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[ Thursday, April 15, 1999 ]

ILLUSTRATIONS and GRAPHIC: Ben Long and Sean Seningen

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University group responds to wastewater abundance
The University Area Joint Authority yesterday presented a method for addressing the overabundance of wastewater in the region -- the Beneficial Reuse Project.

Dorm rooms offered for commencement
With Spring Semester commencement ceremonies around the corner, hotels and motels in Centre County are completely booked from May 14 to 16. However, family and friends of graduating seniors still searching for accommodations can reserve dorm rooms for the weekend.

Professor urges more Asian-American study The growing field of Asian-American studies was the focus of an address given last night by Stanley Sue, professor of psychology and chair of Asian-American studies at the University of California at Davis.

Pediatrician attacks Iraq embargo policies
Dr. John Wray argued the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq by the United States and the United Nations have prevented the countries' doctors from receiving necessary supplies to stop the spread of disease and combat malnutrition and starvation.

Local businesses prepare for summer season
Summer is almost here and many local businesses are prepared for the decrease in student population and increase in warmer weather.

Working women
As women's roles continue to change, advances in the business world are offering more opportunities for students who plan to own a small business in the future.

Survey: Stores selling tobacco to minors
Of eight random Centre County convenience stores surveyed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, three failed to comply with the Synar Amendment, a federal law that requires states to prevent the sale and distribution of tobacco products to people under age 18.

Feature Photo: Up to par

Improvements at PSU shown at Quality Expo
More than 40 exhibits highlighting improvements at Penn State throughout the year will be on display at the Quality Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom.

Environmental forum tries increasing local awareness
The Keg Party is sponsoring an environmental awareness forum tonight, designed to help raise interest prior in this weekend's Earth Day festival.

Preliminary hearings

Police Log

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CHAMPS rally educates student-athletes
In order to educate future student-athletes on the virtues of personal success, Penn State will hold the "CHAMPS for Life" Rally from 10:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow in The Bryce Jordan Center.

Offenses capitalize on pitching woes at Beaver Field Pitchers have nightmares about it.

Top players displayed on bench
My opinion: Michael Lello

Team player
In her four years as a Penn State gymnast, senior tri-captain Janae Whittaker has taken on several diverse roles, especially during the current season.

Paterno speaks to high schoolers about foreign language training
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno took a break from the blood, sweat and turmoil of spring practice yesterday morning to speak to a several hundred eager high school students in the HUB Ballroom about the benefits of learning a foreign language.

All in the family Like father, like son. Or in this case, like father, like son and then like daughter.

Lady golfer Richardson living large
Coming from a small town with a population of about 8,000 where the town's main event is the Balloon Rally, one might be intimidated by the 40,000-member student body at Penn State.

Join your community
Collegian Editorial: Students should make every attempt to vote in May primary.

Students know more than can be measured on multiple choice tests
My Opinion: John C. Manigaulte

Letters to the Editor
NPHC Greek Week coverage insufficient; Fraternity shouldn’t be blamed for rape; Sexual assault myths perpetuated in letter; New USG heads should step down

Cartoons the children of the '80s grew up with
The cartoons we grew up with were not only intended to keep us out of our parents' hair for awhile -- most had either subliminal or overt moral messages meant to mold us into adults with a specific set of ideals.

Laugh at cartoons, not with them
Some people wonder why 20-year-olds still love to watch old cartoons. The answer is quite simple -- it's a blast.