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[ Monday, March 29, 1999 ]

GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski

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Jesse Jackson to talk at Eisenhower tonight
Jesse Jackson, who has not visited Penn State since his 1984 presidential campaign, is returning to speak at 7 p.m. today in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Judge dismisses several charges in shooting trial
Blair County Judge Jolene Kopriva dismissed several claims last week filed by the parents of Melanie Spalla, the Penn State student fatally shot in 1996 on the HUB lawn by Jillian Robbins, based on precedent.

Candidates address USG's internal woes
As Wednesday's election approaches, many Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice-presidential candidates are making promises to the voters. But to fulfill these promises, they must first ensure USG is working correctly from the inside.

Feature Photo: Mega Mass

UPAC elections suffer from lack of candidates
Only five candidates are running for the eight elected undergraduate positions on the University Park Allocations Committee, which funds programs for student organizations on campus.

Protesters say 'no' to beef On the steps of Schwab Auditorium, about 40 Penn State students and area residents expressed their beef with the meat industry by protesting a university-sponsored exposition Friday.

USG to probe student views
In addition to voting for Undergraduate Student Government positions, students also will answer referendum questions during elections this Wednesday.

Ordinance to increase space for State College businesses
Commercial buildings may occupy more space in residential areas if an amendment to a zoning ordinance is passed.

Fuel of the future Since 1992, the Electric Lion has been a working experiment for the Penn State Society of Automotive Engineers to study alternate ways to reduce emissions and make cars more efficient. Students ready for competition

CCSG keys in on computers
The leaders of the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments gave the Faculty Senate Computer Ownership and Access Committee feedback about the possible computer requirement for all Penn State students at their meeting on Saturday.

Engineering college ranks high in report
Last week, U.S. News and World Report released its year 2000 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools.

Group searches for future fuel options
With the world's oil resources depleting daily, Penn State has joined the search for a more environment-friendly fuel source for vehicles.

Feature Photo: Ice Rhythms skaters heat up the Ice Pavilion

Man charged with stealing vehicle, aggravated assault
A 23-year-old man was charged yesterday with robbery of a vehicle, aggravated assault and driving under the influence, the State College Police Department said.

Men connected with riot begin community service
The 16 men sentenced to community service in connection with the July 12 riot will begin serving State College Borough today.

Absentee ballots available
Students who will be out of town or unable to attend Wednesday's student government elections can cast an absentee ballot from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday in 317 HUB.

Sponsors gear up for second annual AIDS Walk in April
The AIDS Project sponsored a fund-raiser Saturday at Sam's Club on Benner Pike to promote the Second Annual Red Ribbon AIDS Walk, to be held April 18.

Police Log

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Sluggers win two of three vs. C.W. Post
On two separate occasions the Penn State baseball team set the tone during its home-opening series against C.W. Post.

Ace Goebler recaptures form against C.W. Post

Paterno looks to future
While Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was eager to talk about the future of the program this past Friday at his spring football press conference, everyone else seemed ready to talk about the past.

Gymwomen edged at Big Tens
It was a mere seven and a half tenths of a point that separated first and second place at Saturday's Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships.

Wrestlers not satisfied with season's end
Satisfaction doesn't come easily for the Penn State wrestling team.

Gymmen take fourth
No one was sure how the Penn State men's gymnastics team would do this weekend at the Big Ten Championships, especially coach Randy Jepson. His lack of confidence stemmed from the team's handful of injuries heading into the meet.

Lady laxers succumb to Princeton, top Lafayette
Time management is important, especially at the end of games, but it's one thing the Penn State women's lacrosse team may have to work on after this weekend.

Switch leads to upset win for laxers
With two of the top lacrosse players in the nation -- goalie Andrew Hampson and attacker Chris Turner -- manning its roster, the No. 9 Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) men's lacrosse team probably should not have lost to No. 13 Penn State.

Spikers fall to Lewis again, beat N.J. Tech
One was for home-court advantage throughout the EIVA Tournament, the other was to avenge an early season loss to a top-ranked team.

Trackmen get jump start at Thorpe relays
Competing for the first time in its outdoor season, the Penn State men's track and field team made a smooth transition from an indoor season that saw it finish a disappointing last place at Big Ten Championships.

Lady sluggers finish even at Virginia Invitational
After putting the brakes on an early season skid, the Penn State softball team stalled this weekend, going 2-2 at the Virginia Invitational.

Outdoor show a success
The Pennsylvania Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor show wrapped up yesterday at The Bryce Jordan Center, and for the second straight year, thousands of people convened for the event.

Netmen hit Big Ten roadblock at Sarni
The Penn State men's tennis team had been dominant lately. It had a 9-3 record and had won four-straight matches by a combined score of 25-3. As it moved outdoors to the new Sarni Tennis Center, it was ready to bulldoze through its Big Ten schedule.

Swimmen finish 20th in national title hunt
The Penn State men's swimming and diving team capped its historic season with a 20th-place finish this past weekend at the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis.

Desperate measures
Collegian Editorial: NATO should take measures to end conflict in Yugoslavia.

Possible results of air strikes not worth U.S. involvement
My opinion: Letrell Crittenden

Letters to the Editor
Write-ins protesting ‘ridiculous promises’; Pet peeves focus of write-in campaign; Spring break for vacation, not culture; School should say no to discrimination

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David Edelson
Emily Rehring