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[ Wednesday, March 24, 1999 ]

Erin Creuz

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LGBT supporters rally in Harrisburg
About 30 other Penn State students, visited the Pennsylvania Capitol yesterday for Ignite '99, a rally and lobbying event part of a nationwide campaign called "Equality Begins at Home."

Cigar lights up Mall The cigar and brownie running for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president encouraged students to take a shot yesterday before heading to class.

Women's history month marked by few activities
With few campus events commemorating Women's History Month, it has passed by many Penn State students largely unnoticed.

GSA elects new leaders; some seats remain open
The Graduate Student Association elected new officers at last night's meeting, but several positions remain empty.

Centre Dorms to group with Pollock, South
Beginning next year, Centre Halls will cease to exist as a part of the Office of Residence Life.

States aim to curb DUI with higher restrictions
Several states including Pennsylvania hope to decrease alcohol-related traffic fatalities number by passing legislation to lower the blood-alcohol content level defining what is legally considered drunk to .08 percent.

Pet stores must show health records
Christy Parks was not aware of the limited consumer protection she had when she purchased a kitten from a local pet store.

Critics say Ridge's education plan won't improve struggling schools
Earlier this month, Gov. Tom Ridge announced plans to help troubled school districts with the Academic Recovery Act.

Hungry for change
Undergraduate Student Government candidates hope to lower campus food costs.

Cyber Café to open at Penn State Berks
A laptop computer and 75 cents will be part of what students at Penn State Berks carry to get a snack in the future.

Feature Photo: Keeping the faith

Third parties get boost from registration changes, Ventura's win
The triumph of Jesse "The Body" Ventura in the Minnesota gubernatorial elections running on the Reform ticket proved it's not impossible for a third-party candidate to succeed in a statewide election.

USG panel discussion held today
Students are invited to the Undergraduate Student Government elections discussion panel at 7 p.m. today in 117 Osmond.

Police Log

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Dunn reflects, looks forward to next year
Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn walked into the media room at The Bryce Jordan Center yesterday with a relaxed look on his face, much different than the expressions he displayed during the long 1998-99 season.


Hawkeyes, gymmen top field of six at Big Tens
The NCAA men's gymnastics regular season is over, and now it's on to the big time.

Booter teams training with eyes on future success
This past season, neither the Penn State men's or women's soccer team made the fabled post-championship flight to Disney World.

Lady Vols' loss marks end of reign of terror
My Opinion: Chris Masse

Students before beauty
Collegian Editorial: Penn State should be building dorms instead of arboretums, walkways.

Steps to student activism -- get outraged, then get involved
My Opinion: Mark Schoneveld

Welfare reform actually limits freedom
Reader forum: Gina Giazzoni

Ellington, Formicans in spotlight tonight
The College of Arts and Architecture is sponsoring three performances for those who are both musically and theatrically inclined.