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[ Tuesday, March 14, 2000 ]


Graphic: Jamie Perruquet
GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet

News
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Jury finds man guilty in drunken driving case
The man accused of driving drunk and hitting a Penn State student in December was found guilty yesterday of aggravated assault and driving under the influence.

Sixteen candidates compete for USG leadership positions
Student campaigning begins in earnest across campus today, as 16 candidates vie for the positions of Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president.

Assembly to begin officer selection
With eight weeks still left in the semester, the Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly has already begun the selection process for next year's officers. Last night concluded officer nominations, with the election of next year's assembly president and vice president scheduled for next week.

Plans call for relocation of gates
Plans for a new building for the School of Information Sciences and Technology may require moving the lion head entrance gates on Atherton Street and Pollock Road.

Borough council discusses area zoning
Last night marked the first of three slated State College Borough Council sessions to discuss rezoning in State College. The council met in a work session to discuss options concerning a rezoning proposal from the Planning Commission.

Photo page - Helping hands

Arrests made for attempted Willard equipment theft
Three men were arrested Saturday night after attempting to remove computer peripherals from the third floor of Willard Building, Penn State Police Services said.

'Vagina monologues' addresses perceptions, questions
"I was worried about vaginas. I was worried about what we think about vaginas, and even more worried that we don't think about them . . . So, I decided to talk to women about their vaginas, to do vagina interviews, which became vagina monologues."

Speaker to show e-commerce's impact on travel
Travel executive Alexander Wasilov will speak at Penn State to discuss the impact e-commerce is having on the travel industry as part of the School of Information Sciences and Technology Industry Leader Lecture Series, according to a Penn State press release.

Penn State students commend for help during fire
The apartment fire that seriously damaged two apartments Feb. 26 at University Terrace, 825 Bellaire Ave., was probably smoking related, according to a press release from Centre Region Fire Marshal Walter Wise.

Police Log

Sports
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Penn State freshmen qualify for nationals
Last year, Penn State coach Troy Sunderland gave Nate Wachter a ticket to attend the NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships at The Bryce Jordan Center. As the Germantown Academy senior observed the wrestling spectacle from the nosebleed sections of the arena, he decided to spend his next four years as a Nittany Lion.

  • Hunting for national redemption
  • 133-pound class loaded at top
  • Repeat possible at 141-pound final

    Lions put up season bests in final meets
    At the end of a season, a team should be performing at its best. The Penn State men's gymnastics team seems to be doing just that.

    Shepherd remains crucial part of Lady Lions team
    On a team dominated by names such as Big Ten Player of the Year Helen Darling and All-American candidate Andrea Garner, Lisa Shepherd has stood quietly on the wing of her teammates' success, taking advantage of her opportunities all season.

    Lady Lions close season with one win, one loss
    Revenge, revenge, revenge was the theme of the Penn State women's gymnastics team through the course of spring break.

    Penn State still looking for help from bench
    CHICAGO — About two weeks ago, a disparaged Jerry Dunn told the media he was going to find five players who could stick it out for 40 minutes.

    Penn State's upset of Buckeyes might have made history
    My opinion: Geoff Dodd

    PSU drops two of three games during road trip
    Road games are quickly becoming the Achilles heel of the No. 10 Penn State women's lacrosse team's season.

    Penn State softball team wins one, loses one
    Sunday, in the final two games of the Speedline Invitational, the Penn State softball team defeated Tennessee Tech, but fell to Michigan State.

    PSU takes third in Silver Springs Invitational
    The Penn State men's golf team got its spring season off to a solid start with a third-place finish at the Silver Springs Shores Invitational in Ocala, Fla.

    Alderman earns NCAA championship berth
    Penn State's Chris Alderman earned a berth in the NCAA championships by capturing first place in the 3-meter diving competition at the NCAA pre-qualification meet last weekend.

    Legislators invite PSU Icers to Harrisburg
    State Rep. Lynn Herman (R-Centre), state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) and state Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) extended an invitation today to the national champion Penn State Icers to be honored by the General Assembly at the state Capitol.

    Opinions View an image of today's opinions page.

    Collegian Editorial
    Request for investments still remains unresolved

    Religious Right lost Biblical roots
    My Opinion: Matt McLaughlin

    Letters to the editor

  • OPP should not persecute people smoking cigarettes
  • Smokers are not to blame for litter all over campus
  • Limiting rights of smokers reduces freedom of all
  • Pakistani actions result in Kashmir's peace problems

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    Nikki Velisarisbio
    David Edelsonbio





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