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[ Thursday, April 29, 1999 ]


GRAPHIC: Kara Heermansbio

News
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Police ask Willard Preacher to relocate
Digressing from his usual sermons, Gary Cattell, the Willard Preacher, delivered a message about the civil liberties of free speech after Penn State Police Services asked him to move from his regular spot in front of Willard Building yesterday.

In the house
Off-campus living is popular at universities.

  • Council: restrictions won't hurt students
  • Other colleges find creative ways to house

    Feature Photo:
    Helping those less fortunate


    USG cabinet chosen for next year
    Despite five grueling hours of nominee interviews Tuesday night, the Undergraduate Student Government will head into the summer six members short of a full cabinet.

    Town construction set
    Several construction projects on campus and in the borough may cause detours for travelers and relocations of special events this summer.

    Grant awarded for garden
    State College Borough has been awarded a $10,000 grant to help to build a flower garden at the intersection of College Avenue and University Drive.

    Changes in DUS mark 25th anniversary
    The last 25 years have seen the advent of the computer, the compact disc, e-mail and the Division of Undergraduate Studies program at Penn State University.

    HUB extends its hours for finals week
    From Monday through Thursday of finals week, the HUB will provide food service until midnight in the main food court, said Dave Gingher, assistant director of Food Services.

    Army change held tonight
    The Penn State Army ROTC will hold its annual change of command ceremony at 7 p.m. today at Jeffrey Field.

    STD program revealed to community
    Students enrolled in Comm 497I (Communications and Community) held a press conference Tuesday, an event signaling the end of the year-long, six-credit course.

    African-American women celebrated
    From 6:30 to 9 tonight in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, her students will present their final project, titled "A Legacy of Struggle and Triumph," to all who wish to come and see what they have learned from their studies, and, more importantly, from each other.

    Preliminary hearings


    Police Log

    Sports
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    The grander destiny
    The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association serves up its version of the Final Four tonight, when Rutgers-Newark takes on New Jersey Tech and Penn State battles arch rival Juniata in Rec Hall.

    Sandusky, Johnson adjusting to new relationships with fathers
    For Penn State football players Jon Sandusky and Larry Johnson, college thus far has not been about acclimating to life away from family.

    Netmen invade Big Ten Championships
    The Penn State men's tennis team found itself on the losing end in nine of 10 Big Ten matches this season. But none of that counts anymore.

    Lady sluggers split vs. OSU
    Kelly Kovach had reason to worry.

    Gymwomen trio bids adieu
    On April 24, 1999, an era in Penn State athletic history officially came to an end.


    Penn State athletes compete in bigger race for greater glory
    My Opinion: Matt Wong

    Put me in coach ...
    Even though she's transferring next year, and even though she's not on this year's Penn State women's golf traveling team, Jody Bowersmith has had some of her best times in school.

    Extra year may help golfer Elsea
    Although she is from Columbus, Ohio, Jen Elsea of the Penn State women's golf team is anything but a homer.

    Griesser excels after finding tennis for himself
    Considering Mike Griesser's father played tennis in college and now teaches the sport, it isn't difficult to imagine the 8-year-old version of the No. 1 singles player for the Penn State men's tennis team.

    Opinions

    Pitt's example?
    Collegian Editorial: Students should strongly protest for same-sex partner benefits.

    Life's important lessons learned through extra-curricular activities
    My Opinion: Patricia K. Cole

    Everyone, everything responsible for proper guidance of children
    My Opinion: John C. Manigaulte

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    John Giblinbio
    Kathryn Graham
    Tim Swiftbio




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