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[ Thursday, April 8, 1999 ]

Sean Seningen

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Groups expect low voter turnout
Though the Undergraduate Student Government elections last Wednesday saw a sizable increase in voter turnout, some are skeptical that turnout will increase for local primary elections May 18.

USG poll finds student opinion on HUB foods
The typical Penn State student wants to go home for Good Friday instead of to class, is pretty satisfied with security and recycling on campus, and definitely wants to know what those student evaluations say about their future professors.

Out and about Photo Gallery: The Penn State Outing Club

USG Elections Court disbands
Post-election wrangling took an unexpected turn yesterday when the Undergraduate Student Government elections court dissolved.

Committee pursues funds for new road
Penn State soon may swap land with a local family to help with construction of a new road that will connect Happy Valley.

Death row survivor speaks out against execution Not everyone that is executed is guilty of a crime.

Group tackles student alcohol problems
Penn State is one of many colleges and universities participating in the National Alcohol Screening Day, which includes a 10-question screening form that analyzes alcohol use and provides one-on-one meetings with counselors.

Council talks of more height limits
Two days after the State College Borough Council passed a building-height restriction for part of downtown, the State College Borough Planning Commission followed suit.

Convict appeals decision
Both post-sentencing motions filed on behalf of State College resident Deitrich R. Brandt were denied Tuesday by Centre County Judge Thomas K. Kistler.

Communications professor named recipient of award
Gene Foreman, professor of communications, was named Penn State's first Foster Professor in Communications effective in July.

Graduate students receive honors for dual roles
This week, graduate students across the nation are being recognized for their contributions to universities through Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week.

USG to get messy with Jell-O fights, tie-dying
Jell-O wrestling spots still are open for Mess Fest '99, which begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Intramural Building.

Comedy Tour hits campus
The Black Comedy Tour featuring Chocolate, Michael Blackson and Rodney Johnson will be performing at 7 p.m. today at The Bryce Jordan Center.

Preliminary hearing

Police Log

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Unzipped The Lions continued to bury the memory of the nightmarish season-opening tournament with a pair of shutout victories over Akron yesterday at Lady Lion Field.

Gymwomen prepared for Regionals
Since 1975, the NCAA Northeast Regional women's gymnastics title could easily have been renamed the Penn State Award.

Phillies to retool with prospects
My opinion: Michael Lello

Netmen break from slump against Duquesne
Three days after losing its fourth straight match, the Penn State men's tennis team rebounded with an impressive shutout victory against Duquesne.

Netmen change things at the top
Throughout its ups and downs, the one constant for the Penn State men's tennis team during the last two seasons has been its No. 1 singles slot, occupied by senior Mike Griesser.

Women's water polo treads in anonymity They are the Penn State women's water polo players. Without fanfare, the club has gotten off to a 7-5 start, with a 5-3 mark in the Collegiate Water Polo Association.

Temple lady laxer fends off barrage against Lady Lions
The final score didn't reflect the impact Temple junior goalkeeper Iris Alvarado had in the Owls' 12-6 loss to the Penn State women's lacrosse team Tuesday at Jeffrey Field.

Salsburg returns to site of former glory
As her dejected players filed from their dugout, Shannon Salsburg whispered an admission.

Logical course
Collegian Editorial: Because of state tobacco lawsuit, individuals should not sue.

NATO involvement in Kosovo violates international law
My Opinion: Martin Austermuhle

Letters to the Editor
Bombings necessary to stop communism; U.S. shouldn't interfere in European civil war; U.S. should 'tone down' attacks in Yugoslavia; Milosevic must be forced out of power

Cajun rhythms to spice up campus
The sexy sounds of the music of New Orleans are making their way to the heart of Penn State this weekend.