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[ Tuesday, April 6, 1999 ]

GRAPHIC: Chris McNelis

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USG Court finds ticket not guilty
of e-mail violation
The Undergraduate Student Government elections court delivered a not-guilty verdict last night in the e-mail solicitation case of Desha Girod and Garrett Fitzgerald, USG president- and vice president-elect.

A tribute to a friend Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and allied community held a vigil honoring Matthew Shepard, a gay college student who died as a result of a hate crime last October.

Unity Days offers multicultural event to students
Various student organizations offer opportunities for students to become involved on campus and in the community, yet they do not always communicate their plans to other groups.

Council discusses parking rate hike, passes height restriction
The State College Borough Council heard various responses to its recent proposals to increase parking rates downtown at its meeting last night and passed two zoning amendments -- all of which may affect future business downtown.

Feature Photo: Trapped

Minor league baseball a hit in Altoona's economy
Altoona has a new game coming to town with the arrival of its minor league baseball team, the Altoona Curve, and city officials are anxious to reap the economic benefits the team will bring.

Committee recognizes excellence in advising
The Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly and the Office of Undergraduate Education recently recognized the winners of the Excellence in Advising award.

Tests can determine allergies, lead to sufferers' solutions
Allergy season has arrived and has already caused unbearable symptoms for some sufferers. However, doctors and other professionals have ways find out what people are allergic to, which may help sufferers deal with their discomfort.

Fire consumes apartments
Alpha Fire Co. responded to a fire at about 4 a.m. yesterday at 405 and 407 Hill Drive in State College.

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Wrestler announces transfer
Penn State wrestler Jamarr Billman said yesterday he will transfer from the Penn State after the completion of Spring Semester.

Wagering for victory
During the seventh inning of last Friday's opener of the four-game series with Indiana, Nittany Lions starter Dan Goebler reached a point that Penn State hurlers have experienced often this season.

Snubbed ... again Jason Zivkovic, senior defenseman for the No. 2 Penn State men's ice hockey team, felt cheated first in the Icers' loss to Iowa in the final game of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Championship.

Barbershop site of baseball lore
My Opinion: Vito Forlenza

Lady sluggers' Ricciardi role model, friend for freshman
Gina Bianchini's freshman season didn't get off to a great start.

Pacemaker Joe Hindelang and his staff had an important decision to make.

Lady laxers focused on lowly Owls
Ranked No. 6 in the nation, coming off of a 20-5 hazing of New Hampshire, and playing five of its last eight games at home, you'd think the Penn State women's lacrosse team is sitting pretty.

Billman must be permitted to start over
My Opinion: Chris Antonacci

Ambelang earns Big Ten Player of Week honors
After a full week of work, Penn State softball pitcher Tanis Ambelang received a paycheck yesterday, in the form of Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors.

Get it together
Collegian Editorial: USG elections commission needs organization, new methods.

End divisions on campus by giving and taking some
My Opinion: Debbie Turchetta

Letters to the Editor
USG candidates never fulfill promises; Full force should be used in Kosovo; Problem in ignorance of animal agriculture

'King' comes to Eisenhower
Most people remember Yul Brynner's big-screen portrayal of the King of Siam in the original version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I." This week, audiences can see a contemporary version on the stage.

Concert to jazz up campus
The sounds of big-band jazz will light up Music Building's Recital Hall at 8 p.m. today when Penn State's Centre Dimensions jazz ensemble swings the night away.