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Back Issues
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Tuesday, March 21, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet
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PSU fraternities study fire safety
Fire code violations at Penn State fraternities were found by inspectors during the last year — violations that are drawing concern from officials even though they have not resulted in an incident like last weekend's fatal fire at Bloomsburg University.
GHB use worries local officials
Six people suspected of ingesting the illegal drug gamma-hydroxybuterate were all released from Centre Community Hospital by Sunday afternoon while an investigation into the incident continues.
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TA joining league of working mothers
In July, something very small is going to change Tracy Fauber's life in a very big way. Ten tiny fingers, 10 tiny toes and countless dirty diapers are on the way for this pregnant French teaching assistant. |
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Taiwanese elections draw interest of local students
While the tensions between mainland China and Taiwan are taking place halfway around the world, some members of the Penn State community are keeping a close eye on events following Saturday's elections in Taiwan.
Academic Assembly selects 2000-2001 leaders
With senate elections still more than a week away, the Undergraduate Student Government's other legislative body chose its leaders for the 2000-2001 academic year during its regular meeting last night.
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ESPN journalist speaks about
minority media representation
To begin Ebony and Ivory Week 2000, ESPN commentator Jason Jackson spoke to a crowd of about 70 last night in Heritage Hall on "Minorities in the Media: Where Does Penn State Stand?" |
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Student's effort to increase downtown lighting recognized
All in favor — say "aye." The Municipal Building echoed with approval last night as the State College Borough Council recognized student efforts to increase lighting downtown, and eliminated town meter enforcement after 6 p.m. |
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During spring season, senioritis blossoms
With the end of the year and fair weather approaching, some attitudes of senioritis and spring fever are washing over Happy Valley.
TAs react to definition
Last month's university decision to define the primary role of graduate assistants as students who learn by teaching ultimately questions Penn State's confidence in teaching assistants' instruction of undergraduates, Bob Bussel said in a meeting last night.
Event helps undeclared majors explore various fields of study
Penn State students who are still checking off the undecided box can explore majors with advisers from every college, without scheduling appointments or hiking across campus.
University officials change sexual harassment policy
Following suit of the federal government, Penn State officials recently made changes to the existing harassment and nondiscrimination administrative policies.
Officials take measures against West Nile virus
While it might seem like the far-fetched plot of a Hollywood movie, state health officials are taking steps to ensure the West Nile virus that struck New York last year will not reach citizens of the commonwealth.
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Beef, it's what's not for dinner
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Libertarians appeal prohibition from primary elections
The Libertarian Party of Centre County filed an appeal with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week to refute the March 10 court decision to prohibit the party from participating in the primary elections April 4.
Ethnic folk group to perform in honor of librarian
The ethnic-folk group Simple Gifts will perform a concert in honor and remembrance of Kim Fisher, a former librarian at Pattee Library who was an active member of the folk scene in State College.
Police Log
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Ivory's shot with 2.4 seconds gives Lions 105-103 victory
After the Penn State men's basketball team's win against Siena last night in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament at The Bryce Jordan Center, Nittany Lions forward Gyasi Cline-Heard looked straight ahead, nearly emotionless. |
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Seniors lead Lady Lions in postseason
Although they've been catch phrases all season, "senior leadership" and "poise" on the Penn State women's basketball team yesterday was as sporadic as The Bryce Jordan Center crowd support in the first half. |
Hunter quietly wins in second chance at title
With 10 ticks remaining on the digital timer, Jeremy Hunter released his arm lock on his opponent and let his four-year dream of becoming a national champion transform into a reality.
Penn State swim team members compete in NCAA championships
In one of the fastest NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships ever, records were broken, along with the hopes of Arizona and three young Penn State swimmers.
ESPN2 to broadcast wrestling championships
Penn State senior wrestler Jeremy Hunter's 125-pound national championship bout against Virginia's Steve Garland will begin tape-delayed coverage of the 2000 NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. The coverage will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday on ESPN2.
Tickets for Lions next NIT game on sale today
Tickets for Penn State's third round National Invitation Tournament game against Kent will go on sale today.
Pro-Am tennis tournament raises more than $10,000 for Strawberry Fields
Professional and amateur tennis players came together Saturday for the sixth annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament to help raise money for a local charity group.
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PSU fails to place in top 10 at NCAA tournament
Aside from Jeremy Hunter's 125-pound national championship, the Penn State wrestling season ended on a down note. |
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Iowa rallies toward end, secures national championship
While his hand prodded across the back of his head, an exhausted Jim Zalesky attempted to clear his head from a horrendous Friday night.
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Stuewe looks for redemption in nationals
Aaron Stuewe pondered for a moment about this weekend's NCAA Fencing Championships. |
Sabre fencers to represent Lady Lions in championships
On Thursday, sophomore Lady Lions sabre fencers Austin O'Neill and Stephanie Tam will make their NCAA Championship debuts, but it's really no big deal. So will every other women's sabre fencer.
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Lion wins round one of mascot wars
Do not let ESPN.com's Battle of the Mascots fool you. It is not overstuffed, furry creatures showcasing school spirit for pride alone. |
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Michigan claims five individual event champions
Domination — that's the only way to describe Michigan's performance Friday and Saturday at the 2000 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships.
PSU struggles against non-conference teams
The good news is that the toughest stretch of the regular season is finished. The bad news is the Penn State men's volleyball team failed in its quest to produce a decent record against ranked teams since the start of the season.
Family plays big role in Leathers baseball career at Winthrop University
Mark Leathers can still think back almost 17 years, watching his son Todd take cuts in the backyard of his State College house, right off Douglas Drive.
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Collegian Editorial
Surveys do not explain cause of drinking woes
'The Simpsons' sets standard for television excellence
My Opinion: Hal Cohen
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Debra Yemenijian
