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Back Issues
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Monday, April 5, 1999
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GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet
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USG court to rule on campaign violation; more e-mails found
A decision is expected tonight in the e-mail solicitation case of Undergraduate Student Government president- and vice president-elect, Desha Girod and Garrett Fitzgerald, as more e-mails from various parties surface.
Campus experiences Caribbean way of life
Although many students left State College to spend the holiday weekend with their families, about 500 people stayed to taste life in the Caribbean at the "Caribbean Experience."
Subletting season begins for renters, tenants
Even if students will not be able to pay summer subletting rent with just the change in their pockets, great bargains can still be found.
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Feature Photo: Scouring for sweets
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Countries to trade Y2K solutions
Penn State researchers helped to produce and compile some of the information the state will exchange with Mexico in an effort to help prevent the potential Y2K computer crisis.
Penn State continues plans for technology college
Since September 1997, 43 new courses have been designed as Penn State prepares to begin enrollment in the new school this summer.
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Feature Photo: I believe I can fly
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Cable companies deal with self-regulation
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 established by Congress and the Federal Communications Commission ended regulation of non-basic cable channels such as CNN, MTV and ESPN, beginning March 31.
Borough Council to get input on parking issues
The State College Borough Council will hear input at its 7:30 meeting tonight on several proposals regarding the cost and enforcement of parking downtown.
Police Log
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Die hard
In its bright red uniforms, Indiana (21-6, 1-3 Big Ten) kicked off its Big Ten season with the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-9, 3-1), who struggled with lowly teams such as Bucknell and C.W. Post last week, in a four-game series at Beaver Field. |
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Paterno's view the right one
My Opinion: Geoff Dodd
Schiller gunning for playoffs in final season
To see Chris Schiller play is one thing. To write about it, another. It is hard to put into words how he glides above the terrain so gracefully.
Spikers split versus Springfield, Ball State
The No. 11 Nittany Lions (16-12) split the pair of matches, knocking off Springfield (15-4, 16-14, 10-15, 15-5) in an emotional match, but falling to Ball State (15-10, 14-16, 12-15, 7-15) in four games.
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Hindelang's gamble earns sluggers a win
With one foot in the batter's box and one foot out, John Richmond stared down the third-base line to get the sign from Penn State baseball coach Joe Hindelang. |
Trackmen place third in first scored meet of season
The Penn State men's track and field team had a strong showing in its first scored meet of the season, finishing third this weekend at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Va.
Paterno's view of Prop 16
Last week a federal judge gave new meaning to "March Madness" when he overturned the National Collegiate Athletic Association's minimum testscore requirements for athletes. According to Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter, these rules violate the civil rights of African-Americans, who fare worse on these tests than white students do. Some college coaches welcomed the judge's decision, but I'm very concerned about what will happen if we eliminate basic academic standards for athletes.
Lady laxers dishes out trio of hat tricks vs. Wildcats
Each time a Penn State women's lacrosse player cooks up a hat trick, a lucky fan in attendance wins a certificate for a free large pizza.
Trackwomen fall short of qualifying at Penn Invite
Although the Penn State women's track team did not have any national qualifiers at this weekend's meet, it was considered a success nonetheless.
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Laxers slay scoring woes versus Black Knights
After scoring one goal in Penn State's 20-10 loss at the hands of Georgetown last Wednesday, the Penn State attacker came out determined to end his scoring woes in the No. 9 Nittany Lions' game against No. 16 Army Saturday. |
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Killing them slowly
Coming into this weekend's trio of matches against No. 20 Iowa, the coach of the Penn State softball team thought it would have been a "little presumptuous" to think her unranked Lady Lions squad could upset the mighty Hawkeyes.
Try again next year
Collegian Editorial: Turnout still too low to achieve representative government
Star Wars trilogy exhibits all components of a true saga
My Opinion: Joshua Leibensperger
Letters to the Editor
Ten percent discount doesn’t matter at HUB; Force only option when diplomacy fails; Pitt News joke just part of football rivalry
Everlast cancels concert
Everlast, former frontman for House Of Pain, was scheduled to appear at Rec Hall tomorrow. However, due to lackluster ticket sales, the show has been canceled.
Online editors for this issue:
David Edelson
Jennifer Eck
