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Back Issues
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Monday, Feb. 14, 2000
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GRAPHIC:Jason Foulke
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Memorabilia returns to post office walls
Photographs, posters and other memorabilia will be back on the walls of the University Park Post Office as early as today, following Friday's meeting between postal officials and student representatives.
Department promotes black study
Throughout history and even this century, influential Caucasian men have declared that Africa had no history until the arrival of Europeans, said Tom Hale, former interim coordinator of the Black Studies Program at Penn State.
UHS changes practice of giving excuse slips
Getting excused from class may no longer be as easy as just calling in sick. Last week, University Health Services started to require ailing students to be assessed in person by a nurse or clinician before getting an excuse slip, said Kathy Petroff, UHS nurse manager.
Hillel leads voter registration drive
In the midst of the presidential election year, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life is leading an on-campus voter registration drive this week with a goal to register as many students as possible.
Pennsylvanians fall for deceptive want ads
People who browse through want ads in hope of finding promising employment opportunities should do so with caution, officials say.
Hoax claims legislation will mandate e-mail postal fees
A widespread hoax claiming the introduction of legislation that would allow federal fees for long distance e-mails has been circulating since last May.
Math professor gets undergraduate teaching award
Nigel Higson, professor of mathematics, received this year's C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching, highest honor for undergraduate teaching at the Eberly College of Science.
Penn State Forum to host management professor
Michael D. Olsen, professor of strategic management at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and director of research for the International Hotel and Restaurant Association, will be the guest speaker for the Penn State Forum at noon Thursday in the Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom.
Best-selling author McMillan to speak at Eisenhower
Best-selling novelist Terry McMillan, author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, will speak at 8 p.m. Feb. 29 in Eisenhower Auditorium, as a part of the Distinguished Speakers Series.
Leadership center to host seventh annual conference
Penn State's AT&T Center for Service Leadership will have its seventh annual statewide Service Leadership Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
Police Log
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PSU reigns over Purdue in Big Ten showdown
In a clash between two Big Ten powerhouses, the Penn State women's basketball team showed Purdue that it is their year to call the shots in the Big Ten yesterday. |
Ohio State capitalizes on big second half run to secure win
Jarrett Stephens wasn't totally sure when the Penn State men's basketball team actually lost the game.
Three field hockey players join National Team
UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State field hockey team made a contribution to the 2000 U.S. Under-21 Team, as three players were selected to compete on the squad.
Men's tennis defeats Virginia Tech on road
In a 4-3 decision at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center at Virginia Tech, Jan Bortner's Penn State men's tennis team downed Virginia Tech Saturday.
Boxing team continues to pummel opponents
This weekend, Penn State waged battle against Navy and came away with three decisions and one shortcoming.
No. 3 Ohio takes two from Icers
In one of the most important two-game series in recent weeks, the No. 1 Penn State men's ice hockey team failed to perform.
Walseth earns redemption, leads Lions past Purdue
Maren Walseth had waited nearly a year for redemption. During that year, the Penn State forward was waiting for her chance to right the wrong she believed she had inflicted upon her team.
Buckeyes, referees leave Lions scratching their heads
Penn State guard Joe Crispin looked more like a boxer than a basketball player after his team's 88-75 loss to No. 5 Ohio State. He came out of the locker room with stitches in his left eyebrow and a badly bruised left eye, rubbing the back of his head.
Men's lacrosse hosts scrimmages to prepare for brand new season
Although there are still two weeks before the Penn State men's lacrosse team's season begins, the No. 13 Nittany Lions found out a little about their team Saturday when they hosted two scrimmages.
Lady Lions hold off UMass
Winning wasn't everything Saturday in Boyden Gymnasium in Amherst, Mass. The No. 9 Penn State women's gymnastics team held off Massachusetts by a final of 194.875-193.1, but the Minutewomen (4-5) may have had more highlights than the Lady Lions (4-1).
Lady Icers cruise to second straight win against Chatham
With seven seconds remaining in Saturday's game, the Penn State women's ice hockey team gave up a goal to Chatham.
Lady Icers' Lavelle excels in golf, ice hockey
Most students don't know how it feels to have fans while in college. To find out, one could ask LaVar Arrington.
Ice Lions capture win over WVU
The Penn State Div. II men's ice hockey team rolled to an 8-2 victory Saturday night against West Virginia.
Lions make statement to EIVA by dominating in three-match weekend
After a lackluster performance last weekend and a grueling week of intense practice, the Penn State men's volleyball was out to prove it is for real.
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Women's tennis sweeps West Virginia at home
Just three contests into the young season, and the Penn State women's tennis team has already matched its total win count from last season's campaign. |
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Collegian Editorial
Illness victims need medicinal marijuana
Do not substitute Valentine's Day for acts of romance
My Opinion: Hal Cohen
Letters to the editor
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Boy band wins hearts
The building was dark — dimly lit only by a few thousand blue and green glow sticks clutched tightly in the hands of anxious little girls. |
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Young crowd creates Backstreet ambience
They came from far and near. Out of the freezing cold, they flooded the entrances of The Bryce Jordan Center, signs and roses in hand. They came ready to scream until their lungs couldn't take it anymore. They came, hoping for a wink, or perhaps a touch. They came for the Backstreet Boys. |
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Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Sarah Cassi (sec168@psu.edu)
