Back Issues -- Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000

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[ Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000 ]

GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski

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Consumer spending on the rise
The Federal Reserve Board reported peak consumer spending levels in December and early January, bolstering the economy nationally and locally.

Government, networks to review programs
Viewers might soon encounter more "just say no" messages on TV since the recent announcement of a government-sponsored agreement.

Inventions to push agricultural development
Penn State officials announced Friday the establishment of the university's newest corporate partnership, which is expected to produce numerous products for the meat animal and dairy industries.

Fundraising campaign continues toward goal
Shortly after reaching its third birthday, Penn State's Grand Destiny Campaign, a 7-year fund-raising effort, is well on its way to meeting its goal of $1 billion in private support.

USG lobbies against tuition raise
Just like the U.S. Postal Service, neither snow nor sleet could stop the Undergraduate Student Government lobbying trip from traveling to Harrisburg Tuesday to fight against tuition increases.

Penn State Harrisburg opens high tech library
After about 16 months of construction, the most technologically advanced library in central Pennsylvania opened its doors to the campus and the community at Penn State Harrisburg this semester.

Health Works adds flair, creativity to sex
When Health Works says "let's talk about sex" to groups of college students, they don't just want to address safety.

Ridge gains support from health groups
Gov. Tom Ridge received accolades yesterday from Pennsylvania's three largest volunteer health organizations for his commitment to invest the entire first installment of the tobacco settlement in public health initiatives.

On-duty police officer deaths down
State Police Tpr. Matthew Bond was sitting in the passenger seat of a patrol vehicle Jan. 14 along Interstate 90 in Erie County when he lost his life.

Borough Council considers two-story parking expansion for McAllister
Drivers searching for more parking might find a few extra spots in the future. The State College Borough Council took its first step to begin a possible two-story expansion on the McAllister Street Parking Deck last week, council President Janet Knauer said.

Light in the dark

Board of Trustees chooses eight alumni for award
A motivational nugget for all those struggling through graduation requirements: Penn State alumni have been known to achieve great success.

Preliminary hearings

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Post defense buries Gophers
These past two days, the Minnesota men's basketball team has had its share of nuisances, the least of which was its 80-72 loss to Penn State at The Bryce Jordan Center last night.

Michigan, PSU leaders in Big Ten gymnastics
The Big Ten has a reptuation of being a tough conference to compete in, no matter what the sport. This year is no exception in men's gymnastics.

Stephens overcomes cousin's death to lead Lions to victory
Jarrett Stephens knew what his cousin would have wanted. Question lingered as to whether or not the Penn State men's basketball forward would play after the death of his cousin a week earlier in a car accident.

Rychart climbs obstacles to reach hoop dreams
Dusty Rychart believes — always has, always will. He is a basketball player who hears the criticism, knows the odds and understands the adversity he must overcome to rise to the top.

Lions learn importance of chairty-stripe points
When Joe Crispin steps to the line, he can feel it. Call it composure, call it confidence or call it cockiness — but the Penn State point guard knows easy points when he sees them.

Witkowsky leaves seat on pine for playing time
It is not every game when Scott Witkowsky grabs a rebound and puts it home for an easy bucket. Yet alone, have The Bryce Jordan Center fans go crazy when he does it.

After loss to Spartans, Lions try to avoid Michigan sweep
The last two times the Penn State women's basketball team lost, it responded with a 39-point win and a 14-point win. Tonight, it will see if it can do the same against Michigan.

Double team