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Back Issues
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Friday, March 3, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Ben Long
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LGBT backs voter registration
As Penn State gears up for the upcoming presidential primaries, the Undergraduate Student Government Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Affairs Council is making voter registration more convenient. |
Investigation of unsolved local crimes still persists
Pennsylvania State Police appealed to the public last week in hope of finding new information about the disappearance of a State College woman 9 years ago.
Dining hall food theft a problem
It's getting to the point in the semester when the number of meal points a student has available is getting low enough that some students are taking a little extra in their pockets and backpacks as they leave the commons.
Altoona nursing program to be moved into Sheetz center
Health and wellness services at Penn State Altoona will be moved to a new state-of-the-art building with the construction of an 11,000-square-foot structure, slated for completion in April 2001.
Vision week emphasizes eye stress
Spending hours staring at computer monitors, students often ignore signs of fatigue, blurry vision and headaches -- signs that might be pointing toward vision problems.
Mice reported in East Halls dorm
During the past few weeks, reports of mice in Pennypacker Hall have prompted East Halls Housing to seal off heaters, seek out exterminators and encourage students to keep their dorm rooms clean.
Spring breakers advised to use caution
Students looking forward to upcoming traveling might encounter situations more foreign to them than the cuisine.
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National Science Board looks to professor for membership
A Penn State professor began her trip into the national spotlight last week as she moved one step closer to a position on the National Science Board. |
Sea program provides unique experience
For students whose idea of a great semester includes going on an African safari or visiting the Taj Mahal in India, there is Semester at Sea.
Accident victim Munson undergoes surgery
Eve Munson, a Penn State communications professor who was struck by a van Wednesday morning on Park Avenue, underwent surgery yesterday at Centre Community Hospital as a result of a knee injury.
Researchers receive funds to create sintering center
Penn State researchers in the field of powder metal and particulate materials recently received a $1 million grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Technology Investment Authority.
Yahoo! offers internships with nonprofit organizations
Yahoo! Careers is offering a 10-week internship for net-savvy individuals with online applications available now.
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Lions NIT hopes could end in Iowa
There was a sign. It was a sign of discontent -- of what has been, what was Wednesday and what will be as the waning moments of the Penn State men's basketball team's season unfold. |
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Big Ten possibilities simple
A win against Iowa Saturday would eradicate some dreaded recent memories for the Penn State men's basketball team, such as its current streak of eight losses in 10 games.
Penn State to battle two top 10 opponents
After a week of much tumbling — down eight spots in the polls from No. 9 to No. 17 — the Penn State women's gymnastics team has backed itself into a corner.
Lee bows out in last game for Iowa
With less than 30 seconds remaining on the clock at Conseco Fieldhouse, Angie Lee and the Iowa women's basketball team knew the inevitable was about to arrive.
PSU looking for redemption at Big Tens
The road to a championship winds its way through a college community in the heart of Hoosier country.
Fencers' tourney test for NCAAs
The prodigal fencers are coming home.
Morici, Williams leave legacy
When the season ends for Penn State's wrestling team, roommates Todd Williams and Nino Morici will begin a new chapter of life much altered from the past four years.
Letdown key concern for Lions
Coming off a close, emotional victory against No. 2 Ohio State, the Penn State men's gymnastics team is trying not to have a letdown against No. 10 Nebraska.
Lions gear up for last meet before NCAA Championships
This weekend, the Penn State men's swimming team will have one final opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, held March 10-11 at Minnesota.
Tennis looking to continue streak
Over the past weeks, students of this university have overheard jabber about much-anticipated trips to Cancun, Myrtle Beach, and Florida. Another tourist spot, Newport Beach, California, will be the spring break home of the Penn State women's tennis team from March 4 through March 12.
Lacrosse team embarks on three-game road trip
Starting today, the Nittany Lions will embark on a three-game road trip, which should tax them physically, but most expect to be a better team by the time it's finished.
Penn State heads to Florida for second leg of season
Like many of their classmates, the Penn State men's golf team will be spending its spring break in Florida.
Darling captures Player-of-the-Year honor
Penn State's women's basketball team captured several All-Big Ten Honors yesterday. Lady Lion point guard Helen Darling became the first in school history to earn Big Ten Player-of -the-Year honors.
PSU women's volleyball team heads to Cuba
The Penn State women's volleyball team will become the first collegiate team allowed in Cuba when it leaves today to play five matches against the Cuban Junior National and Veterans teams.
Lions travel to west coast for three crucial matches
Next week, the Penn State men's volleyball team will play against its best competition of the season.
Lady Lions open lacrosse season over break
The start of a new season is a chance for teams to forget about last year’s results and focus on new goals for the upcoming season.
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Collegian Editorial
Radically different rules produce primary results
Diallo verdict sets dangerous standard
My Opinion:Shannon Frankel
Letters to the editor
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Students spend spring break in French Quarter
This year's Mardi Gras celebration kicks off in New Orleans today. And it just so happens that "America's Greatest Party" coincides with Penn State's spring break, which many students are taking advantage of to the fullest extent. |
Columnist disregards etiquette
My Opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
New group Tapestry to make noise
Broadway's smash sensation Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk has created an enormous revival. Tap is back, and even Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire would not believe the ear-pleasing rhythms performed by troupes such as Stomp and Tap Dogs.
Theater students construct, design production costumes
The first thing one notices when entering this classroom on campus is the lack of desks and the abundance of cloth mannequins and fabric.
Native American painting on display at Palmer
The painting "Indian Country Today" by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith opened Feb. 1 at the Palmer Museum of Art and will remain in the Pincus Gallery of Contemporary Art.
Matisse exhibit based on improvisation
A Matisse exhibit opened Tuesday and will be featured at the Palmer Museum of Art until May 28.
Farrelly brothers succeed with Outside Providence
Based on a novel by comedy director Peter Farrelly, Outside Providence is a sarcastic tale of a young man's transitional journey from a working-class neighborhood outside Providence, R.I., to an elitist and conservative prep school in Connecticut.
'American Psycho' frightens readers with gross reality
Book Review: Andrea Robinson
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Collegian Cartoon: Stef Pulford |
Online editors for this issue:
Tim Swift
Sarah Cassi
