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Friday, Feb. 11, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Nikki Velisaris
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Students search for the perfect Valentine's gifts
With Valentine's Day only three days away, some students might find themselves desperately searching for gift ideas for that special someone. |
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Universities ban Napster to protect computer speed
MP3s, the compressed music files available on the Internet, are now just a little harder to access for students in at least 21 universities.
Initiative plans to standardize technologies, end MP3 piracy
A secure format for MP3s would be music to the recording industry's ear. That's what the Secure Digital Music Initiative has been working to ensure since 1998.
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Program to link diverse students
With her large brown eyes dancing, Claudia Papuc dreams of having a car on campus. "I'd love to travel more," she said with an animated smile. |
Habitat for Humanity looks for spring break attendees
Habitat for Humanity International's Collegiate Challenge is planning an alternative spring break trip during which students will build homes for under-privileged communities during the week.
Recovering sick people still subject to infections
Though students might take more precautions to stay healthy once they recover from an illness, health officials advise they also should take some added precautions while they are still feeling under the weather.
Tommy Hilfiger hosts open casting call for models
Designer Tommy Hilfiger will have an open casting call for models from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Kaufmann's Department Store located at the Nittany Mall, East College Avenue.
Professor to show work in AIDS prevention strategies
Researchers and health care workers need to reevalutate AIDS prevention strategies, according to a Penn State professor's work with the Joint United Nations' Programme on HIV/AIDS.
International Fair offers chance to see other cultures
Sixteen international student associations are combining their efforts to present a smorgasboard of culture at the International Fair.
Police Log
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Penn State looking for upset
Wednesday night, Steve Alford and his Iowa Hawkeyes walked into Value City Arena with one goal in mind — beat Ohio State for the second time in two years. |
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Ohio State, Wisconsin round off weekend for PSU
In the futuristic film Tron, virtuoso Alan Bradley (Tron) is forced to play gladiator games inside a computer. |
Boilermakers coach finding first season success
When Purdue hired Kristy Curry on April 2, 1999, she had one of the toughest acts to follow since Steve Young took over Joe Montana's role as starting quarterback in San Francisco.
Working together a way of life for Purdue's coaching tandem
When Kristy Sims met Kelly Curry in March 1995 at a Texas basketball tournament, she found much more than a fellow hoops junkie.
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Lady Icers looking to bounce back
It's a new and different week, but the goals are the same. Coming off two weekend losses and a tie at the Erie Women's Valentine's Tournament, the Penn State women's ice hockey team is looking to capture a win this weekend. |
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Penn State hits the road for weekend contests at Ohio U
It's a catfight of sorts, but this time, the stakes are high. The No. 1 Penn State men's ice hockey team will battle No. 3 Ohio tonight and tomorrow at Ossian C. Bird Arena in Athens, Ohio, in a two-game series of great significance for the two teams.
PSU to have first match in two weeks
By the time it hits the springboard tomorrow, the No. 9 Penn State women's gymnastics team will have finished two full weeks of rest. It will be the team's first taste of competition since two Saturdays ago, when it faced Massachusetts and Florida.
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Championships draw near for men's swimming team
The Penn State men's swimming and diving team has finally finished the regular season and seems grateful for the two-week break it will get before heading into the Big Ten Championships. |
PSU set to play three weekend matches
Good teams win their home matches. Great teams sweep their home series. The Penn State men's volleyball team will have numerous chances to show its talent this weekend as it has three matches against conference opponents tonight, tomorrow and Sunday.
Athletes' auction generates $2300 for charity event
So how much does a dinner date at The Tavern with Joe and Jon Crispin go for these days?
Nittany Lions to face USC in Kickoff Classic
Penn State will play Southern California in Kickoff Classic at Giants Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 2:30 p.m., Penn State athletic director Tim Curley announced yesterday.
Alderman named Big Ten Diver of the Week
Penn State men's diver Chris Alderman was named Big Ten Diver of the Week Wednesday for his efforts at last weekend's meets.
Men's gymnastics sends two to Winter Cup
The Penn State men's gymnastics team will be sending two athletes to compete in the Winter Cup in Las Vegas.
Ice Lions play host to Mountaineers
The Penn State Div. II men's ice hockey team will try to continue its Spring Semester success with a home game tomorrow against West Virginia.
Pro football, fans recall Thomas as role model
My Opinion: Don Stewart
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Collegian Editorial
Death penalty errors deserve investigation
Advertising campaign entitled to spread message
My Opinion: Matt Wunsche
Letters to the editor
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Students promote all-night party
Armed with lights, TV screens and some booming bass, a group of student promoters and DJs are throwing an all-night party called Emerge and it's destined to be unlike anything State College has ever seen. |
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BackstreetBoys back for second leg of tour
The strength of Bryce Jordan Center's 3,100 tons of steel will be tested this weekend as more than 30,000 crazed fanatics pour into the arena for the concert this weekend.
Date disaster survivors reveal traumatic tales
When it comes to crazy dates, Valerie Nuhfer seemed to pick them like flowers from a super-discount florist. For a while, they appeared at practically a dime a dozen.
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Anti-Valentine's Day campaign flourishes
You see them everywhere you go: in the dorm windows on your way to class, pouring out of mailboxes in the commons, down the aisles at every store. |
Guycons become Valentine craze
Valentine's Day: a time for men and women to express their true love to that special someone. Knowing how difficult this is, a Seattle-based company offers a variety of guys to help ... Guycons that is.
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Sister Ignitus, English focused on in No Refund Theatre's plays
Want something explained? Ask Sister Mary Ignatius this weekend at the Forum. |
Nittany Valley Symphony to race with time
Time is one element of nature that will never change. The members of the Nittany Valley Symphony would beg to differ because this "fact" does not hold true in the music world.
Candy Flip finds sweet taste of success
With a sound that morphs easily between rap-metal and funky pop-rock, an ongoing courtship with the greek system and a live act that commands good times and lots of dancing, Candy Flip is a name that is spreading quickly among students.
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Family bonding, originals help folky Babblefish become part of Phyrst's family
What the heck is a Babblefish? Confused State College folks have probably been wondering this since the name began appearing as the entertainment Tuesday nights at Phyrst Inc., 111 1/2 E. Beaver Ave. |
Alumnus showcases pottery
The very first thing seen to the left of the walkway to the Robeson Gallery through the window are tall pots with lids and a large circular piece in the center.
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Backwards columnist gets new view on life
My Opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
Capsule Reviews
Rental Review
Game Review
Rental Review
Weekend Spotlight
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Tracy Wilson
