Back Issues -- Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000

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[ Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000 ]

GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet

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Spanier requests more funding
In an attempt to rally legislators to boost the university's state funding, Penn State President Graham Spanier traveled to Harrisburg yesterday to testify before the state Senate Appropriations Committee.

USG launches courtesy campaign in HUB-eateries
With a new courtesy campaign approved last week, student representatives hope to ensure there are enough places to eat lunch in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Borough Council deliberates parking plans
While students filled meters downtown last night during Valentine's Day dinner, the State College Borough Council met to discuss increasing options for parking in town.

Adviser receives award for connections with students
In the closet of a warmly decorated office in the Grange Building sits a box. Inside the inconspicuous cardboard container lies the fruit of one woman's career.
Professor given kudos for devotion to students

Reliable car tires crucial for driving safety all year
Yesterday's slippery road conditions are just one of the many reasons drivers should keep their tires in good shape year-round, according to local automotive technicians.

Institute for Study of Adult Literacy receives grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently awarded a $1 million grant to the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy in response to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

Youth arrested in connection with area burglaries
The Pennsylvania State Police in Philipsburg arrested a Philipsburg juvenile in connection with five burglaries between September and October.

Police Log

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Purdue's Douglas tough in defeat
Purdue guard Katie Douglas has picked up where graduated former teammates Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs left off, leading the Boilers attack.

Crispin eyes return soon
Several things could be seen on Joe Crispin's face after the Penn State men's basketball team lost 88-75 to No. 5 Ohio State Saturday.

Walseth earns second Big Ten honor this year
UNIVERSITY PARK -- For the second time this season, Penn State power forward Maren Walseth has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, announced yesterday by the conference. Walseth shares the honor this time with Iowa Point guard Cara Consuegra.

Softball signs top recruit from California
UNIVERSITY PARK -- Joining Penn State coach Robin Petrini's 2000 signing class will be a native of California.

Stephens still getting good words from Dunn
Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn couldn't make it to either Backstreet Boys concert this weekend, but if he didn't have a game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, he might have had front-row seats.

Lions turn things around with weekend win
Amidst frenzied jeering in the close confines of Thomas Fieldhouse, Doc Vecchio took the mat for the second time in one day with a dual meet outcome hanging in limbo.

Lock Haven wrestlers celebrate senior night
It's only 7 p.m., but the students are already piling in. Not just college students, but a galore of kindergartners, grade schoolers, high school students and townsfolk.

Penn State power volleyball club has high hopes for rest of season
The Penn State men and women's intercollegiate power volleyball clubs are off to a good start and they have high hopes for their seasons that lie ahead.

Abboud, Benas lead PSU in Winter Cup Challenge
In an individual competition without the rest of their teammates, Penn State men's gymnasts Matt Abboud and Adam Benas gave strong individual performances.