision.

Students need more time to realize their true calling
My Opinion: Joshua Leibensperger

Letters to the Editor
Blue separator sheets don’t solve problem; Restraints good for young, not college level; All preferences should be eliminated

KORN, Rob Zombie bring rock, rap to Jordan Center
It's time to hide your children and lock your doors, as two of the most intense bands in rock are ready to converge on State College.