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Back Issues
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Monday, March 13, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet
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OPP gauges smoke-free campus plan
The Office of Physical Plant is working with students to determine the level of support that exists for a smoke-free campus. |
Dorms lose smoking lounge privileges
Because of recent problems involving both fire and vandalism, at least two dorm smoking lounges on campus have been shut down while other lounges are in danger of closing.
Pa. motorists rate services, effectiveness of PennDOT
Pennsylvania transportation officials earned a 2.9 — a B average — in a recent Quality, Usefulness, Importance and Knowledge Survey commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
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Single-strap bookbags may ruin posture
Walking to class might require lugging a backpack filled with heavy books, and those daily trips might leave students with more than just a tired back. |
Alternative media helps the disabled
It's a phrase most Penn State students are familiar with: "This publication is available in alternative media upon request." From admissions information to monthly editions of "Stall Stories," students see first-hand the impact of disability laws when they read this statement on various campus publications.
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Pedestrians cause traffic concern
Because pedestrians are often forced to hurry across streets at intersections to avoid violating walk signals, some walkers have taken to crossing streets at their own discretion, which creates problems for downtown traffic. |
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Now you're cookin'
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'America's Most Wanted' host to speak at Eisenhower
The host of America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back, John Walsh, will speak at 8 p.m. March 21 in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series.
Speaker reschedules to appear later in March
Penn State Forum speaker Michael Olsen, who was originally scheduled to appear in February, will now appear later this month, according to a Penn State press release.
Alumnus' donation to create institute for social study
A Penn State alumnus' $5 million endowment will establish an institute for the study of the moral and ethical issues of society, according to a Penn State press release.
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Icers bring home ACHA championship
National champions — a label any team would want attached to its name. On March 5, the Penn State men's ice hockey team earned that label — one that will be around for at least another 365 days. |
Lady Lions earn NCAA spot, host two rounds
The reactions in the Penn State women's basketball camp were quite different than they were last year at this time. Instead of stunned disappointment, there was a pleased acceptance.
PSU finishes tied for eighth in Big Ten Wrestling Championships
Two mammoth individuals stood poised to wage a battle. Heavyweights Brock Lesnar from Minnesota and Wes Hand from Iowa waited on the mat in the middle of Mackey Arena with the outcome of the 2000 Big Ten Wrestling Championships still in doubt.
Assistant athletics director enters Hall
The Pennsylvania Swimming Hall of Fame inducted Penn State Assistant Athletics Director Bob Krimmel into its ranks Saturday evening in McCoy Natortorium.
Relay team to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Penn Relays' organizers announced plans to induct Penn State's 1985 4 x 800-meter relay team into the competition's Hall of Fame.
With overtime goal, Icers claim ACHA Championship
One would think only a movie script could provide such suspense and improbable victories. But the Penn State men's ice hockey team brought fiction to real life by pulling off three shocking wins in the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Tournament en route to a national championship.
Lions earn .500 record with upset
With 54 seconds remaining in Saturday's Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament semifinal at the United Center, a 94-84 loss to Illinois, Penn State forward Jarrett Stephens did his best impression of the Enola Gay.
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Purdue ends PSU's Big Ten sweep in conference finals
The scene on the court was uncannily similar to the photo that was splashed across most Indiana newspapers nearly a year ago. |
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Soft-spoken Cline Heard makes noise on court
The best time to talk to Gyasi Cline-Heard is about half an hour following a game, after the media has dissipated from the Penn State men's basketball team's locker room. |
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Darling, Douglas split Big Ten player of the year honors
he verdict was anything but decisive when it came to the Big Ten Player of the Year. |
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Spartans win Big Ten title, No. 1 seed in tournament
With Michigan State holding a comfortable 57-41 lead midway through the second half of the 2000 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Championship yesterday, Spartans guard Mateen Cleaves pulled up to the left of the key, and saw an open trey staring him right in the face.
Women's Big Ten Tournament goes almost exactly to plan
here were no great surprises in the Big Ten Tournament — no major upsets, records or injuries. Prior to the tournament, Indiana women's basketball coach Jim Izard perhaps summed up the team's goal best. And in the most concise of terms.
PSU swept away during break
Tough times have arrived. The Penn State men's volleyball team was hoping to use its three spring break matches to knock off a top-ranked opponent and stake its claim as a legitimate national contender, but that upset never happened.
Hoyas' rally kills Lions' upset hope
Spring break got off to a promising start for the No. 20 Penn State men's lacrosse team. With victories against Villanova, 13-7, and Air Force, 15-8, the Nittany Lions appeared to be rolling.
Hunter loses perfect season by point
A season without a loss. A season of being taken down only once. A season of perfection that ended by one point.
Fencers capture three regional titles
For the last five years, the road to the fencing national championship has come through Penn State. Each of those years, the Nittany Lions and Lady Lions blocked the road.
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Blowout
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Softball team stays busy at Speedline Invite
The past week kept the members of the Penn State softball team busy with six games.
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Collegian Editorial
Online voting for USG could improve turnout
Revamp faulty primary process
My Opinion: Chris Koons
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Beth Baumgardner
