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Back Issues
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Friday, Feb. 18, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Ben Long
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Underage drinkers target of Conti bill
Prosecuting underage drinkers in Pennsylvania will be a little easier if Gov. Tom Ridge signs the legislation unanimously passed Monday in the state House of Representatives.
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Countdown begins for Thon 2000
The clock counting down to the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon 2000 has been ticking all year and the final bell is about to toll. |
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Despite cancer relapse, family's life goes on
Baseball, the Backstreet Boys, the Philadelphia Phillies, these are the interests of a 10-year-old boy — a 10-year-old boy who is carrying a weight on his shoulders that most people cannot even imagine. |
As applicant numbers reach record high, enrollment cap remains the same
Penn State is engaged in a juggling act, trying to balance the record number of applicants who wish to be students at the university with the enrollment constraints in place at each campus.
Township meeting focuses on traffic issues
The College Township Council meeting focused on traffic and transportation issues once again last night. The council first heard from Centre Area Transportation Authority citizen representative Joe Davidson.
World Campus widens learning
In December, Penn State graduated the first class of the World Campus. The program offers courses and programs on the Web making learning opportunities available to a larger portion of the population.
CCSG might make professors give SRTEs
Receiving student feedback could become mandatory for Penn State professors if a new piece of Council of Commonwealth Student Governments legislation is enacted.
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Panera Bread opens doors
After months of preparation, Panera Bread makes its State College debut today on the corner of Beaver Avenue and Allen Street, and some students are glad to see the restaurant finally open. |
AIDS Centre County project offers Glitz Party for benefit
As Penn State gears up for the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon this weekend, one community service organization not involved is planning a benefit tomorrow night as a community alternative.
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Fake signs misdirect students
Last week students heading to their early morning classes encountered an array of fake signs announcing classroom changes, proving that things are not always what they seem. |
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IFC votes against wristbands
The Interfraternity Council voted not to replace the hand stamps they issue to students over 21 with wristbands at a meeting Monday.
Local Red Cross might help tornado victims in Georgia
Volunteers across the country are helping residents of Camilla, Ga., pick up the pieces from at least two tornadoes that ripped through the town and killed as many as 19 residents.
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Seeing Spots
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Calls soliciting donations not legitimate, police say
An unknown organization is calling local residents and soliciting donations on behalf the State College Police Department, according to a press release from the department.
New Research Park building construction set for April
The groundbreaking of a new multi-tenant building is slated for April at 103 Innovation Blvd. in Penn State's Research Park, according to a Penn State press release.
Live bands, African cuisine highlight 'Touch of Africa'
Live bands and African cuisine will highlight the "Touch of Africa" dinner dance at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
Turner to speak on millenium challenges for blacks
As well as celebrating the past during Black History Month, Penn State is looking toward the future.
Lawsuit concerning election violations begins Tuesday
Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler will preside over a hearing concerning a suit filed by the Libertarian Party of Centre County against the Centre County Board of Elections at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Police Log
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Lady Lions too much for Hoosiers
Rene Portland had been concerned about her team's focus as they entered the final four games of the regular season.
Icers have chance to end three-game skid
After a slight derailment in its last three games, the No. 2 Penn State men's ice hockey team is looking to get back on track this weekend.
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PSU heads to Ann Arbor with tournament hopes
The theory went something like this: Six games left — five of those six contests have to end in victory with the margin of error for the Penn State men's basketball team one game. |
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Michigan match marks end of the road for Penn State seniors
When Frenchman Étienne Brulé and his band of canucks attempted to conquer Michigan territory back in 1622, they had no idea their endeavors would result in an attempted sequel 378 years later. |
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O'Neill to represent Penn State in Junior Olympics Fencing Tournament
Austin O'Neill has reached a bittersweet crossroads in her fencing career. On one hand, she has made a successful switch to sabre, and in just her second season of fencing at Penn State, the sophomore is making a major impact on the team with a 34-5 record in dual meets.
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Freshman Crispin 'psyched' to return against Michigan
After having trouble navigating his way through the maze that is The Bryce Jordan Center Wednesday, walk-on Ken Krimmel had brought in souvenir game programs with him on the cover for family and friends, and laid them out on the podium like a poker hand. |
Lady Icers close to perfection
Every team has goals. Whether it achieves these goals depends upon the team's determination to reach them.
