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Back Issues
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Wednesday, April 7, 1999
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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Local groups contribute to refugee relief effort
The crisis in Kosovo is a dire situation, but many organizations are rising to the challenge of easing the pain of the refugees by donating time and supplies to the cause.
Students, ACLU file suit against alcohol ads law
The Pitt News and the American Civil Liberties Union Student Club at the University of Pittsburgh filed a lawsuit yesterday against the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the grounds that Act 199 violates their constitutional rights.
Girod/Fitzgerald ticket under fire once again
More e-mail solicitation and flier violations, as well as questions concerning financial statements, face Desha Girod and Garrett Fitzgerald, the Undergraduate Student Government president- and vice president-elect.
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Multicultural Resource Center honors minority students
The Multicultural Resource Center held its annual awards reception yesterday in the Alumni Lounge in Old Main. |
Pennsylvania reviews plans for tobacco settlement funds
Last week, the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee held two days of hearings to review proposals for uses of the money Pennsylvania obtained from the settlement with the tobacco industry.
Teacher retirement plan copes with state surplus
Pennsylvania's supply of teaching graduates is much higher than the number of available positions in the state, and there is fear graduates will be forced to search elsewhere for employment.
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Student hiker creates personal outing gear
With a North Face jacket, Timberland boots, a flashlight, a cell phone and a backpack stuffed with luxuries from home, the hiker is prepared for his journey. But this hiker frustrates lightweight backpacker Rob Marco. |
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Online family health service reaches out to parents in order to help students
University Health Services (UHS) is reaching out to parents and Penn State students through its new Family Health Line, an online service to provide individuals with general health advice.
Legislators, students debate Clinton scandal's aftermath
In an era when whom you've slept with seems to take precedent over what you've done, people might be losing interest in politics due to the everyday soap opera inside the Washington, D.C., beltway, said politicians and students.
Plasma donations pose health risks for students
Although donating plasma is one way to earn extra cash and help save lives, students need to be aware risks may be involved with the procedure.
Commission reviews Penn State zoning codes
The Centre Regional Planning Commission discussed the progress of individual municipalities' adoption of the proposed University Planned District yesterday and raised some key issues brought to the attention of the commission.
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Feature Photo: Hot doggin' it
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Contact problems plague students
Nicknames like "four eyes" may disappear when students switch from eyeglasses to contact lenses, but if the lenses are not cared for properly, infection and other problems could appear in their place.
Coat hooks tested in classrooms
Something is joining the blanket of fliers adorning the walls of classrooms in Willard Building these days.
Herrmann announces retirement
Carol Herrmann, who has been Penn State's senior vice president for administration since 1994, said yesterday she plans to retire from the university at the end of June.
Area woman solicited by false police organization
A woman reported yesterday she had received a telephone call from a woman soliciting donations for the Chief of Police Association, the State College Police Department said.
Police Log
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Sluggers deflate Big Red
When the Penn State baseball team opened Big Ten play against Indiana last weekend, the Nittany Lions faced a team with an impeccable 20-3 record and a seemingly safe seat in the national scene's penthouse. |
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Down and Dirty The appearance of the players after the game told it all. |
Former PSU grad student all business as Nike president
One might think a man in Tom Clarke's position might find a way to shave a few strokes off his handicap.
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Spikers ground Eagles in three The Penn State men's volleyball team roared into Juniata College last night with fire in its eyes. |
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McKinney dedicated to lady golfers
A State College-born athlete seems to always have to work a little harder to prove him or herself to others. Penn State women's golfer Kelly McKinney, however, works hard to prove her ability to herself.
Lady sluggers, Ambelang look to keep zipping through competition vs. Akron
This week was a week of realization for Penn State softball pitcher Tanis Ambelang.
Two wrestlers claim neglect by Lions' staff
For some members of the Nittany Lion wrestling team, Happy Valley has been anything but.
Netmen eager to rebound vs. Dukes
Losers of four straight matches, the Penn State men's tennis team will try to rebound in a rare Wednesday-afternoon match.
Student choice
Collegian Editorial: University shouldn't mandate computers for new students.
Senioritis: A fictitious tale of one student's struggle
My Opinion: Mark Schoneveld
Letters to the Editor
NCAA should allow alternative to SATs; NATO has no right to decide who’s wrong; Bombing not answer to Kosovo crisis; Bombings have caused more harm in Kosovo
URTC debuts modern 'Much Ado' comedy
A classic battle of wits intertwined with a new Mexican style has given one of Shakespeare's classic comedies a modern feel.
Online editors for this issue:
David Edelson
Emily Rehring
