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Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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USG asks university to divulge portfolio
The movement to have Penn State reveal the company names it invests in and to invest in companies that are socially responsible is gaining momentum.
Apathy day to encourage participation
Ways to encourage freshmen involvement in campus organizations and combating student apathy dominated a discussion between faculty and students yesterday.
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License laws target teenage drivers
Turning 16 years old used to signify the freedom to take the wheel alone. However, this has changed for most teenagers since 25 states adopted new licensing legislation directed at teenage drivers. |
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Students use local agencies for making spring break plans
Before spring breakers can enjoy the sun and surf, they must first deal with travel agents and airplane tickets. |
Professor to be honored with innovative teaching award
Steven Herb will be forced to break his New Year's resolution this afternoon. "There is no end to what you can accomplish, as long as you don't get credit for it," Herb said, quoting David McCullough, author of the Pulitzer prize-winning biography, Truman.
PSU compost system cleans land
A compost system developed at Penn State is making land once infertile from pollution able to support new plants.
Grants fund open space across state
Environmental funding from the state will push a local conservatory toward opening public forest land for the College Township area.
New organization plans to benefit state parks
In the midst of a state environmental initiative, a group of Pennsylvania residents became "friends" and 2000 became the year of the state park. Named Friends of Pennsylvania's Parks and Forests, the newly formed organization is a statewide nonprofit foundation whose goal is to benefit state parks and forests.
Cameras turn fish tanks into learning lab
By next fall, visits to the HUB-Robeson Center fish tanks will be a new experience for some students.
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Penn State sees research growth
With a new vice president for research and a 5 percent increase in research expenditures throughout last year, Penn State hopes to maintain a strong research tradition. |
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HUB hosts two nationally acclaimed poets tonight
There is life on Thursday nights beyond "Must See TV." At 7:30 p.m. today in the HUB Auditorium, nationally acclaimed poets David Hassler and Maggie Anderson will read selections from their work.
E-Business Research Center appoints top executive
The recently founded E-Business Research Center at Penn State has appointed Nirmal Pal, a top executive at IBM, to serve as its executive director.
Police Log
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Lions left in red against Indiana
Penn State guard Joe Crispin admitted his performance was "horrible" in the Nittany Lions' 80-72 victory against Minnesota a week ago. He had 17 points in that game. If that effort was horrible, what would a 14-point game be considered?
Paterno's class of 29 ranks among top 10
In a field goal attempt, Nov. 18, 1995, Penn State wide receiver Joe Nastasi received the snap, and was about to place the ball in position for place kicker Brett Conway's boot through the uprights. But instead of placing the laces out, Nastasi sprung to his feet and blazed into the endzone, securing a huge Nittany Lion victory.
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Lady Lions frontcourt earns stellar marks
Midway through the season, the Penn State women's basketball team has achieved dean's list status. According to the numbers, that is. |
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Weekends serving as Eizenman's palet to show talents
For the most part, Friday and Saturday nights are a time for Penn State men's ice hockey forward Alon Eizenman to display his nifty talents and dazzling skills. |
Seniors Wick, Scally helping Icers to successful campaign Senior leadership is something that can never be overrated on a young team. Last weekend, seniors Ryan Wick and Mark Scally stepped up their level of play, leading the No. 2 Penn State men's ice hockey team to two wins against the nation's elite — No. 3 Michigan-Dearborn and No. 1 Eastern Michigan.
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Former manager proves to be 'much more'
A smile came across Omar Bhutta's face. The junior foil was pondering his mindset of three years ago, when he was still a senior at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. |
Icers continue hot streak
With only six games remaining in the regular season, the Penn State men's ice hockey team is in excellent position to claim one of the top spots for the postseason.
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Collegian Editorial
Media spotlight shines on unimportant issues
Disease happened for a reason
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Leslie Craze