Lions return after bye-week to face Illinois
For the first time in two weeks, the Penn State men's gymnastics team will be soaring and tumbling in competiton.
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Penn State takes 'greatest show on earth' cross campus
"In the name, of Thon . . ." the Penn State women's gymnastics team will tumble across campus to put on a big show this weekend. |
PSU track travels to Cornell for Robert Kane Invitational
The Penn State men's indoor track team has one more tune-up before the Big Ten Championships. At 10 a.m. tomorrow, the Nittany Lions travel to Cornell, site of the Robert Kane Invitational.
Ice Lions face 'huge game' at home
Tomorrow night, the Penn State Div. II men's ice hockey team will end its regular season at home against Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).
Icers enter tournament as No. 2 seed
The Penn State men's ice hockey team received a breath of fresh air this week. Despite dropping their last three games, the Icers will enter the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Tournament as the No. 2 seed.
PSU women's softball open regular season
When you want to be considered one of the best, you have to prove it. That is exactly what Robin Petrini has set out to do this season.
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Three's a crowd
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PSU in NCAA Tournament? Stranger things happen
My Opinion: Don Stewart
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Collegian Editorial
Canadian initiative confronts smoking
Arguments against absolutes avoid confronting the truth
My Opinion: Imtiaz Chaudhry
Letters to the editor
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Local resident makes use of recent storms
Larry Hammer has been building things since he was little. Every winter brought new snow and new challenges for Hammer — making new snow tunnels, ice sculptures, even snowmen — until his fingers froze. |
Country music queen returns to Penn State
One of the most beloved women in country music returns for her third performance at Penn State when Reba McEntire appears 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
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School of Theatre takes on Hamlet
The human mind is a very fragile thing; the capacity for a personality to split is frighteningly easy. In a performance of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, put on by the School of Theatre, Hamlet's personality is split between two actors. |
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Saint's Cafe drums up business
Whether you're in the mood to read, converse with a friend, have a cup of coffee or listen to music, Saint's Café, 123 W. Beaver Ave., is the right place. |
Gov't Mule keeps it gritty on new release
"Bad Little Doggie" has a definite Allman Brothers sound. The song hinges on some driving guitar, but Haynes' vocals are just as raw and awesome as those of the Allmans' Dickey Betts.
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Anime fans form organization
Nowadays it is nearly impossible to turn on the TV, go to a fast food restaurant or read a magazine without hearing something about Pokémon. Well, it doesn't stop there. In what has garnered a tremendous cult following, anime is making its way to State College. |
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Poetry review
In his fifth collection of poems, Tim Seibles' irreverent and humorous allusions to slices of American popular culture serve as a more comfortable, user-friendly vehicle to drive at some rather uncomfortable topics.
Juried exhibition features local art
Whoever said hard work pays off only knows half of the saying's meaning. Last Friday marked the awarding of prizes for the 2000 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, leaving Jamie Ursic (senior-painting) with a $500 scholarship.
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Dance Company gears up for Thon kickoff
Dancers who are raising money for this weekend's Interfraternity/Panhellic Dance Marathon are not the only ones preparing their dancing shoes. |
Theater troupe takes the stage for learning
Everyday students are herded like cattle into the Forum Building for their lecture classes where they diligently take notes or diligently fall asleep. This is not the case for students taking Theatre 100 (Art of Theatre).
No Refund Theatre to perform improvised show
No Refund Theatre, after a successful Fall semester, is preparing to start off a new season of amateur theatricals tomorrow.
Penn State libraries offer wide selection of videos for rental without charge
With long, cold winter nights, one must find means of entertainment that does not involve going outside to spend vast amounts of money.
Boiler Room shown on campus
Seven hundred students crowded into the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center Wednesday night while anxiously awaiting the doors of the auditorium to open so they could see a preview showing of Boiler Room.
Dare girl takes on cabbie
My Opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
Ultimate guide to mooch lifestyle
My Opinion: Scott Swindells
Campus Critics
Weekend Spotlight
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Beth Baumgardner
