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Wednesday, March 15, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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USG candidates go head to head in debate
Experienced representatives debated eager newcomers last night, as several candidates proposed online improvements for Penn State during the race for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice-president.
Anatomically correct
Most people hesitate before they say the magic word, and even giggle in embarrassment while saying it. The magic word is "vagina," and is the topic of discussion in Eve Ensler's play The Vagina Monologues, which was performed last night at Heritage Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center.
Crosswalk concerns encourage PSU action
Concerns about the safety of the Atherton Street-Pollock Road cross walk inspired the creation of a committee to study traffic patterns and pedestrian behavior and establish ways to make crossing safer.
Students address problems in India
Concerned with the forced relocation of many residents of northwestern India, the Penn State chapter of the Association for India's Development discussed their opposition to the Indian government's dam project last night.
Students to get greedy for game show
Fox network's game show Greed: The Series is coming to State College Friday to present Penn State students with an opportunity to win up to $2 million. Auditions for a college edition of Greed will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Champs Sports Bar & Grill, 1611 N. Atherton Street.
Penn State launches billboard campaign
With the introduction of a new advertising campaign, Pennsylvania drivers will be made aware of Penn State's mission of "Making Life Better" for all state residents. About 160 billboards now line commonwealth highways near each of Penn State's 24 campus locations and will stay until the end of March.
Daffodil Days organizers seek volunteers for help
The Centre County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 123 S. Sparks St., is in need of volunteers for next week's Daffodil Days campaign.
Free sneak preview debuts in downtown theater
The Penn State-Network Event Theater Committee will have a free advance screening of Universal Studios' Erin Brockovich at 8 p.m. today at The Movies, located on the corner of Beaver Avenue and Garner Street.
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The signs they are a changing
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Police Log
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Senior captains approach end with Big Ten Championships
As the 2000 Penn State women's gymnastics season nears the finish line, so do the collegiate careers of three Lady Lions.
Hard work a daily ritual for PSU's Hunter
Looking as dismal as ever, Jeremy Hunter sat alone in one of the passageways of The Bryce Jordan Center. The Penn State wrestler had just finished his 125-pound national championship match in front of a home crowd, and lost.
Swimmers await list of qualifiers
As the 1999-2000 season winds down for the Penn State men's swimming and diving team, one final task remains. The team has one more chance to prove its strength when it competes at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, which will be held March 23-25 in Minneapolis.
PSU hosting Princeton in first round of NITs
Student tickets to the first round National Invitation Tournament game between Penn State and Princeton, at The Bryce Jordan Center, went on sale yesterday at the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office.
Tickets on sale for NCAA Wrestling tourney
Tickets will be available today for the NCAA Wrestling Championships March 16-18 at the Kiel Center in St. Louis. Six wrestlers from Penn State will compete in this year's tournament.
Bradley, Princeton former Penn State basketball foes
It was 35 years and one week to the day since the two basketball players (Avillion for Penn State and Bradley for Princeton) did battle on The Palestra hardwood. On March 8, 1965, thousands of Princeton fans (about 500 were Lions backers) packed the Philadelphia basketball palace for a first round NCAA contest between the two schools.
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Princeton first threat to Penn State in NIT
By virtue of its victory against then-No. 4 Ohio State last Friday that ensured it a .500 record, the Penn State men's basketball team was invited to play in the 32-team 2000 National Invitation Tournament. |
Senior Dakan helps Icers net championship
Entering the season, the Penn State men's ice hockey team knew that if it was going to challenge for the national championship, the seniors would need to display a great amount of leadership.
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Quinones on track to break assist record
Jose Quinones isn't concerned with personal accomplishments. He doesn't care about the all-tournament team selections or the recognition he gets from coaches across the country. |
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Unranked Lady Lions netting big victories
Don't look now, but the Penn State women's tennis team is riding high on a rare wave of success. After a turbulent 1998-99 season, the squad has already doubled last season's win total of three in nine less matches. |
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Collegian Editorial
New integrity policy sets simpler discipline system
Hunger for celebrity spurs stupidity
My Opinion: Blake Miller
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Debra Yemenijian
