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Wednesday, March 1, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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Spanier testifies to boost budget
Penn State President Graham Spanier testified before the state House Appropriations Committee yesterday in hope of persuading legislators to boost the levels of state funding the university receives next year.
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Labels sought for modified foods
Students like Sarah Bilotti, who are not in favor of genetically modified foods, support the Organic Trade Association's recent attempts to halt the use of genetically modified organisms in all agricultural production. |
Abu-Jamal case spurs debate on death penalty
With convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal expecting a new trial in April, the discussion surrounding capital punishment hits home in Pennsylvania.
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Chief counsel for Mumia Abu-Jamal calls for new trial, speaks of racism
Unless convicted killer Mumia Abu-Jamal is granted a retrial, justice will not be served, according to his chief legal counsel Leonard Weinglass, who addressed a crowd of about 200 in Heritage Hall last night. |
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Waiting to Exhale author defends criticism of 'male bashing'
Striking a crowd of about 400 with her sharp, witty comments and long copper dreadlocks, acclaimed author Terry McMillan spoke last night in Eisenhower Auditorium. |
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USG picks ballot questions for election
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate at its meeting last night approved a list of 10 survey questions to be placed on campus election ballots later this month.
Internet chatroom a forum for candidates
Voters from all over the country had the opportunity to chat with presidential hopeful Bill Bradley at an online "town meeting" last night at Ivillage.com's "Town Hall Tuesdays." Bradley discussed issues ranging from education and domestic violence to gun control and racial profiling by police.
Students to protest Diallo ruling today
Following five days of national protests over the decision in the Amadou Diallo case, Penn State students will take to the streets today with their own message.
Academic integrity prodecure clarified
Following an hour-long debate, the University Faculty Senate approved a new academic integrity policy yesterday.
Borough council proposes zone alterations
Adding housing units to State College might get tougher this spring as the State College Borough Planning Commission attempts to revise existing zones in town.
Winter weather alleviates draught
This winter's snowfall has provided some Pennsylvanians with relief as Centre County and 27 other counties were reduced last week from drought warning to drought watch status.
Rhythm and Blues group to perform free concert
Bad Boy Records' 112 will give a free concert at 8 p.m. today in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Police Log
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Postseason chances at stake for Lions
Not too long ago, it almost seemed as if the Penn State men's basketball team's invitation to The Big Dance was in the mail, as the Nittany Lions hoped to be the Cinderella of the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois first challenge for Icers in tourney
Tonight is the night. The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Tournament comes calling and the No. 2 Penn State men's ice hockey team will try to answer, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the All Seasons Ice Arena in Minot, N.D.
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Stephens, other seniors to be honored
Record wise, if this truly does turn into a season to forget for the Penn State men's basketball team — and with a loss to Ohio State tonight, it might be — the Nittany Lions still will be able to savor some sweet memories from the campaign. |
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State College High wrestling a force to be reckoned with
For years, 10 years to be exact, the Bald Eagle Area High School wrestling program has cast a shadow over Centre County and all of District VI.
State College bounces back to win district
Staring in the face of defeat, the State College Area High School wrestling team came from behind to capture the District VI Class AAA team championship on Saturday night at Altoona Area High School.
Lacrosse clubs enjoy Mardi Gras during annual tourney
The Penn State lacrosse clubs found time to enjoy Mardi Gras while participating in an annual tournament in New Orleans this past weekend.
Lady Lions to start Big Ten Tournament play by week's end
The Penn State women's basketball team did some building before the season started.
Michigan, Gophers dominate league awards
Saturday, at the conclusion of the 2000 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, participants in the meet were honored along with swimming and diving coaches of the year.
Messner takes sixth despite falling victim to car accident
It was billed as Beth Alford-Sullivan's homecoming. It turned out to be an indicator of her team's progress.
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Penn State finishes ninth overall
The Penn State men's indoor track team squared off against the rest of the conference in the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track Championships in Bloomington, Ind., last weekend. |
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OSU guard settles into role as team mentor
Mike Jarvis crouched along the sideline, his eyes dancing side to side as if they were Ping-Pong balls.
Tickets go on sale for Big Ten men's tourney
Single session tickets for the 2000 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., will go on sale today at 9 a.m.
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Wipeout
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Collegian Editorial
Student input vital to alcohol solutions
Kashmir's problems deserve concern
My Opinion: Imtiaz Chaudhry
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Beth Baumgardner
