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Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Ryan Naragon
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Prices of gasoline continue increase
For those who remember filling up their gas tanks for $10, current prices might seem steep — and chances are, those prices will not fall soon. |
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Cost of heating homes on rise
As the Northeast continues to struggle with home heating oil prices, President Clinton offered some relief last week. President Clinton asked Congress for $600 million to help families pay unusually high heating oil bills this winter.
Tuition relief available for state children
Children of parents who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Pennsylvania citizens are getting something back from the commonwealth.
Researchers ignore black girls, women in studies
Researchers have ignored the complexities of African-American women far too frequently, and it is jeopardizing the health, education and career options of black women, Pamela Trotman Reid said in a speech last night.
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PSU educator motivates, encourages engineering students
Courage, innovation and student responsibility for change in education dominated a speech given by a Penn State educator to students, faculty and alumni at Triangle fraternity student/faculty dinner last night, located at Triangle fraternity, 226 E. Beaver Ave. |
Prank callers annoy student body
Unwanted phone calls — including hang ups, pranks and obscene calls — occur frequently on campus, according to Penn State Police Services. Officer Don Reed said the Penn State police receive many reports and this is normal for any college campus.
Bar workers on constant fake ID lookout
Perhaps it is an option you have considered, or tried, or maybe you have even been caught in the act. The desire to join the bar scene or to purchase alcohol before the age of 21 often drives students to ponder the option of obtaining and using a fake identification card.
Board of Trustees member to graduate, open position
Like many other graduating seniors, Robert Myers will leave Happy Valley in May with a Penn State background in his pocket and a degree in his hand. However, in his last two years at Penn State, Myers (senior-political science) experienced college life in a capacity beyond that of a student — he is a member of the Penn State Board of Trustees.
Cigar smoking popularity growing
While some students find satisfaction in smoking cigarettes, cigar smoking has gained popularity among college-age people in recent years.
Body Faire to promote eating disorder awareness
The second annual Body Faire will fill HUB Alumni Hall this morning with music, art, activities and information about eating disorders before tonight's play dealing with the same issue. In its second year, the Body Faire will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Alumni Hall.
Borough Council to discuss IST building construction
The State College Borough Council will meet at noon tomorrow in the Municipal Building, 118 S. Fraser St., to discuss plans for construction of the Information Sciences and Technology Building.
School district secretary waives preliminary hearing
A secretary for the State College Area School District accused of making $31,893.04 in unauthorized purchases waived her right to a preliminary hearing yesterday.
Monster Truck to return to the Bryce Jordan Center
Boy bands, country legends, wrestling ... The Bryce Jordan Center hosts many different acts each year. Now it's time to get down and dirty: prepare for Monster Truck mayhem!
Preliminary hearings
Police Log
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Spartans roll over Nittany Lions early
Before last night, Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn must have had vivid memories of the last time Michigan State visited the Nittany Lions at The Bryce Jordan Center.
PSU fencer O'Neill's ending worthy of silver screen script
For Austin O'Neill, it came down to one fencer. One fencer between her and entry into her first Junior Olympic final. But this fencer wasn't just anybody. It was Catherine Pack, a perennial amateur tournament rival of the sophomore sabre fencer and regarded as one of the best in the country.
Dorenkott honored at Big Tens
After just two years on the job, Bill Dorenkott deserves a pat on the back. The Big Ten coaches felt he deserved more. At the conclusion of last weekend's Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, Dorenkott was named Swimming Coach of the Championships by his peers.
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Lady Lion seniors end home careers
Four years of triumph, struggle and tears will draw to a close for three seniors in the same manner it began — a clash on the hardwood between two women's basketball teams. |
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Lions remain in title hunt despite injuries
During the course of a season, every team will face some type of injuries. The Penn State men's gymnastics team is no different. While there are no major injuries, several members of the team are performing through minor ones.
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Pride of two families collide at Rec Hall for weekend contests
Family battles always bring to the table something more than a win or a loss. Pride, recognition and family bragging rights are the winners' spoils in a contest between members of the same family. |
IM wrestling tournament concludes at Rec Hall
Rec Hall's main gym was busy as usual Tuesday night. Only, there were no dribbled basketballs or volleyball nets. Instead, a crowd of about 200 gathered to watch the Intramural Wrestling Finals.
Women's lacrosse earns preseason No. 10
In the preseason IWLCA coaches' poll, the Penn State women's lacrosse team earned tenth-place accolades.
McCoy match to be televised on ESPN2
Penn State coaching assistant Kerry McCoy and the rest of the USA World Team's gold medal winning match at the World Cup of Freestyle Wrestling 2000 will be televised Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m.
Time and again
The Penn State men's swimming and diving team will have the challenge of showing it belongs among the top teams in the nation, and among the top teams in the conference, when the Big Ten Championships begin today at Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Collegian Editorial
Public figures deserve space for private lives
America needs tougher gun laws
My Opinion: Shannon Frankel
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Leslie Craze
