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[ Thursday, April 22, 1999 ]


GRAPHIC: Chris McNelis

News
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Men and women march
against violence

As evening fell last night, a different kind of light filled the streets of the borough and campus -- the flickering candles of those who rallied to "Take Back the Night."

Troopers take stand in Lang trial
The prosecution in the murder trial of Ferguson Township resident Richard H. Lang continued to present evidence yesterday, including photographs of Lang's residence and a videotape of the crime scene.

Government cracks down on college loan defaulters
Because of Internet technology, defaulting on college loans may be a thing of the past.

Spielvogel delivers farewell address
In a heartfelt lecture in which he recalled his prestigious career and shared personal insights, Jackson J. Spielvogel, associate professor of history, said goodbye to faculty, friends, students and 30 years of teaching at Penn State.

Mass of bikers ride for equal space
Bicyclists lapped Beaver and College avenues yesterday afternoon in an effort to promote bike awareness and to celebrate Earth Week.

MBNA gives $10 million to university
Penn State President Graham Spanier announced yesterday MBNA America will donate $10 million to the university for programs designed to help students and alumni.

Team debates domestic partner benefits
Sparked by Penn State President Graham Spanier's decision to deny domestic partner benefits in January, students engaged in a public discussion about the issue for the first time.

Penn State daughters head to work
Daughters of Penn State employees will learn they "can be anything they want to be" today in keeping with the theme of this year's Take Our Daughters to Work Day.

Program offers stress management tips
Students attending a stress-related issues seminar last night voiced their concerns about anxiety brought on by finals week.

Greeks offer bus tour
The largest greek community in the nation will welcome faculty and staff at 6 p.m. today as a bus tour departs from the HUB and heads for Penn State's historic fraternity district.

Mountain climber to speak
Himalayan mountain climber Jamling Norgay is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. today in 101 Thomas.

Guests to see parking changes
Guests for Penn State's new fund-raising event, titled "A Grand Destiny: The Penn State Campaign," will see changes in parking availability and new traffic patterns on Shortlidge Road.

Police Log

Sports
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It's all been Dunn
Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn candidly confronts the issues facing his basketball program.
Philadelphia Freedom
The Penn State women's track team has sent 25 athletes to compete against the best in the nation in the 105th annual Penn Relays this weekend in Philadelphia.

  • Unknown runner looks to bolster his recognition


    Lady laxers come from behind vs. Tarheels
    The Penn State women's lacrosse team had a nice bus trip to Baltimore, but the ride back turned out to be even nicer.

    Depth to help gymwomen at NCAAs
    Starting at 1 p.m. MDT today in Salt Lake City, 12 women's gymnastics teams will begin competition in the NCAA Championships.

    Small towns showcase true baseball
    My opinion: Michael Lello

    Harper's bizarre
    Coming into Tuesday's doubleheader with Duquesne, Penn State outfielder Brian Harper was hardly considered a force with a baseball bat in his hands.

    Lady Sluggers collide with Bucknell
    With a trip to traditional punching bag Bucknell scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Penn State softball players spoke of the 16-21 Bison diplomatically.

    Laxer Mayerhofer fills role with greater goal
    Despite his stellar statistics, Mayerhofer has taken a backseat on the front line of the Lions. His style of play doesn't put him in the limelight very often.

    Select Penn State teams fly in style
    Whenever the smaller-revenue Penn State athletic teams need to travel to another region for a game, they usually wheel out the big blue school bus with "Pennsylvania State University" written on the side in white letters.

    Opinions

    Safety first
    Collegian Editorial: HUB should be closed if student safety is compromised.

    Fill in State College Mad Lib to realize different perspectives
    My Opinion: Martin Austermuhle

    Letters to the Editor
    Conduct code missing essential components; Voting proves students don’t care about USG; USG should put differences aside

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    David Edelsonbio
    Brooke Samplebio




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