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Friday, April 16, 1999
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GRAPHIC: Daryl Lang
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Earth Day festivities begin
On Sunday, musical groups, community members, famous speakers and numerous grass-roots organizations will come together on the HUB lawn to celebrate Mother Earth and educate the public on environmental issues for "Living Sustainably," this year's Earth Day festival.
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Local anglers gear up for trout season
Tomorrow will mark the first day of trout season, and local businesses and residents are looking forward to the season, not only for the recreation, but also for the economic benefits it brings to the area. |
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Student groups discuss local environment issues
Members of several environmental and student organizations spoke at a forum last night concerning State College Borough's impact on the environment in an effort to raise awareness for this weekend's Earth Day festivities.
Sale to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister program
Because funding from state and county governments for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program will be eliminated July 1, the program will sponsor its second annual Spring Bargain Fling tomorrow at the Ag Arena.
Greeks get set for Spring Week fun and games
The annual Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council Spring Week will begin at noon tomorrow on the HUB lawn.
Seasonal traffic leads to campus congestion
It's springtime. And along with the green grass and naps on Old Main lawn come the long lines of traffic on campus.
Erroneous e-mail leads to rumors of Internet costs
Along with other Penn State students, Kimberly Oates (junior-broadcast journalism) received an e-mail a few weeks ago about a vote to be taken in Congress regarding charges for accessing the Internet.
AIDS Walk kicks off Spring Week
In an effort to raise money to increase awareness and provide services for local residents affected by HIV and AIDS, the Second Annual Red Ribbon AIDS Walk will kick off Spring Week at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Residents walk aid to multiple sclerosis patients
To benefit the 3,700 regional residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that attacks the central nervous system, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual MS Walk Sunday in State College.
Musical therapy growing popular in Pennsylvania
Music therapy, a form of healing that has been used throughout history, is gaining popularity in Pennsylvania and may be spreading into the Centre Region.
Speaker Deepak Chopra postpones appearance
The appearance of Dr. Deepak Chopra, endocrinologist and best-selling author, has been postponed from its original time at 8 p.m. Monday in Schwab Auditorium until Fall Semester 1999.
Free weekend Loop to prevent pollution
In recognition of Earth Day, the Centre Area Transportation Authority will offer complimentary campus and town Loop bus services today, tomorrow and Sunday.
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Irish spirit to bring music, dance to center
From 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, Sally and Maggie Follen of the Pittsburgh Reelers will be giving lessons in set dancing, a traditional Irish form of folk dance.
Hawaiian luau held Sunday
Poi and pineapple flown directly from the Hawaiian islands will be part of the cultural feast during the first Hawaiian luau at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
Police Log
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Former Lions will wait by phone Saturday
Floyd Wedderburn does not want to believe the hype. At the least, the former Penn State offensive tackle refuses to listen to it.
Limping lady sluggers to face Gophers
After starting 1-5, the Penn State softball team demonstrated resiliency, bouncing back to win 19 of its next 25 games.
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Lady laxers to play for Big Ten title ... sort of The Big Ten women's lacrosse title is on the line tonight at Jeffrey Field when the No. 9 Penn State women's lacrosse team takes on Ohio State. Well, sort of. |
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Spikers favored in EIVA Tourney
On Saturday night, the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association will kick off the opening round of its annual tournament.
Sluggers to face Northwestern
Scott Hamilton raked the infield dirt of Beaver Field Tuesday with a big smile on his face following Penn State's sweep of a doubleheader against Norfolk State.
Laxers to defend title in Friendship Bowl
Last April, the Penn State men's lacrosse team claimed an 11-9 victory against Rutgers in the first annual Friendship Bowl game.
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Netmen win in last home match
As the Penn State men's tennis team and graduating seniors Mike Griesser and Eric Meditz celebrated their victory over Bloomsburg Wednesday night, Meditz jokingly commented on the emotions from his last home match. |
Trackmen to host Nittany Lion Relays
The Penn State men's track and field team will get a chance to avenge its one-point indoor loss to Kent State this week when it hosts the Nittany Lion Relays today and tomorrow.
Trackwomen return home for Lady Lion Relays
The Lady Lions will compete in their first home meet of the outdoor season when they host the Lady Lion Relays this weekend at the Nittany Lion Track.
Ruggers to face OSU to open NCAAs
Penn State's unbeaten men's rugby team will put its No. 3 seeding on the line against host No. 14 seed Ohio State, the No. 14 seed, in the first round of the NCAA National Championships at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Golfers head to Columbus on upswing
After a slow start, things are beginning to look up for the Penn State men's golf team.
Club baseball team to battle Bucknell, again
The Penn State club baseball team (10-8) will face Bucknell at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Beaver Field for a nine-inning game -- the seventh time the squads have done battle this season.
Let freedom ring
Collegian Editorial: Support The Pitt News, ACLU in their fight against Act 199.
Courtesy, learning traffic rules answer to traffic congestion
My Opinion: Julie Fretts
Letters to the Editor
Difficult to distinguish right, wrong in Kosovo; 'Catholic Response' ad full of misconceptions; Get over USG, there’s more important news; Catholic community not responsible for ad
Stars Wars returns!
It's time. Almost.
Time for millions of people across the world to stand in line for hours on end to capture the one thing they want the most -- a ticket stub.
Not just any ticket stub, but one that has the words "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" on it. On May 19, the famous cinema epic will continue its big-screen storytelling.
James' adventures in piercing
Week eleven: the light saber
One-act operas retell history through the eyes of women
Elizabeth Taylor has awed her audiences for years with her elegant looks and acting style, but few are familiar with the love triangle she was caught in while filming "Cleopatra" (1963).
Competition-bound percussionists keep adrenaline flowing
About 30 members of the Penn State Indoor Drumline will be participating in the Winter Guard International Finals in Dayton, Ohio.
Weekend Spotlight
Online editors for this issue:
David Edelson
Tim Swift
Featuring Daryl Lang
as the designer of the Star Wars feature page.
