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Back Issues
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Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Nick Hickley
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Students demand investment disclosure
The movement to persuade Penn State to publicly disclose its $800 million investment portfolio shaped its goals at a meeting in the HUB-Robeson Center last night.
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PennDOT addresses ridge route concerns
Although the Bald Eagle Ridge Protection Association cites several implications from the proposed ridge route of Interstate 99, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is addressing many of the problems, according to a press release. |
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Sporting and nature groups file suit in protest of I-99
The Bald Eagle Ridge Protective Association and five other sporting and environmental groups are fighting back after what they call an attack by U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, R-Pa.
Proposed streetlights to brighten downtown
Eight new streetlights will brighten State College as a result of the Undergraduate Student Government's efforts.
Late Night sponsors national collegiate a capella championship
University of Notre Dame singers prevailed in Saturday's Midwest Regional Division of the National Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, sponsored by Late Night Penn State, with Penn State coming in a close third.
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Speakers discuss status of Puerto Rico
Officially, Puerto Rico is a United States commonwealth with local autonomy, but two speakers last night begged to differ, saying it is a colony and an example of American imperialism. |
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Dead batteries common in winter
The driver turns the key and the dashboard lights flicker. He hears a knocking whomp whomp whomp. Click. Then silence. A dead battery is a situation familiar to many motorists, especially in the wintertime.
Council considers raising fee to create parking
Downtown parking issues took a turn last night at the State College Borough Council meeting.
Hershey's Foods recalls creme eggs
Although most local stores do not yet carry the product, Hershey's Foods Corp. recalled Cadbury's Eggs Variety 18-packs late last month due to a labeling oversight that could cause allergic reactions.
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Be mine
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New Communications scholarship established
Penn State alumni Raymond and Shirley Galant have contributed $250,000 to the university's College of Communications, creating the Raymond and Shirley (Gable) Galant Communications Scholarship.
Undergrads to host potential students during Thon
The Undergraduate Admissions Office is offering metropolitan New York City and New Jersey students who have been offered admission to Penn State the opportunity to visit the University Park campus.
Professor presented award for discovering planets
Alexander Wolszczan, Evan Pugh professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has been awarded the Gold Medal Award by the American Institute of Polish Culture.
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Dishing it out
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Police Log
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Paterno shuffles staff to fill legacy
With his bowl victory becoming nothing more than a memory, Joe Paterno sat in a ballroom in his team's San Antonio hotel and laughed when asked about the vacancy left by the retirement of long-time defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.
Cline-Heard putting free throw in past
For the casual fan, it's easy to blame forward Gyasi Cline-Heard for Penn State's 51-50 loss to Illinois on Sunday.
Lady Icers fall on short side of goals in Erie tournament
They went, they saw and they tried to conquer.
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Bill could end college sports gambling
A new bill passing through Congress could effectively end gambling on all intercollegiate athletic events — at least from a legal standpoint. |
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Beaver Stadium expansion begins to create future dreams
Joe Paterno stood at the podium of the Beaver Stadium media room just days before the Nittany Lions ended their regular season against Michigan State. |
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Bad blood for PSU as Crispin's spill drove Lions to loss
With 30 seconds remaining in Sunday's Penn State-Illinois men's basketball game, the Nittany Lions turned a golden opportunity into a bloody mess — confusion about an oft-overlooked but still valid rule about timeouts and open wounds on the floor. |
Penn State splits 'wild west' showdown against Delaware
No. 1 Penn State and No. 8 Delaware squared off this weekend like a scene from the days of the Wild West, as they split the two-game series.
Dunn: Big Ten hoops 'toughest in the country'
Jerry Dunn is tired of it. He's tired of hearing the media's questions. Tired of hearing the naysayers, skeptics and prognosticators doubt the mettle of the Big Ten.
Wrestling assistant McCoy wins in World Cup
Usually, graduated Penn State wrestlers who want to stay in the sport opt for the sidelines as a coach.
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Collegian Editorial
Students deserve to know destination of their money
Clinton's legacy leaves impact
My Opinion: Chris Koons
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Leslie Craze
