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Back Issues
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Friday, March 17, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Andrea Kohler
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Irish holiday ups safety concerns
With the flow of St. Patrick's Day's green beer comes large crowds and added security precautions in State College. |
2000-2001 Collegian leaders chosen
The Collegian Inc. Board of Directors selected The Daily Collegian student leaders for the 2000-2001 academic year last night.
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Commons attempt to curb waste
In Redifer Dining Commons, students line up to place trays of unfinished food and dirty dishes on a conveyer belt. |
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Entrepreneur developing accredited online college
Leaving home to attend class might be a thing of the past for many students if software billionaire Michael Saylor achieves his goal of creating a free online university.
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Local Muslims gather for end of Ramadan
Members of the Muslim community gathered at Eisenhower Chapel yesterday morning in celebration of Eid, a holiday commemorating the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca. |
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Council, Days Inn talk about sharing parking
A 4-year-old idea to increase parking through a partnership between the borough and a local hotel resurfaced this week.
Daffodil Days to fight cancer statistics
More than 1,500 people will die of cancer today, according to data from the American Cancer Society. In an effort to quell these numbers, the organization has sponsored Daffodil Days, an annual campaign held across the country to fund research and support patient services for cancer victims.
Sororities to aid charities by makeover mall contest
One Penn State sorority has the opportunity to have $1,000 donated to the charity of its choice and the only thing the members have to do is get a free makeover.
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Where's the pot o' gold?
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First Union Street Bazaar held tomorrow
For student groups looking to raise additional funds for end-of-semester activities, the first Union Street Bazaar will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow at the HUB-Robeson Center.
Cycling Club hosts weekend race on local roadways
The Penn State Cycling Club will have the first race of what the club hopes to make an annual event Sunday.
5-year students now eligible for state scholarships
The House Education Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would extend eligibility for state scholarships to fifth-year students, said state Rep. Lynn Herman (R-Centre).
Penn State creats new method of grade-checking
The end of the semester may still seem far in the future, but Penn State is looking ahead by creating a new way for students to receive their final grades.
Barrio Fiesta celebrates Filipino life with food, dance
Filipino culture and heritage will be celebrated this weekend with food and dance at the fifth annual Barrio Fiesta.
Trustee meeting to discuss construction projects
Penn State's Board of Trustees will have a meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. today at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey.
Police Log
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Four teams look for their one shining moment
On Sunday, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland described her team as somewhat of an underdog. |
Women gymnasts look for crown
Rec Hall has been somewhat sleepy lately — at least since Penn State's national champion women's volleyball team concluded its season. But that's set to change real fast.
Auburn, SW Missouri St. battle in first contest
Jackie Stiles knows how to score. And the leading scorer in the country and Naismith Award finalist will be asked to do a lot of scoring for 10th-seeded Southwest Missouri State in today's opening game against Auburn, making its second appearance in The Bryce Jordan Center this season.
Janus, Hunter still alive after NCAA's first round
ST. LOUIS — With 15,000 wrestlers tearing their hair out due to the numerous double-overtime coin tosses, Ross Thatcher prevented the Penn State fans from going through the same agony.
Marino made move too late
My opinion: Don Stewart
Penn State sets to battle Lehigh
Who would believe that teams playing at home don't have the advantage? Apparently Penn State men's lacrosse coach Glenn Thiel does.
Penn State to host charity tournament
The Penn State Sarni Tennis Center will host the ProAm tennis tournament to be played tomorrow starting at 9 a.m.
Men's volleyball to face IPFW, Ball State in Spring Fling
Top-ranked competition can be a double-edged sword. Just ask the Penn State men's volleyball team.
Regional boxing tournament hits Penn State
Penn State will host the Northeast Regional Boxing Tournament at 7 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday in the White Building.
Championships kick off in East Lansing
At 7 tonight in Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Mich., the conference's best gymnasts take to the floor for the 2000 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships. The Big Ten boasts several of the nation's top gymnasts and gymnastics teams. As it stands, all seven teams would qualify for the field of 12 in the NCAA Championships.
PSU opens up home schedule
After a disappointing spring break road trip, the No. 13 Penn State women's lacrosse team opens up its home schedule against two of the nation's best teams. At 1 p.m. today, the Lady Lions (1-2) host No. 4 Virginia in Holuba Hall. Then, at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, No. 18 William & Mary comes calling at the Bigler Athletic Complex.
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Stephens rebounding leads the way
Jarrett Stephens single-handedly outdid Princeton. Wednesday night at The Bryce Jordan Center, the Tigers men's basketball team pulled down a mere seven offensive rebounds, while Stephens did that plus one. |
Penn State travels to yet another warm climate in search of strong start
At first glance, the early part of the Penn State men's golf team's spring schedule looks like it was scheduled by Club Med instead of the athletic department.
PSU, Winthrop meet for two-game series
Riding the crest of a 10-game winning streak, the Penn State baseball team will coast into Rock Hill, S.C., for a two-game series with Winthrop, 2:30 tomorrow and Sunday afternoon at Eagle Field.
NFL franchises visit draft-eligible Lions
For several members of the Penn State football team, a dream might only be a 36-inch vertical leap away.
Fencers selected as alternatives for NCAAs
Five Penn State fencers were named as alternates for the NCAA championships, March 23-26 at Stanford.
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Collegian Editorial
Keep creationism out of schools' science courses
Spring break in Cancun does not live up to expectations
My Opinion: Debbie Turchetta
Letters to the editor
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Emily's Toybox mixes modern rock, punk
Many years ago, in a small town somewhere in Pennsylvania, there was a Chinese man that went by the name of Chow Lee. |
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Band battle to take over Alumni Hall
The HUB Alumni Hall will be rocking tomorrow night when Late Night Penn State and MusicOMania present a battle of the bands, featuring local bands vying to move on to a national competition.
Theater class teaches transformation of actors through makeup changes
In the basement of the Arts Building, nestled among tiny rooms cluttered with tools of every shape and size, crusty cans of paint, various props and the smells of shows past, lies the classroom for Theatre 146 (Basic Theatre Makeup).
Columnist scampers around for squirrels
My Opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
80-year-old French play premieres at Schwab
The world premiere of Paul and Virginie, an 80-year-old Jean Cocteau play, will take place at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow in Schwab Auditorium.
Cassidys bring luck o' th' Irish to Eisenhower
Sóch Naomh Padraic's Lá! Or, if you prefer English to Gaelic: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today is the day to put on a good Irish brogue and prepare for the wearin' o' th' green and th' dancin' of jigs as St. Patrick's Day celebrations begin.
Palmer displays Andy Warhol exhibit
People who think Andy Warhol is all about soup cans couldn't be more wrong. An exhibit opened Tuesday in the Palmer Museum of Art, titled Cowboys and Indians, proving just that.
Photos capture Lodge's mood
One way to capture the atmosphere of The White Lodge, 606 Locust Lane, without actually being there is to check out Chris Baronner's photographs. Opening today at The Daily Grind, 107 E. Beaver Ave., is Baronner's exhibit titled Bands and My Basement: Photos from the White Lodge, 1997-2000.
NRT puts a new, modern spin on the classic tale of Taming of the Shrew
Five nights a week, Mike Still attends rehearsals for three to five hours. His time and effort, along with the No Refund Theatre cast, will enter the spotlight at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow in 111 Forum when The Taming of the Shrew takes the stage.
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Collegian Arts Cartoon: Weitzel World
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Weekend Spotlight
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Elizabeth Goodman
